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Lake Isabel Project Receives Grant

The City of Hastings has received a $240,000 federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) matching grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to redevelop Lake Isabel Park, a popular park just south of the Mississippi River. The grant will allow the city to provide an enhanced park experience for visitors of all ages. …

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Assistance Available For Students In Need

Students in ISD 200 whose families are having financial difficulties, or who do not have access to a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence might be eligible for assistance under the McKinney Vento Act, which provides rights and services to children and unaccompanied youth experiencing a housing crisis, homelessness, or housing insecurity. One of the …

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Civic Center Hopes For Funding

As the 2022 Session of the Minnesota Legislature kicks off, it has been reported that the Hastings Civic Arena has been included in the Governor’s 2022 Bonding Request. State Representative Tony Jurgens commented on the process. Click here for audio     Jurgens also stated that the project could be cash-funded, instead of using bonding. Click …

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Council To Consider Development Contract Amendment

Hastings City Staff continues to work with NJS Development, LLC, on the development of the UBC north site, with plans to construct an apartment complex on a lot located in the 400 block of 3rd Street. NJS has continued coordination with adjacent property owners resulting in a short delay in land use submittals. HEDRA unanimously …

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Eagles Auxiliary Donates To HFD

The Hastings City Council will be asked to accept a donation from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies’ Auxiliary in the amount of $200, made to the fire department. The Auxiliary has made this donation to be used towards public fire education/fire prevention. A resolution to accept the donation was placed on the Consent Agenda …

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Slattum Sentenced

Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced that Jason Michael Slattum, age 42 of Hastings, was sentenced late on Thursday to 114 months in prison in connection with providing the heroin that caused the drug overdose death of Michelle Cahill, age 50, from Hastings, on July 11, 2020. Slattum pled guilty to one count of Murder …

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Prescott Plan Meeting Preview

The Prescott Planning Commission meets Monday, February 7 at 6:00pm. One of the agenda items is a Developer Deposit proposal, which would help to preserve city funds when working with new developers. According to the meeting notice, ?A Developer Deposit is a tool used by some Wisconsin municipalities to collect an escrow amount up front …

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ISD 200 Board Passes Teacher CBA

On Wednesday evening, the Hastings School Board voted on the Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 School Years. The CBA was up for a vote and discussion due to concerns raised by new board member Carrie Tate on language and inconsistencies of language in the CBA. Click here for audio     Lisa …

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Hastings Tastings Returns

Hastings Family Service will be bringing back a Hastings favorite event this year with the return of Hastings Tastings. Executive Director Amy Sutton provides some details. Click here for audio     Planning is underway for a March 28th event, with special pricing for the 25th Tastings. Click here for audio     More information can be …

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Kennedy PTA Seeks Members

Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings has a PTA that is looking for parent input and members. This group is just getting up and running and would like your support and ideas. Members of the Kennedy Cougars PTA use a group page on Facebook to communicate with parents of kids at Kennedy. Parents of Kennedy students …

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