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Lusk Arrested

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest of a repeat offender in Dakota County on December 26th. Brian David Lusk has been arrested for felony 2nd degree assault with a deadly weapon and felony discharging of a weapon. 3 prior arrests of Lusk in recent months include a standoff with police south of Hastings …

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Cannon River Public Hearing Set

The North Cannon River Watershed Management Organization (NCRWMO) hosted an in person and virtual Open House in the fall of 2021 to gather input on priority issues and resource concerns within the watershed. This information, along with input from state and regional agencies will be used to update the watershed management plan for the Organization. …

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Commission Appointments Published

The Hastings City Council appointed or reappointed several commissioners during its Dec. 20 meeting. The Planning Commission reappointed Commissioners Gino Messina, Kyle Romens, and Chris Teiken, and appointed Commissioner Bryce LeBrun. HEDRA appointed Commissioner Trevor Johnson. The Heritage Preservation Commission reappointed Commissioners Mark Simacek and Dave Youngren and appointed Commissioner Krista Peterson. Parks & Recreation …

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Utility Fee Rates Up

The Hastings City Council approved an ordinance amendment that adjusted various City fees, including utility fees at its Dec. 20 meeting. City fees are adjusted annually, based on several factors. The fees will take effect with the January 2022 billing. Utility rate fees will increase as follows. Water rates will increase 4.5 percent, which will …

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Prescott Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Unveiled

The City of Prescott has committed to improving parks in the area over the next 5 years outlined in Prescott’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Recent additions include the Coulee River Trails project that Friends of Freedom Park has spearheaded. The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan includes proposals to improve existing parks and trails, expand the trail …

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Schutt Celebrates 35 Years

Hastings City employee Mark Schutt is celebrating 35 years of full-time employment with the City. Mark is also a native of Hastings and really cares about his city. During his time here, he has held many positions beginning in 1981 until 2001 as a part-time, paid-on-call firefighter/EMT. His full-time status began in December 1986 as …

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Schuette Hired By City

Bo Schuette joined the city of Hastings this month as an Engineering Technician within the Public Works Department. He gained four years of experience in assisting municipalities with the construction management and engineering design of infrastructure projects while he worked as a consultant with WSB & Associates. Bo attended Dakota County Technical College and earned …

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Storm Creek Recognized

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board (WDB) recently held its Legislative and Employer Awards event, recognizing workforce advocacy, innovation and entrepreneurship. Storm Creek, founded in Hastings in 2006, received the Bob Killeen Award, which recognizes individuals or companies for their innovative or quality practices. Storm Creek is a woman-owned apparel company founded upon the pursuit of …

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Hastings Accepts Donation From Karpen Estate

The Hastings City Council recently accepted a generous donation from the Tecla Karpen Estate. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the action. Click here for audio     The City Council read a resolution at its Dec. 20 meeting, stating, in part, that “Tecla Karpen was passionate in protecting critical habitats”. The donated funds could be used …

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Freedom Park Nears Donation Goal

Freedom Park in Prescott is nearing its year-end goal of $20,000, and is asking the public to take one last look at donating in 2021. With your support, Friends of Freedom Park will be able to make dreams of the founders come true, which are the goat prairie project to restore rare natural habitat on …

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