Local News

The Prescott Public Library programs have a lot to offer the folks in our community. This month the library rolls out new crafting programs, and later this month there’s a meet-and-greet with author Matt Goldman. […]

Dakota County has closed the beach at Lake Byllesby Regional Park for the season after testing found high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. The county announced the closure Thursday, September 3. Lake […]

The American Red Cross is teaming up with a familiar face to encourage more people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. The Red Cross has partnered with HELLO KITTY® as part of an ongoing effort […]

Hastings Public Schools is warning families about a disturbing social media trend involving AI-generated “Cat in the Hat” content. On September 2, a Raider Update was emailed alerting families about a social media trend involving […]

Drivers in the Hampton, New Trier, and Douglas Township areas will soon see another change to local access as MnDOT continues work on County Road 50. Jenny Hinz with MnDOT Communications and Engagement says an […]

Hastings High School teachers got a closer look at what local employers expect from the next generation workforce. As part of the district’s Pathway Program, teachers recently spent time with local businesses to learn more […]

Today is the first day of school for Hastings Middle School students. And as a new school year is underway at Hastings Middle School, Principal Ryan Wynn says staff are thrilled to welcome back the […]

Along 4th Street and Pleasant Drive in Hastings, construction is continuing on neighborhood infrastructure improvements, with many updates for residents this week. Watermain and sanitary service improvements along 4th Street have now been completed, along with storm sewer […]

As families prepare for the start of the school year, local police are reminding parents and students to think about safety both online and on the road. Hastings Police Chief Kyle Linscheid says parents should be careful […]

The American Red Cross is urging people to make time for a lifesaving act of kindness this September: donating blood or platelets. The Red Cross says thousands of people rolled up their sleeves this summer, […]