Hastings K9 Officer Sonny was recently recognized by the U. S. Police K9 Association. Deputy Chief David Wilske has the details. Click here for audio The Department congratulates Sonny and Handler Officer Dan Vomastek. Click here for audio
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County Broadband Study Starts
The Dakota County Broadband Board will be conducting a focus group for assistance with a Strategic Plan. Hastings City Council member Tina Folch provided an overview. Click here for audio She can be reached at TFolch@HastingsMN.gov, or by text at 651-304-0652. Click here for audio
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Council Approves Permit For Autobody Shop
A request for a Special Use Permit for an Auto Repair shop on Millard Ave was presented to the Hastings City Council on Tuesday evening. Community Development Director John Hinzman reviewed the Special Use Permit request to reuse the existing facility. Click here for audio The applicant proposes to use the site for retail …
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Prescott School District Names New Nurse
The Prescott School District has announced that Jessica Stute has been named as the District’s School Nurse. According to information provided by the District, Stute has been in nursing for 10 years, and has experience from NICU to geriatrics. Stute is working to complete a Master of Arts, and is dedicated to guiding students and …
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Carey Named Student of the Week
The Prescott Kiwanis student of the week is Senior Gavin Carey. He was nominated by physical education teacher Mr. Bartsch, who shares: “Gavin does an outstanding job in his advanced weight training class. He works extremely hard and has shown a great deal of commitment in class. He is extremely motivated to get better and …
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Farmington Firefighters Complete Certifications
The Farmington Fire Department recently congratulated 5 Candidate Firefighters on passing their NFPA 1001 State Certification in Firefighter I & II. Candidates Steve Karsten, Tyler Beaune, J.J. Green, Thomas Jacobson and Nick Read are now working on their NFPA 472 Haz-Mat Operations certification and will be responding to calls by the beginning of April. Department …
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Police Recruitment Bill Introduced
On Monday morning, Minnesota Senator Karla Bigham joined House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and members of the House DFL caucus to unveil new legislation aimed at supporting local police departments with the recruitment and retention of police officers in Minnesota. Senator Bigham is the author of the companion bill, SF 3316, in the Senate. She …
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Emily King Named New Deputy Clerk
The City of Hastings welcomes Emily King as Deputy City Clerk. She is familiar to many as she served as a Planning Commissioner from 2020-2021. She will be supporting the work of the City Council through agenda creation, packet preparation, document management, and meeting minutes. She will coordinate many of the license processes for the …
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School Board Meeting Preview
The ISD 200 School Board meets for regular business at 6 PM on Wednesday, February 23rd. Agenda items include announcements and recognitions, a report from the Superintendent, a change order for maintenance at McAuliffe Elementary, and deliberation of the District’s portion of cost for the 4th Street Water Tower renovations that will include the phrase …
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Bigham Introduces Substance Misuse Awareness and Prevention Bill
Last week Minnesota State Senator Karla Bigham introduced SF 3173, which would require schools to provide education on substance misuse and prevention. Click here for audio Bigham thanked Bridgette Norring for her advocacy on this issue, United Way of Hastings for their support, and Rep. Tony Jurgens for authoring the House companion to this …
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