The Hastings City Council conducted the Truth-In-Taxation hearing for the 2022 Budget on Monday evening. Before the hearing, City Administrator Dan Wietecha outlined the proposed budget for next year Click here for audio The public hearing opened at 8:13 and, with no comments presented, closed at 8:14. The Council then discussed ongoing funding sources …
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In continuing efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the first three Minnesota National Guard skilled-nursing response teams have been sent to long-term care facilities facing severe staffing shortages. Among the facilities selected for assistance is Benedictine Living at Regina in Hastings. Funding for CNA courses and materials for the approximately 400 Guard members, estimated at …
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The Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Junior Isabel Matzek. She was nominated by Math teacher Mr. McCauley who shares, “Izzy has impressed me with her willingness to challenge herself this year by taking two college-level math classes. She is a really positive and friendly presence in both classes and is always willing to …
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ISD 200 is in the process of finalizing the 2022-2023 budget, and the district says it faces a gap in funds available and budgetary needs. The budget proposal at the November 23rd School Board Meeting included an expected $1.3 million deficit, according to Superintendent Dr. Robert McDowell. Click here for audio McDowell discussed a …
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The Hastings Family Service Board of Directors has announced that Amy Sutton will be the next Executive Director at HFS. According to Board President, Mike Swanson, Sutton was selected from a pool of fifty-one applicants received from across the country. Sutton brings over 30 years of experience working with nonprofit boards, strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, …
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A crowd numbering well in to the hundreds showed up for a rally on Saturday at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park in support of the Waits family of Hastings, who have been the target of derision and prejudice regarding their youngest child. Organized by the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Alliance of Hastings, several members …
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The Hastings Rotary Student of the Month is Senior Jon Watson. According to the submitted nomination, Jon “lives to serve his school, community, and his peers through his leadership skills and positive attitude”. He is involved in basketball, national Honor Society, FCA Huddle, and Student Council. He maintains a 3.983 GPA while taking AP courses …
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The Hastings City Council meets Monday evening. Mayor Mary Fasbender provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio Click here for audio
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The ISD 200 School Board has issued a statement in regards to the negative, hurtful experiences School Board Chair Kelsey Waits and her family have had in the community. In a statement released by the board, they said that “[o]ur school district?s core values, established through our strategic plan this past year, reflect our unwavering …
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The Hastings City Council is asked to hold a first reading and schedule public hearing and second reading to consider an ordinance amendment relating to Mayoral and City Council compensation. Compensation of the Mayor and Councilmember positions was last adjusted in 2014 with an effective date of January 1, 2015. Presently, Hastings compensates the Mayor …
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