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Sheridan Court Date Set

34-year-old Hastings resident Lindsey Sheridan, who was accused in February of 2020 for embezzling approximately $10,000 from several customers of Hastings Premier Bank will be making an appearance in court for the charges on April 6th. According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2019, a customer noticed fraudulent activity on her bank statement, and …

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Prescott Council OKs Buckthorn Removal Project

The Prescott City Council deliberated a request for a buckthorn removal project by the Coulee River Trails Group at Magee Park in Prescott. Alderperson Bailey Ruona presented the item at the Council meeting on Monday night. Click here for audio     The group would also not be allowed to use goats to remove buckthorn, citing …

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Coliseum Sport Bar and Grill To Close

Bob and Barb Zetwick, owners of the Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill, at 1840 Vermillion Street in Hastings, have announced that they have sold the bar and will be closing up business on Sunday, April 3rd. According to the Zetwicks, after serving the community for 21 years, they have sold the building. The Zetwicks thanked …

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DFL Endorses Candidates

Three women in public service were unanimously endorsed Saturday by a unified new local unit of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party. Hastings City Councilwoman Tina Folch, South Washington County School Board member Patricia Driscoll, and paramedic Judy Seeberger, who is also a licensed public school teacher and attorney, excited the convention delegates in Cottage Grove with …

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Cards For Kocak

Ahead of the retirement of Food Shelf Director Mary Kocak from Hastings Family Service on March 31st, volunteers and well-wishers are encouraged to share a favorite memory, story, and well wishes with Mary. Cards can be dropped off at the HFS Donation Center or mailed to HFS (please include Mary’s name on the envelope). If …

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HFS Seeks Assistant

Hastings Family Service is hiring a Meals on Wheels Assistant. The Meals on Wheels Assistant is part of the Meals on Wheels team at Hastings Family Service, helping to provide nutritious home delivered meals fostering independence for seniors and disabled individuals in the community. This is a part-time position working 3 days/week approximately 9:00 AM …

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Neely Named K9 Handler For Prescott PD

The Prescott Police Department reports that Prescott Officer Jesse Neely has been selected as the new K9 Handler for the Prescott Police Department. In a letter sent to Officer Neely from Chief Eric Michaels, Officer Neely showed diligent work towards the goal of becoming the K9 handler for PPD, and was instrumental at fundraising events …

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Welcome Home Celebration Planned For Jessie Diggins

The City of Afton has announced that a “Welcome Home” celebration has been planned for Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist Jessie Diggins, on Saturday, April 2nd. The public is welcomed from noon to 5 PM, with Jessie arriving at 1 PM at Town Square Park, in Afton. She will make a brief presentation, but will …

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PSD Seeks Levy Referendum

On April 5, Prescott School District residents will vote whether to provide maintenance needs funding for its three older buildings. If approved, the up to $15 million bond funding would address the urgent needs of these sites to provide safe, healthy and optimal learning spaces. A facility study was completed by SDS Architects (aka River …

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PSD Seeks Levy Referendum

On April 5, Prescott School District residents will vote whether to provide maintenance needs funding for its three older buildings. If approved, the up to $15 million bond funding would address the urgent needs of these sites to provide safe, healthy and optimal learning spaces. A facility study was completed by SDS Architects (aka River …

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