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County Buildings Open For Heat Relief

Dakota County’s libraries and service centers offer a break from the heat. With temperatures forecast to reach or exceed the mid-90s in the days ahead, Dakota County libraries and service centers offer public air conditioning. Service center hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For library availability, visit the Library page of …

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Red Slide Update

Although the fate of the Big Red Slide at Roadside Park in Hastings has already been sealed, the Parks and Recreation is working to find a new piece of playground equipment to install at the location. Parks & Recreation Operations & Maintenance Supervisor Cory Likes commented on the decision to remove it. Click here for …

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Hastings Watering Restriction Reminder

To conserve water and to effectively manage the City’s water system, the City of Hastings has odd-even day lawn sprinkling from May 15 to September 1 of each year. The City also prohibits lawn watering between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during this same time period. Additionally, during times of moderate, severe, …

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Hastings Seeks Community Development Intern

The City of Hastings seeks an individual to serve as a Community Development Intern to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands on, comprehensive experience in city planning, zoning and economic development duties. The Community Development Intern will assist in implementing the recent Downtown Property Use Study …

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PSD Reading Tutor Sought

The Prescott School District seeks a reading tutor for the summer. According to the district, the tutor would be at 5 hours per day at Malone Elementary School. No experience is needed, and paid training and coaching support will be through Reading Corps. For more information and to apply, visit the link provided here. Click …

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Spiral Natural Foods Reopens After Move

Spiral Natural Foods opened on Wednesday morning in their new space, next door to the former store. Store Manager Matt Malecha stated that, despite an apparent minor software glitch, the opening was seamless. Click here for audio     Moving the store into the new space took the work of a large crew. Click here for …

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IDEA Pride Fest Held

IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Alliance hosted Pride Fest 2022 in Hastings on Saturday, June 11. The day began at 11:00am with a Pride Parade departing from Todd Field and community members lined up in support: Click here for audio     The parade ended at Jaycee Park where the celebrations continued until 9:00pm with a …

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St. Joseph In Prescott Welcomes New Priest

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prescott recently welcomed Father Zacharie Beya to the Parish as their new priest. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Father Beya has had a long road to come to St. Joseph’s in Prescott. According to his introduction to the church, he is the fourth of eleven children, and was …

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Plan Commission Considers KFC Site Plan

The Hastings Planning Commission deliberated a site Plan for a proposed KFC restaurant on Vermillion Street on Monday evening. Community Development Director John Hinzman introduced the item. Click here for audio     Commissioners discussed buffering to residential neighbors to the west, traffic, odors, and configuration of building on the site. The Commission voted 6-1, with …

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Pemble Releases Campaign Info

Hastings resident Dave Pemble has announced his candidacy for one of two at-large seats on the Hastings City Council up for election this fall. In a press release, Pemble stated that his experience on the Hastings Parks and Recreation Commission, the Public Safety Advisory Commission (P.S.A.C), the ISD 200 School Board and his participation on …

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