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Jeff Corkish
Weekly Teacher Feature
Our community benefits from learning from Jeff Corkish, an incredible coach and teacher who has been educating kids in Hastings for over 25 years!  A graduate of Concordia College with a … more
Raider newcomer Maddy Ritter has been making great strides in the water improving each week and working hard to get better. Here she swims the 200 individual medley against East Ridge.
Raiders swim tested for sections against Eastridge
The girls swim team was tested against a tough Eastridge Raptors team on Sept. 19 where they fell 106-80. They then bounced back nicely against North St. Paul, winning 87-54. “At … more
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Ryan Clemens led the Raider offense with 15 carries for 62 yards.
Football drops a heartbreaker to Bloomington Jefferson
The Raiders football team fell to 1-3 on the season with a 22-15 loss at Bloomington Jefferson on Sept. 21. The Jaguars Marching Band even played the Raider fight song as they ran onto the field, … more
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Reese Keller has been the consistent number three singles for Hastings this season. Keller won this match 6-1, 6-1.
Tennis splits the week
The Hastings girls tennis team travelled to Two Rivers High School on Tuesday, Sept. 19, winning that Metro East Conference matchup 4-3. Then Hastings played host to Hill-Murray on Thursday, Sept 21, … more
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Lucas Foss hit his brother Matt across the middle who then took the pass 22 yards to paydirt giving the Raiders their first touchdown of the game.
Football falls to Mahtomedi
Another Thursday night football game is in the books and the Raiders were on the wrong side of the 13-7 score moving Hastings to 1-2 on the season. Mahtomedi entered the contest in the same situation … more
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Elliot Renneke was pulling double duty Thursday night at the football game against Mahtomedi. He was there for both football and marching band where he played with his bandmates in his football uniform with the support of his football coaches and band instructors.
Pulling double duty
The high school activities calendar is packed full of opportunities for students to try so many wonderful things. Choir, theater, band, clubs and athletics just to name a few. But what happens when a … more
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With 15 goals scored, shots were taken from all over the field. This shot by Lily Bezdicek went in the close corner.
Soccer, a tale of opposites
The Raider boys (2-5) and girls (3-4) soccer teams started their seasons as opposites in the standings. The boys started off with a two-game win streak while the girls were beat in four straight … more
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Brooklyn Keller shows her serving power against Tartan that launches her off the ground. Keller won her match 6-0 and 6-1.
Raiders Tennis win streak ends at four
The girl’s tennis team started out with a bit of a down cycle in the win column, but they bounced back nicely with five victories in their last eight matches. “Last week, as a team, … more
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Miesville's Jack Ruhr Field was voted second best field in the state.
Local ballfields among the best
Amateur baseball is pretty unique to Minnesota and Wisconsin which, to some, is quite strange given the relatively short summer playing season. In Minnesota alone there are more than 300 townball … more
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The Endless Game board members accepted the certificate from the Guinness Adjudicator for their world record longest marathon baseball game in Kansas City surrounded by family, friends, volunteers and fellow players. Left to right: Bill Hutton, Jessie Aguirre, Jerry Weaver, World Record adjudicator Natalia Ramirez Talero, Soctt Reinardy and Ron Humble.
Hastings native helps break Guinness World Record
Growing up, the Guiness Book of World Records was truly the only place you could see many cool and weird entries. Of course, with the internet and its vast weirdness, you can find just about anything … more
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Marching band earns first place at Rosemount
The Hastings Raiders Marching Band travelled to Rosemount on September 16th to participate in the Rosemount Marching Band Festival. They competed against ten bands in Class A taking home the … more
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Three of the smaller party rooms in the back hall can be combined into one larger room with close access to the FunZone and the buffet.
Pizza Ranch opens in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove became home to the newest Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade on Monday, Sept. 18. The well-known Midwest restaurant chain provides a faith and family-focused restaurant with a full … more
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Josie Stepan
Weekly Teacher Feature
When Josie Stepan says teaching in Hastings is in her bloods, it’s not exaggeration. You see, her grandfather served as superintendent for ISD200 for 22 years. In addition to these family ties, … more
Kayakers explore the Mississippi, guided by a park ranger.
A weekend of discovery on the Mississippi
Explore the Mississippi River with a weekend of outdoor enjoyment. Join a park ranger on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Levee Park in Hastings for Bike with a Ranger.     Bike with a Ranger is … more
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Hastings as seen by rock stars!
The Hastings Area Rotary Club held their annual Rivertown Live Concert on Sat. Sept. 10 with three bands. The HYPE!, John Waite and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. The crowd packed into the … more
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The food for the Civil War Weekend, hosted by the Dakota County Historical Society with many local volunteers, was from the grounds of the estate, as much as possible, with local vendors like Duff’s Meats supplying the rest. These chickens and their friends provided the eggs and plenty of entertainment for kids attending the event.
Important piece of Hastings’ past brought to life
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Ruby Rotty (L) has been anchoring the number one doubles spot for Hastings. Seen here with Brooke Jelley, Rotty has also partnered with Mikayla Schuster and Reese Keller as the Raiders look to solidify their doubles pairings.
Catching up with Tennis
First, there needs to be an editorial apology to start this story off. Marissa Welch, head tennis coach has been emailing the information to me here since the start of the season. Last year, there … more
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Tristan Herbst finished fifth overall as the Raider’s top placing male at the first meet of the year. The team placed second behind East Ridge with the top five Raider runners averaging faster runs than any meet last year.
Cross Country Team runs first meet of the season
Cross Country has the fewest competitions of the fall sports season, logging only seven meets between Aug. 31 for the first meet of the season and the conference championships on Oct. 17. The first … more
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It’s a big weekend in Hastings! You can rock on the river, feast with a firefighter and drive into some of the community’s rich history. And, if you have friends in from out of town, they can enjoy it all and a stay at The Confluence, which is now open for lodging. Get your walking and dancing shoes on. It’s going to be a busy couple days! Civil War Weekend The Dakota County Historical Society will host “Civil War Weekend” at the LeDuc Historic Estate on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. The event will start at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. each day. The LeDuc Historic Estate is located at 1629 Vermillion Street in Hastings, Minn. Admission to the event is $9 for an adult, $8 for seniors, $7 for children (ages 5-17) and free for children 4 & under, or for members of the Dakota County Historical Society. This year’s theme is “Munitions & Technology”, and visitors will learn about what life was like as the country entered into a Civil War and the weaponry involved. Visitors will interact with various reenactors on the site; listen to live music and visit the general store. Presentations will feature Minnesota’s involvement and explore life during the outbreak of war. Founded in 1939, The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS), preserves, interprets and promotes the history of Dakota County, Minn. DCHS operates three historic sites -- Lawshe Memorial Museum at 130 3rd Avenue North in South St. Paul, Minn.; the LeDuc Historic Estate; and the Sibley Historic Site at 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway in Mendota, Minn.-- as well as a research library and research Web site. DCHS memberships range from $25 to $60 for individuals and households. Corporate memberships also are available, starting at $100. Call 651-552-7548 or visit www.dakotahistory.org for more information. Rivertown Live! Gates open for the Rivertown Live! Concert for a Cause Saturday at 4 p.m. The event features big-name entertainment on two stages at Levee Park in downtown Hastings. The event is sponsored annually by the Hastings Area Rotary Club. This year’s ticket is a big one! Taking the Rotary Pavilion Stage at 5 and 7:30 p.m. to warm up the crowd is The Hype. The Hype will lead concertgoers on a musical and visual road trip back to the 1980s, featuring the biggest hits from Motely Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith. Their show is actually five mini concerts packed into two hours. At 6 p.m., rock legend John Waite takes the main stage. Waite has released 10 studio albums as a solo artist and is perhaps best-known for his 1984 hit “Missing You” which topped the charts. He was also the lead vocalist for the successful rock bands The Babys and Bad English. Hits from his time with The Babys include top 20 songs “Isn’t it Time” and “Every Time I Think of You.” Taking the main stage at 9 p.m. is “Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas.” Mickey Thomas’ soaring voice propelled Starship through its peak decade of the 80s. He formerly was lead vocalist with the Elvin Bishop Band when he was lead singer on “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.” With Jefferson Starship, the hits kept coming, with classics such as “Jane,” “No Way Out,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Layin’ It One the Line.” After the band was renamed “Starship,” three number one hits came: “We Built This City,” Sara,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Get tickets at riverotwnlive.com. 82nd Annual Booya Fundraiser The Hastings Fire Department will host its 82nd Annual Booya Fundraiser at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Saturday Sept. 9. The tasty booya stew will be served starting at 11 a.m. There will be raffle drawings throughout the day. Contact any Hastings firefighter for tickets or call 651-480-6150. The event is sponsored by the Hastings Fire Department Relief Association.
Rock and roll, take in some history and booya time!
It’s a big weekend in Hastings!   You can rock on the river, feast with a firefighter and drive into some of the community’s rich history.   And, if you have friends … more
The cook camp at a previous Civil War Weekend. The LeDuc Historic Estate will be alive with history and fun for the whole family at this weekend’s Civil War Weekend.
Civil War Weekend a testament to Hastings’ rich Civil War history
For about 20 years, a group of volunteers have worked to bring history alive at the Dakota County Historical Society’s Civil War Weekend at the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings.   … more
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