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Prescott Council Acts On Food Pantry Renovations

The Prescott City Council heard an update on upgrades for the Prescott Food Pantry. Seth Hudson with Cedar Corporation provided some background information. Click here for audio     While cost overruns are due to engineering, material cost increases and building upgrades needed, Hudson did report some good news. Click here for audio     A motion …

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Fitness Studio Plans Come Before Prescott Council

The plans for a new fitness studio on Henry Street came before the Prescott City Council on Monday. Mayor Rob Daugherty introduced the item. Click here for audio     The Council discussed landscaping issues to include pollinator-friendly plants around the stormwater catch basins, and suggested the Ordinance Committee should look into the issue. The resolution …

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Perkins Reopens

The Perkins Restaurant on Vermillion Street reopened for business at 8 AM on Monday morning, and by all accounts, the reopening was a big success. Mary Larson, VP of Operations for Perkins commented on the process of bringing the building back from the fire last August. Click here for audio     During the rebuild, the …

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Nurses Set To Picket Regina

On June 10th, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at Allina’s Regina Hospital in Hastings announced their intent to picket on Tuesday, June 21 outside of the hospital. Regina nurses have been bargaining with Allina since April 11, 2022, and their current contracts expired on June 1. As they negotiate their new contract, nurses are …

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ISD 200 Holds 152nd Commencement

The 152nd Senior class of Hastings High School graduated at a commencement ceremony Friday night at Todd Field. The graduates were escorted into the venue by music from the HHS band and the National Anthem was sung by members of the a Capella choir. The class was introduced by Principal Scott Doran and congratulated by …

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Betterly Named Mrs. MN USA

Hastings native Rachel Latuff Betterly was crowned Mrs. Minnesota America on Sunday at the annual Mrs. Minnesota America competition in Eagan at the Eagan Community Center. Rachel was also Miss Minnesota 2015 and will compete in Las Vegas this August for the Mrs. America title. Rachel is an art teacher at North Woods School in …

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Animal Ark Holds 3K Walk

Animal Ark in Hastings held their annual 3K Animal Walk on Saturday, and event organizers state they were overwhelmed with the support of the Hastings and surrounding communities. With the help of supporters, Animal Ark is spreading the news and helping save and re-home so many animals in need. According to a post on social …

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Prescott City Council Meeting Preview

The Prescott City Council meets Monday evening. City Administrator Matt Wolf provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio     Click here for audio        

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Bodhi Studio Expansion Goes Before Prescott Council

Bodhi Studios in Prescott is planning to expand their operation and have submitted plans to the City of Prescott for the expansion. The property at 1125 Henry Street is currently owned by Bodhi Studios LLC, which is proposing developing a fitness facility on the land, which was brought before the Plan Commission on November 1, …

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Prescott Council To Consider Work From Home Initiative

Because of COVID-19, the City of Prescott has become setup to work from home. As a result of the pandemic this was being done on a rotating basis to make sure that there were no major outbreaks that would force the shut down of City Hall. It is now being requested as an option for …

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