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Cortney Janisch cuts the ribbon at Anytime Fitness in Hastings during a Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting celebration marking the gym’s recent remodel. Janisch was joined by family, friends, Anytime Fitness coaches and Chamber ambassadors for the event.

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Anytime Fitness in Hastings to celebrate a substantial remodel of the gym at 1355 S. Frontage Road. Owners Cortney and Derek … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/24/26

Merchants Bank to Hold Bundle Up Drive as Part of MBA Community Impact Month in September

This September, Merchants Bank is holding its company-wide “Bundle Up Drive” as a part of Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) Community Impact Month to address the growing need for warm clothing … more

9/4/26

Terry’s Hardware in Hastings has been purchased by Frattallone’s Hardware, beginning a new chapter for the longtime local business. Frattallone’s plans to retain the store’s familiar employees while gradually adding new products, services and signage.

New name, familiar faces as Frattallone’s takes over Terry’s Hardware

For longtime customers of Terry’s Hardware, the name on the building will soon change, but the new owners say they have no intention of changing what has made the Hastings store successful. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/19/26

Chevrolet of Hastings, formerly Tri Rivers Chevrolet, is now operating under the ownership of Wisconsin-based ONE Automotive Group. The Aug. 4 acquisition marks the company’s first expansion into Minnesota, while the dealership remains at its longtime Highway 316 location with its existing employees retained.

ONE Automotive Group acquires Tri Rivers Chevrolet in Hastings

The Chevrolet dealership along Highway 316 in Hastings has a new owner and another new name, with Wisconsin-based ONE Automotive Group acquiring Tri Rivers Chevrolet and entering the Minnesota market … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/19/26

Some beautiful ‘Days”! The focus of Rivertown days has always been the downtown area. That is where most of the family fun takes place. This year’s musical lineup and other family friendly events did not disappoint. New this year was the sand volleyball court in the middle of second street. See the rest of the Rivertown Days coverage on the back page of this edition!

Rivertown Days offers a weekend of family fun across Hastings

For more than four decades, Rivertown Days has brought Hastings residents, businesses and visitors together for a summer celebration, and the 2026 festival continued that tradition with music, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/22/26

Jason Aldean completes Treasure Island summer concert lineup

Treasure Island Resort & Casino has added a major country music name to its Labor Day weekend plans, with Jason Aldean set to headline the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 4. The … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/10/26

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce members, city ambassadors and Green 2 Go staff joined owners Steve Benowitz and David Benowitz as General Manager Jen Silber cut the ribbon to celebrate the recently opened dispensary at 2103 Vermillion Street. The ribbon cutting marked another step for the new Hastings business, which opened in November 2025 after months of planning, research and work through Minnesota’s new cannabis retail process.

Chamber welcomes Green 2 Go with ribbon cutting in Hastings

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Green 2 Go to the local business community with a ribbon cutting at the new dispensary, located at 2103 Vermillion Street in Hastings. The … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/25/26

Green grass has replaced mounds of debris at the former site of the Hastings Cooperative Creamery.

Creamery cleanup complete, ending nearly 3-year chapter after devastating fire

Nearly three years after a massive fire destroyed the Hastings Cooperative Creamery, city officials announced Monday that cleanup and demolition of the long-vacant site has been completed, bringing … more

By John McLoone | 6/24/26

Community ambassadors joined Intek staff members for a tour of their recently remodeled office space that was capped off with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Roughly 10,000 square feet of space was remodeled over a four-month period.

Intek office remodel wows community ambassadors

Intek celebrated the completion of a major office remodel in Hastings with a ribbon cutting, marking a fresh chapter for a company that has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/10/26

Open for three months, Hasu Japanese Restaurant hosts ribbon cutting event with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

Hasu Japanese Restaurant marked its ribbon cutting in Hastings with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from a place already settling into its rhythm. The restaurant, one of the city’s newer … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Fundraiser planned for Hastings sisters heading to National Miss Amazing Summit

Hastings Culver’s and the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club will partner for a special fundraiser on Tuesday, June 9, to support sisters Kaylee and Serenity Trevis of Hastings as they prepare to attend … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care founder Dr. Rachel Allgor is joined by family members, friends, staff and community partners during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the practice’s new office located at 830 Vermillion St. The expanded location provides additional space for patient care, future growth and the continued expansion of the clinic’s mobile audiology services.

Journey Audiology celebrates new office with room to grow and expanded services

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care marked a new chapter with the opening of its newly renovated office at 830 Vermillion St., giving the growing practice more space to serve patients while continuing … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/28/26

The 2026 Senior Resource Expo took over the Hastings High School commons area for a two-hour window for families to gather valuable information to help make the aging process smoother for all. 68 different vendors and sponsors gave out information and goodies during the event.

Senior Resource Expo connects families with local services and support

More than 200 community members filled the commons area at Hastings High School last Wednesday evening as the annual Senior Resource Expo continued its steady growth, bringing together dozens of … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/28/26

Chamber members, friends, family and staff joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the 328 Grill located in the former Me & Julio’s. Owner Mik German made the cut to officially open the new burger joint.

328 Grill cuts the ribbon

Just a few weeks after closing its kitchen operations at the St. Paul Park American Legion Post 98, 328 Grill officially opened the doors to its new standalone restaurant in Hastings, marking the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/27/26

328 Grill cuts the ribbon

Just a few weeks after closing its kitchen operations at the St. Paul Park American Legion Post 98, 328 Grill officially opened the doors to its new standalone restaurant in Hastings, marking the … more

By Bruce Karnick bruce@hastingsjournal.news | 5/20/26

Senior Resource Expo connects families with local services and support

More than 200 community members filled the commons area at Hastings High School last Wednesday evening as the annual Senior Resource Expo continued its steady growth, bringing together dozens of … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/20/26

Power of 100 women plan Downtown Takeover to support Hastings businesses this week

A new community event aimed at boosting local businesses and bringing women together will take over downtown Hastings this week. Power of 100 Hastings Women is partnering with the Hastings Downtown … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/14/26

An aerial view of the former Hastings Creamery property shows the dramatic progress made during recent cleanup and demolition efforts at the corner of Vermillion Street and 18th Street. The entire site has now been cleared, with fresh dirt filling the massive holes left behind from the removal of the burned buildings, underground structures and heavy processing machinery. Cleanup crews appear on pace to finish the project more than a month ahead of the June 15 deadline imposed by the Hastings City Council.

Former Hastings Creamery site nears completion of cleanup ahead of deadline after years of delays

Nearly three years after flames tore through the Hastings Creamery, a different kind of fire now appears to be driving activity at the site, urgency sparked by a June 15 deadline imposed by the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/13/26

Planners table action on indoor cannabis cultivation facility

The Hastings Planning Commission opted to table action Monday night on a proposed indoor cannabis cultivation facility on Enterprise Avenue, with commissioners saying they wanted significantly more … more

By John McLoone | 5/13/26

The 328 Grill will open May 11 in the old location of Me & Julio’s at 350 33rd Street in Hastings.

328 Grill sets May 11 opening for new Hastings location

The 328 Grill is closing one chapter and opening another, as the popular local restaurant prepares to relaunch in Hastings with a confirmed grand opening date. After years of serving customers … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/7/26