When the city pivoted in late 2024 to building the central water treatment plant (WTP) first, zeroing in on the lot at 1292 N. Frontage Road for the location of the future PFAS WTP, none were more …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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4/24/25
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With the last blast of winter (I hope) melting away, around our household, our thoughts turned to spring. With spring break coming next week, we decided to get a jump on the fun. We’re …
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By Jack McLoone
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3/11/25
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Hastings Senior Health and Living is thrilled to announce that it has received a 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, formerly Pinnacle Quality Insight. This recognizes Hastings …
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2/26/25
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Island Peži, the cannabis dispensary in Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), opened in June 2024 to immediate success. “We were profitable from day one,” said Treasurer of Prairie …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/19/25
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HASTINGS, MN – Ability 2 Believe, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs, is kicking off 2025 with its second annual Wine & Beer Tasting fundraiser. The event …
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By Bruce Karnick
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2/19/25
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Pure Salon, located at 1315 S. Frontage Road, celebrated the grand opening of their new space back in October of 2024. Now that they are all settled into their new space, it was time to have the …
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Photo by Bruce Karnick
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2/19/25
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On January 24th, students at Pinecrest Elementary celebrated their hard work and generosity with a special treat—fresh custard served by Culver’s of Hastings. The event marked the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/30/25
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The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has announced the award winners who will be honored at the 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. Th event will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Wexford at Emerald …
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12/31/24
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The Hastings Bierstube is kicking off its 62nd anniversary celebration with a week-long party, packed with exciting prizes, food specials and entertainment. The festivities begin Tuesday and run …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/12/24
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HASTINGS, MN — The floral scene in Hastings just got a little brighter. After 14 years of running a flower business from her farm south of town, Vickie Schweich has officially brought her …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/11/24
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Back when Dick Greiner looked to start his own barbershop in the 1980s, there were more than 3,500 license applications for small town barbershops. 40 years later, that number dwindled to less than …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/4/24
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After nearly 40 years of service, R. L. Johnson Jewelers will be closing their doors for the final time on Dec. 24, 2024. Since 1985, Johnson Jewelers has been a staple of the Hastings business …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/3/24
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Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, …
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11/26/24
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The Roberts branch of Edward Jones has been part of the downtown landscape for nearly two decades. Daniel Roberts took over the branch from his father four years ago which was located at 201 Second …
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By Bruce Karnick
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11/13/24
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Barks & Rec is a doggy daycare and boarding service located just north of Hastings at 12260 Margo Ave. S., the same building as Rio Grooming School and Salon. Barks & Rec owners Kirk and …
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By Bruce Karnick
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10/16/24
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Gregg Lowe (pronounced Lau) ran a part time repair shop out of his property in Cottage Grove for over 25 years. That was until he met and married his wife Kim in 2022. Kim had a home built in …
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By Bruce Karnick
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10/16/24
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The newest face to the downtown business community opened at 217 Ramsey St. and to those familiar with the owners of downtown businesses, it isn’t in fact, a new face. David “Tippy” …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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10/1/24
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Storage centers have been popping up all around the area, but none quite like the second location for Simply Secure Storage at 2489 Spiral Blvd. The newest location of storage in Hastings boasts a …
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/25/24
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Pub 55 has a new owner, new menu and a new look at the corner of Bahls Drive and South Frontage Road. Photo by Bruce Karnick
Randy Cooper of Eagan is not new to restaurant ownership, having …
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By Bruce Karnick
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8/28/24
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The 45th annual Hastings Rivertown Days took place last weekend featuring carnival rides, craft fairs, events across the community and live music with Saturday headliner the Spin Doctors. While the …
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By Graham P. Johnson and Bruce Karnick
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7/24/24
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