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Judah McCall enjoyed the City of Hastings Machinery Hill on Sunday morning with his family. Machinery Hill allowed Rivertown Days visitors to explore a variety of equipment used by the City of Hastings.

Days to Remember!

Hawks newcomer Drew Jenkins has been a solid addition to the infield defense. Here he made a key out against Red Wing.

Hawks finish the 2024 regular season in second place

The Hastings Hawks regular season has come to a close with two losses against two very good teams. First, they took on the Red Wing Aces in Red Wing on Wednesday the 17th, a 5-0 loss, and then they …

Five Hastings Wrestlers participate in National tournament

Over 7,000 wrestlers from all fifty states plus Guam and Puerto Rico descended upon the Fargo Dome for the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U National Wrestling Tournament from July 12-20. This …
Kaposia Library, the 10th location in the Dakota County Library system, was awarded at the National Association of Counties.

Dakota County services receive seven national awards

Dakota County works hard to provide quality programs to residents, and those services get noticed. The county received seven achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) …

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Wine Soirée IV

Wine Soirée IV is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8 at 5:30 pm at the Hastings Public House. This year’s theme is ‘A Taste of Tuscany’ Get ready for an amazing evening! Plan to …

The first 3 women who would be president

Amidst the rapidly changing landscape of the presidential election with President Joe Biden dropping from the race on Sunday, July 21 and Vice President Kamala Harris the assumed Democratic nominee, …

LeDuc Estate hosting Concerts in the Orchard series

The Dakota County Historical Society will host their weekly Concerts in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate, sponsored by Merchants Bank. The concerts take place each Sunday during August at …

A missing summertime guest: Where are the mayflies?

In the midst of high waters over the 4th of July along with near record-breaking amounts of rain, one might be forgiven for not missing a usual summertime visitor. Normally early in July the city of …

Joining our Community Band: A Melody of Connection and Joy

In Hastings, our local River Valley Band (RVB) is about more than just making music; it's a chance to connect with neighbors, make new friends, and be part of something special. A Welcoming Ensemble …

Black Dirt Theater to present ‘Cinderella’ at HMS

HASTINGS – Black Dirt Theater opens its summer musical Cinderella at Hastings Middle School with performances on July 26, 27, and 31 and Aug. 1-3. When watching the play however, viewers, …
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Business
The staff at Rio Grooming School and Salon with members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce gathered for the ribbon cutting celebrating the 24-hour self-serve dog washes located at the Rio campus.
Rio Grooming School and Salon at 12260 Margo Avenue South has finally held their ribbon cutting ceremony for their self-wash stations located outside of their Grooming School and Salon. …
Government
Families of those lost to overdoses attended the presentation given by Senator Amy Klobuchar, Representative Angie Craig and Bridgette Norring about the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act.
On Tuesday, July 2 Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Angie Craig visited Hastings High School to speak about the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, a bill that would require social media platforms to …
Crime
Jeffrey Winter
A 44-year-old Hastings man was arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm in the direction of his home on June 15. Jeffrey Michael Winter, 21 Meggan Dr., was charged with felony charges …
Community

Miesville holds first annual ‘Water Wars’

The Miesville Fire Department held their first annual Water Wars Saturday afternoon in their parking lot. Eight teams from around the region competed in this fun event. The goal is to push the empty keg that is suspended on the cable with via a pulley to the opponent’s end of the ‘arena’ using the water from the fire hose.
The history of fire departments having water wars is not well documented, but the rumor floating around the crowd at Miesville’s first annual ‘Water Wars’ event on Saturday was that …

Changes to Middle School Football

The Hastings Middle School sent out information regarding changes to their football program. Here are the details from their letter: Re: 7th and 8th Grade Football Information Fall 2024 Hello …

Hawks acquire long awaited beer license for Vets Park Concessions

I joined the Hawks' board in 2011, and in those 13 years of being part of a truly great organization, the question each year was, “When will you be selling beer at concessions?” The truth …
The HFC U17 girls state team won the TCSL Final Four Championship held July 12-14. The team entered the tournament as the #3 seed, and beat Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 2-1 in the semifinals and North East United Soccer Club 4-1 in the championship game. Front row, left to right: Addison Lanning, Fiona Myers, Elli Levine, Olyvia Erickson, Natasha Van Slyke, Katelyn Wood, Serena Irrthum and Olivia Levine. Back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Shawn Mahoney, Ellie Magnus, Katie Horton, Jersey Appert, Kayleigh Giesen, Lyla Mahoney, Madeline Elliott, Head Coach Shane Lanning. Not pictured: Elena Fasbender, Gavyn Hanson and Elsie Jacobs.

Youth sports successes!

We love bragging about our youth teams and their successes! Please email the team photo with details as laid out below to bruce@hastingsjournal.news by Sunday evening to be in that weeks edition of …

Hawks take down Red Wing in first game of two

The Hawks entered the week at 6-13 with three games on the schedule, a Class B clash at the Rochester Royals, an exhibition game against the Minneapolis Cobras on Friday. The final game of the week …
Obituaries
Jon Johnson
Jon O. Johnson, aged 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1935, in Fulda, MN, to Eddie and Inga …
Hazel Johnson
Hazel Johnson, age 87, died suddenly on July 9, 2024. Hazel was born to Earl and Sarah Carpenter and grew up in the Isle, MN area. Hazel was one of eight children in the Carpenter family. She …
Bill 'Billy' Rhode
Bill (Billy) Rhode passed away at his home in Hastings, MN on June 8, 2024, at the age of 64. He is survived by his loving wife, Kristi, son, Matt Doublin of Minneapolis, MN, and his furbaby, …
Mark McGree
On June 30, 2024, Mark P. McGree, age 77, took his last breath and peacefully passed away after being a 20-year warrior of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, while surrounded by his loving family at …
Marie Fair
Marie Fair October 3, 1928 - June 14, 2024 “My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be …

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Local sports

Extended time off proves difficult for Hawks

Late in the game against Miesville, Jason Greeder and Blake Werner combined for a quick double play. Max Gamm hit a shallow pop fly behind Greeder at second base. Eddie Peine was on first and took off like he thought the ball was going to drop in no-mans land. Greeder made an exceptional catch and throw to Warner at first for this close double play.
Prior to last week, the last game played by the Hastings Hawks was on June 19, a 4-1 loss to the Cannon Falls Bears. The last Hawks win was June 16, a 3-2 road win against the Dundas Dukes. The boys …

HFS tees up to drive out hunger

The 4th annual Drive Out Hunger golf tournament was held at Hastings Golf Club on Monday, June 10, raising $18,500 for Hastings Family Service. According to Kelly Carter, HFS Development and …
Members of the Hastings state skeet team include (from left): Coach Don Baldwin, Tanner Mattila, Cameron Rowan, Nick Leifeld, Isaac Nauer, Tanner Lamb, Kaitlyn Schutz and Head Skeet Coach Darin Berg.
The state skeet championship was held in Prior Lake and the league has added a 3rd day to get the 250 athletes representing 40 high schools through. Like our trap team the skeet team competes on the …
David Nolasco earned a gold medal.
The Hastings Sharks Basketball teams did well in the recent Special Olympics MN Summer Games held at Stillwater High School over the June 21-23 weekend. The Unified Partner full court team …
11u Soccer wins the Lake Superior Open in Duluth. The girls were in the 11u/12u division and won by outscoring opponents 20-1 playing one 11u team and two 12u teams. (L to R): Coach Kyle Kreuser, Peyton Zgoda, Brielle Robinson, Kendelle Norquist, Arya Jacobson, Mallory Wayne, Maren Kreuser, Hazel Linbo, Estee Peterson, Anna Quinn, Lucy Nordling, Josie Linbo, Evie Boyer, Noelle Zajac, Addy Levine & Coach Adam Linbo. (Missing Sophie Millner).
We love to put your sports achievements in the paper! Email bruce@hastingsjournal.news with a high-quality picture and a brief description of what led to the picture, and we will print them as soon …
The Hastings Legion Post 47 team honored Wayne Ogorek by having him throw the first pitch to his grandson, Gavin Radant, before the game against Apple Valley. Ogorek served in the US Navy from 1972 to 1978 as a Nuclear Power Reactor Electrician. Thank you for your service!
The Legion baseball regular season is one of the shortest seasons starting in the middle of June and culminating just before the substate playoffs that begin July 23rd. The regular season for 383 …
Education
Charles Black

ISD #200

Middle school is a time for rapid growth, curiosity, and significant personal development as students navigate new academic challenges, form deeper social connections, and explore their own …

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Hastings Veteran - ‘Concertinaguy’ - chosen to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Hastings Air Force Veteran Gary Erickson has been selected as a first-place winner in the 2023 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition. Erickson will be playing the Concertina at the 43rd …

Opinion
Columns

City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF DAKOTA AND WASHINGTON CITY OF HASTINGS

City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF DAKOTA AND WASHINGTON CITY OF HASTINGS To the Legal Voters of the City of Hastings: Notice is …

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Minn. Stat. 580.025, 580.04 Date: June 12, 2024 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage:

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Minn. Stat. 580.025, 580.04 Date: June 12, 2024 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: 1. …

City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF DAKOTA AND WASHINGTON CITY OF HASTINGS

City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR VOTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF DAKOTA AND WASHINGTON CITY …

My View: Is golf for me?

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon to be on the golf course. I wasn’t there, but it looked like a nice day. I’m kind of jealous of people who golf. They have this structured block …

My View- Some real excitement

As I turned the page on my 50s this week, I came to the conclusion that I’m dull. I got some help in the process of making that decision. There was a letter in the morning mail informing me of …

My View: Nature wins this year

I aim to be at one with nature, but my aim is off target. It’s not my fault, though. It’s nature’s fault. It’s out to get me. Summer is for fun. It’s only nice weather …

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Letters
Letter to the Editor: We did vote
To the editor: In last weeks Letter to the editor, Jessie Nowak stated that she was “extremely disappointed” that our school board decided to change the school board elections to even …
Letter to the Editor: Who do we want to represent us?
To the editor: Recent events bring out a myriad of thoughts and emotions. It appears we are more divided into our echo chambers after every incident with no foreseeable way to come to a consensus. …
Letter to the Editor: Adding 1 more year is best fiscal choice
To the Editor: Changing to even-year School Board elections has been discussed by prior ISD200 school boards, as recently as late 2022 and 2023. The choice to add 1 more year to current board terms …
Letter to the Editor: Voting themselves in another year
To the editor: I was extremely disappointed to see that on June 26th, the ISD 200 School Board members voted 5-2 to give themselves an additional year to their terms without taking it to the voters. …
What environmental legacy are we leaving our children?
To the editor: The Journal's June 27 PFAS update stated where three water treatment plants would be located: in the Industrial Park, Wallin Park, and Lions Park. However, these sites were only …

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