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Regina And United Hospitals Merge

Allina Health is excited to announce United Hospital in St. Paul and Regina Hospital in Hastings are strengthening their roles together as they reimagine care delivery in the east metro. In August 2022, the two hospitals will align under one hospital license with two east metro campuses. They will be known as United Hospital and …

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GRRVLC Conducts Controlled Burn

The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park in Prescott recently conducted their first prescribed burn on the bluff thanks to the Prescott Fire Department and the Exhibits and Grounds Committee. Board member Jim Shiely was at the scene and commented on the need for the burn. Click here for audio     …

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Highway 55 Project To Begin

MnDOT has announced that construction on Hwy 55 in Rosemount begins this spring. Crews will be constructing dedicated turn lanes at the intersection of Hwy 55 and Doyle Path, near Spectro Alloys, to help improve safety. In addition to adding both an eastbound and westbound turn lane crews will also extend the westbound acceleration lane, …

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Prescott School District Referendum Passes

The Prescott School District reports that the $15 million Levy Referendum for the District was approved by voters during Tuesday’s municipal elections. Superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza expressed gratitude to the voters of the District. Click here for audio     With the referendum passed, now the real work begins. Click here for audio     The referendum …

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Hastings Ward Boundaries Changed After Census

Pursuant to the Federal Census completed in 2020, the City of Hastings took up the task of making adjustments to ward boundaries within the City. At Monday evening’s City Council meeting Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh presented a summary of the Ordinance Amendment Section 1.03: Ward Boundaries. Click here for audio     The Charter Commission …

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2 Siren Drills Scheduled for Thursday

Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie wants to remind citizens that the week of April 4th through April 8th is Severe Weather Awareness Week. This event is sponsored by the National Weather Service (NWS) and is intended to raise everyone’s awareness as we enter into the severe weather season. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, …

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Prescott Election Results

The polls closed for the Wisconsin Spring Municipal Elections at 8 PM on Tuesday night, and voters in Prescott had the opportunity to elect a new Mayor, with candidate Robert Daugherty running unopposed, two Alderpersons, Ward One, which has no declared candidate, and Ward Two, with incumbent Maureen Otwell running unopposed, and vote for 2 …

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Martin Declares Candidacy

Lifelong Hastings resident Ian Martin formally announced his candidacy for Hastings City Council. Martin most recently served as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission and prior to that was a member of the Heritage Preservation Commission since 2014. Martin states that he feels Hastings is ready for a change in leadership at city hall. Click here …

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Caution Urged In “Nerf Wars”

The Hastings Police Department has reported that Hastings youth are currently known to be having Nerf Wars in the community and using Nerf guns to play a game of tag. According to HPD, so far it has been innocent fun. Ideally, having a set area like a park or indoor play zone is key to …

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Prescott Kiwanis Student Of The Week

The Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Junior Rebecca Heinze She was nominated by Mr. Glazebrook who shares, “Rebecca has worked very hard in AP World History this year. She had demonstrated the ability to understand complex concepts and material. She had done this while maintaining a very tough school schedule and busy life …

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