The Prescott City Council meeting of Monday, April 11th was the last meeting for outgoing Mayor David Hovel. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor-elect Rob Daugherty took the opportunity to recognize Mayor Hovel by reading a Proclamation expressing appreciation of Mayor Hovel’s years of service as Mayor. Click here for audio Mayor Hovel …
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Mural Proposed For Port Of Prescott Hotel
Prescott resident Megan Langer, who is the proprietor of the Port of Prescott Hotel in Prescott, approached the City Council on Monday evening to present an idea to incorporate a mural on the side of the hotel. Click here for audio She also said she researched requirements for this project. Click here for audio …
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Prescott Kiwanis Student Of The Week
The Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Senior Carl Meyer. He was nominated by Ms. Gienau who shares, “Carl Meyer has been chosen as student of the week because of the tremendous growth he has shown this school year. Every Wednesday, Carl helps pack and organize backpacks for the Prescott Food Pantry. These ‘backpacks’ …
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Sheriff Starry Announces Reelection Bid
Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry has formally announced he will seek re-election in 2022. According to a press release, Sheriff Starry considers it his honor and privilege to be Washington County Sheriff and to work with an amazing staff of 268 dedicated individuals committed to providing high-quality public safety services daily to Washington County citizens. …
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ISD 200 School Board Rules Meeting Review
The Hastings Independence School District #200 Policy Committee met on Thursday, April 7. Policy 530 Immunization Requirements is being reviewed to align with MSBA policy. Policy 206, which outlines public participation in school board meetings, is in review, Board Members Stephanie Malm and Lisa Hedin speak to why Policy 206 is in committee: Click here …
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County Schools Receive Funding
Schools in the 2nd Congressional District of Minnesota received nearly $4.5 million from the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund Program. The ECF program, which was created as part of the American Rescue Plan, helps schools and libraries ensure that students can connect to the internet at home, allowing them to take advantage of online …
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ISD 200 Names New HS Principal
ISD 200 has announced that Scott Doran has been selected as the next Principal for Hastings High School. Doran has been the interim principal since the retirement of Mike Johnson in February. According to a press release issued by the District, Doran is a committed educational leader with 24 years of experience in public schools. …
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BR4R Holds Focus Group
In continuing efforts to build understanding and community in Hastings, the Arts Task Force recently held a focus group session with leaders of the Building Remembrance for Reconciliation (BR4R) organization on the experiences of early Black settlers in Hastings. Building Remembrance Representative Andy Bindman commented on the session. Click here for audio The focus …
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Hastings Tastings Results Published
The results are in, and the 25th annual Hastings Tastings raised $12,500 to support the HFS Market Food Shelf during the MN FoodShare March campaign. Development and Community Relations Coordinator Kelly Carter recapped the evening. Click here for audio Hastings Family Service once again thanks the 12 local restaurants that made the event possible, …
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Churchill Market Surrenders Liquor License
Churchill Market located at 1003 Campbell Street in Prescott submitted a request to conditionally surrender their class “A” beer/liquor license on March 14, 2022. They did so with the condition that the license is assigned to Kwik Trip, Inc., which is currently under construction at 1200 Henry Street. Kwik Trip applied for a class “A” …
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