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HHS Show Choir Preview

The Hastings High School Show Choir Preview Night is scheduled for 7 PM on Tuesday, January 11th at the HHS Auditorium and will feature the first look at the two competition show choirs, Riverside Company and Dynamic Edition. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the High School on Monday and Tuesday from …

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Prescott Budget Focuses on Several Areas

The City of Prescott reports that the City continues to work towards providing quality service to residents, commercial and industrial properties. In 2021 the City has seen the largest new home growth in the community since 2003-2004. With over 40 new home permits through the development of the Palmetto and Great Rivers subdivisions more people …

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Robbery Update

The reported burglary at the Walgreens in Hastings on Wednesday evening is still under investigation. Deputy Chief of Hastings Police David Wilske provided an update. Click here for audio     The phone number for the Police Department is 651-480-2300. Click here for audio        

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UWH Helping Kids Succeed Program Continues

With school back in session after the Christmas break, United Way of Hastings’ youth outreach programs are back in full swing. Jane Neumiller-Bustad, who heads up the Helping Kids Succeed program for United Way of Hastings says the challenges of the past two years remain in place for students. Click here for audio     Bustad …

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UWH Grant Program Begins for 2022

United Way of Hastings has completed their annual Donation Campaign, and now begin the process of determining which local non profit organizations will receive grants. Jane Neumiller-Bustad explains. Click here for audio     Neumiller-Bustad also says that community members have a say in the decision process for the grants. Click here for audio     Learn …

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Hastings Warming Houses Closed Friday

The City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department has announced that outdoor ice rink warming houses at Lions Park, Pioneer Park, and Wallin Park will be closed for Friday, January 7th, due to extreme cold weather conditions. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 4 to 9 PM, Saturday noon to 9 PM, and …

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Armed Robbery Reported

An armed robbery was reported in Hastings on Wednesday evening in the 7 PM hour in the 1000 block of Vermillion Street. According to sources, a suspect stole cash from the register and displayed a gun. The suspect is described as a black male, around 6 feet tall, with a slender build, dark jacket, light …

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Residents Asked to “Adopt A Siren”

With the beginning of a new year, the Hastings Police Department is asking for residents to sign up for the “Adopt-A-Siren” program. Deputy Chief David Wilske has the information. Click here for audio     Participants are asked to observe the civil defense siren near them to ensure it is working during monthly tests on the …

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City Accepts Donation for Memorial Tree

The Saros, Hagen and Seleskie families of Hastings have presented a donation of $400 to the City Parks & Recreation Department and has designated that this donation be used for a memorial tree in a City Park or on a City Trail. According to a resolution presented at Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council …

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Gaylord Named Chair of County Board

Dakota County has announced that County Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord will serve as chair of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in 2022. Gaylord, who represents District 2, was elected chair by her fellow commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 4. Gaylord has served on the board since 2003. Before being elected commissioner, she was South St. Paul …

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