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Local and state officials met with Hastings Creamery owners and area farmers to discuss solutions to the wastewater problems at the Hastings Creamery. The parties left the meeting Monday hopeful for resolutions that could keep the creamery operational while they work for permanent solutions to the wastewater issues.

Hastings Creamery cut off from Hastings sanitary sewer services over wastewater violations

The Hastings Creamery has been a staple in the community for over 100 years. The ownership of the business changed hands in 2021, and wastewater problems began to arise late in 2022 and have carried … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/8/23

The grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for Airsoft Armory was a smashing success as shown here from the large turnout in front of their store at 1318 Vermillion Street in Hastings.

Airsoft Armory opens in Hastings

We all grew up with some form of fun toys that were modeled off of the idea of play fighting with our siblings or friends. Squirt guns, cap guns, nerf guns, laser tag, these all provide kids and … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/11/23

Non-profits say gambling ordinance change would have big negative impact

A proposal to require a bigger share of lawful gambling profits to be spent in Hastings has drawn the ire of non-profit organizations that oversee the sale of pull tabs at bars in the city. The … more

By John McLoone | 4/27/23

Martagon joins Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has appointed Rick Martagon to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. Martagon will represent the public sector. Martagon is the executive … more

4/20/23

Starkson’s will open funeral home in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The Starkson family will soon open a second life celebration and event space in Prescott at 1400 N. Acres Road in the former Allina Clinic building. Jesse and Katie Starkson own … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Attempt to cut cannabis license fee fails

An attempt to get the fee city businesses would need to pay to get licensed to sell cannabis in Hastings reduced $2,000 annually failed at the Hastings City Council meeting on Monday, … more

4/13/23

Hastings Raider Nutrition owner Angela Bandt cuts the ribbon for the ceremony surrounded by members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Area Business Members

Hastings Raider Nutrition celebrates ribbon cutting

Located at 103 Sibley Street, Hastings Raider Nutrition celebrated their ribbon cutting at their new location with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and local business representatives on March … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/30/23

The Hastings Lions Club presented a check to the Hastings Fire Department to help cover the costs of mental health services provided to the Fire Department. Left to Right: Jolynn Frandrup, Chief John Townsend and Brenda Irvin.

Lions makes donation to Hastings Fire Department

On Friday, March 10th, Jolynn Frandrup and Brenda Irvin from the Hastings Lions Club presented a check to Hastings Fire Department Chief John Townsend. The funds were raised by the Lions Club’s … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/16/23

Nikki Cornelious, age 29 of Eagan, MN. Booking photo courtesy of Dakota County Inmate Roster.

Arrest made in First Nation Bank Robbery

On Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at 3:47 p.m., Hasting police officers responded to First National Bank of Hastings at 1400 North Frontage Road regarding a bank robbery. An unknown female handed the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 3/16/23

Rooted in Junk set for March 16

Join artists, collectors, junkers, makers, and creators for the second annual “Rooted in Junk” three-day event at Zywiec’s Garden Center located in Cottage Grove from 5-8 p.m. … more

By Nerissa Solovitz | 3/9/23

A couple of the rooms at the newly renovated Harbor Hotel (previously River Heights Motel). Designer and owner Megan Langer makes the bed the centerpiece of each room.

Langer breathes life into new project, The Harbor Hotel

PRESCOTT – Another Prescott landmark is getting a facelift, thanks to entrepreneur and 2022 Prescott Chamber of Commerce Community Member of the Year Megan Langer. more

By Riley Dorau | 1/19/23

Members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Hastings staff joined Dr. Kevin Holman of Optimal Health Chiropractic for his ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of his office at 1260 S. Frontage Rd. in Hastings. Left to Right - Eric Maass, Kristy Barse, Mayor Mary Fasbender, Rob Halberg, Dr. Kevin Holman, Craig Beissel and John Hinzman.

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Optimal Health Chiropractic

Hastings is seeing continued growth, especially on the small business front and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has been there to welcome them. This time, the ribbon cutting was at 1260 S. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 11/10/22