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Quality One Fire Update

Updating a report of the fire earlier in the week at Quality One Woodworking in Hastings, Hastings Fire Chief John Townsend commented on the Department response to the fire. Click here for audio     He also indicated that the investigation into the cause has been concluded. Click here for audio     According to sources, Quality …

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Tribute Given For Koop

With Hastings Family Service Executive Director Chris Koop’s retirement quickly approaching, tributes have begun to come in for her service to the Community. David Wilske, Deputy Chief of Hastings Police, and Board member of Hastings Family Service appreciates her directorship. Click here for audio     Anyone wishing to leave a note for Koop can send …

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3 HPD Officers Celebrate Anniversaries

The Hastings Police Department recently recognized three officers for anniversaries with the Department. Sgt. Sam Beuch, who celebrates his 4-year anniversary, joined the Hastings Police Department in 2018 after serving five years as a police officer in Huron, SD. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Mankato State University and supervises a night …

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Coach Offered To Ordination

On Dec. 10, 2021, Pope Francis named Father Joseph Williams, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Joseph A. Williams will take place Tuesday, January 25, and to allow people from the Tri Parish Community greater ease in experiencing …

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Randolph NHS Makes Donation

Students of the National Honor Society in Randolph recently presented a donation of over $4,500 to Feed My Starving Children, after a mitten drive at the Randolph Elementary School. The drive was held over a two-week period, and mittens were hung in the hallway, with each mitten representing a $1 donation to the drive. Click …

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Landscaping For Clean Water Program Returns

The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local government unit, and a resource for those interested in improving habitat, soil health and water quality, announces a new round of the Landscaping for Clean Water program, which includes free educational classes, a garden design course, garden maintenance workshops, and grants for homeowners that …

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Walgreens Update

Updating a story that broke late last week, Deputy Chief David Wilske of the Hastings Police Department commented on Wednesday that there has not been a break in the case of the robbery at Walgreens. Click here for audio     In other Department news, Wilske also commented that converter thefts have slowed because of the …

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Grube To Present At HAC

MN artist Sheri Grube will present her collection of works in a solo exhibit at the Hastings Art Center in Hastings from February 1 through March 31. Art is Grube’s passion, and it provides an unexpected benefit. The act of painting often reduces the tremors and muscle spasms she experiences due to dystonia, a neurological …

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PPD Yearly Review

The Prescott Police Department reports that it responded to 5,797 calls for service for 2021, which, according to Chief Eric Michaels, is up from 2020 and the highest since 2018. Chief Michaels indicated in a report to the City Council that the calls were fielded during a staff shortage for a portion of the year. …

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HFS Receives Gobble Gait Donation

On Monday, organizers of Hastings’ Gobble Gait race presented Hastings Family Service with a check from funds raised in this year’s race. Executive Director of Hastings Family Service, Chris Koop, delivers the news. Click here for audio     She also commented that the donation marks her transition out of the Directorship in early February. Click …

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