Category: Featured

Fairy Wonderland Phase 1 Moving Forward

The Fairy Wonderland group in Prescott has notified the City that they would like to move forward with installation of the 1st phase of equipment of the Park. At the March 2022 Parks & Public Property Committee it was decided to wait until a more detailed plan was put together. Fairy Wonderland is currently estimating …

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Reis Discusses Censure

ISD 200 School Board Director Mike Reis recently sat down with KDWA’s Dan Massman to discuss his experience as a new board member, the recent resolution to censure Reis and the practical details of that censure outlined in a May 6 letter from Superintendent Robert McDowell. One of the issues, in addition to several others …

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“Sound the Siren” Food Drive

United Way of Hastings has announced that the Hastings Police and the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office are facing off in the second annual Sound the Siren food drive. The Food for Kids “Sound the Siren” Food Drive is in full swing and ends May 27. You can donate individual serving size food items that kids …

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RPD Cmdr. Walters Retiring

Commander John Winters of the Rosemount Police Department has announced that he is retiring. According to the Rosemount PD, Cmdr. Winters has been a part of the Rosemount community since 1974 and attended Rosemount Elementary, Middle, and High School where he graduated in 1987. Winters joined the Department in 1993 and served with passion and …

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Student Selected

One Hastings High School Senior has made some lofty plans for after graduation. Student Counselor Steve Peterson has the initial details. Click here for audio     The student has not yet officially said what his course of study will be. Click here for audio        

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ISD 200 Staff Recognized

On Wednesday, ISD 200 conducted the 2022 Hastings Public Schools Employee Recognition Ceremony. 13 staff members were recognized for their years of service. Celebrating 20 years are Chris Beumer, Holly Bohlken, Laurie Chandler, Lori Gaertner, Chris Gardell, Tamela Moon, Cindy Pumphrey, Jen Seubert, Linda Varner, and Christy Warner. 30-year employees are Collin Anderson, Cindy Benson, …

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HFS Golf Sign Up Open

While Hastings Family Service is completing expansion efforts on Main Street, they are also preparing for one of their biggest fundraising efforts of the year. Development and Community Relations Coordinator for Hastings Family Service, Kelly Carter, has the details. Click here for audio     The website is HastingsFamilyService.org. Click here for audio    

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BTYR Reaches Out To Hastings Vets

As Memorial Day approaches, a dedicated veteran advocate group, “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon”, is working to raise awareness for the needs of service members who may need assistance in the civilian world. Ray Kane, Mississippi River Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Board Chair discusses how Hastings veterans can seek the services of the recently re-branded …

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House Fire Update

The City of Hastings has released further details regarding a home fire on 207th Street East in Ravenna Township on Monday afternoon. In a press release issued by the City, the initial response from Hastings and Miesville included three engines, two water tenders, and one ambulance. No injuries occurred during the fire. While responding, crews …

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HFD Responds To Fire On 207th Street E

On Monday afternoon, the Hastings Fire and EMS Department was dispatched to the 18,200 block of 207th Street East, in Hastings, on a report of a fire in an attached garage of a residence. According to published reports, the garage was fully engulfed, with Department officials requesting additional tenders and calling in a 2nd alarm. …

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