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Falteisek’s ‘Celebrate Prescott’ Concert is Oct. 11

PRESCOTT – At 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, the Prescott Area Historical Society presents Chris Falteisek’s “Celebrate Prescott” Concert at Joy Lutheran Church, 1435 St. Croix … more

Submitted by Chris Falteisek | 9/26/24

Blow the Roof Off! - Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble

The Hastings Concert Association is pleased to bring Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble to Hastings Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, September 22 at 3 PM. You don’t want to miss this special … more

9/18/24

A Little Texas in Hastings

Little Texas kicked a little to a packed audience on the Hastings riverfront. There were three bands, Slamabama on the Rotary Pavilion Stage with Little Texas and Diamond Rio on the main stage. The … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/18/24

HHS prepares for homecoming week

Preparations are underway for this week’s Hastings High School Homecoming. Administration at the high school sent out a message Monday to high school students about this year’s … more

9/12/24

Support Military Families & Veterans Through a Day of Outdoor Entertainment!

Home Free, all-vocal country entertainers, to perform at Veterans Fest in Hastings, MN on September 14, 2024. Join us at Veterans Fest for live music, food trucks, giveaways, and more, all in … more

9/4/24

The field of 108 golfers begins to disperse to their carts for the start of the 15th Annual Raider Football Golf Tournament at the Hastings Golf Club.

Raider Football Boosters host 15th annual golf tournament

Each year, high school sports become increasingly expensive to offer as school budgets tighten across the country. This shift often leaves teams to fend for themselves financially. Booster groups … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/29/24

The south side of the mural celebrates spring with the bold sunset, spring flowers and a white tail deer. The west side of the mural celebrates fall. As you look at this side of the mural with the raccoon and fall colors you will notice McNamara Stadium at Todd Field off in the distance, a perfect not to the history of Raider sports.

Arts and Culture Commission completes Roadside Park project

The Hastings Arts and Culture Commission has been busy lately with the completion of the ‘Paint by Numbers’ community project at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Roadside Park and a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/22/24

The almost 24-year-old bleachers at Hastings High School are in the process of being replaced thanks to a $750,000 investment from the school district. The new bleachers offer improved safety and reduced maintenance costs while maintaining the same line of sight for fans.

Bleachers replaced at Hastings High School Fieldhouse

The fieldhouse at Hastings High School is undergoing a much-needed upgrade to the facilities, new bleachers. Athletic Director Trent Hanson provided the details of replacing the original bleachers … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/22/24

Emotional Rescue, LLC and MindfulMotion Pilates, Wellness, and Ayurveda are teaming up to share “PupALates” with everyone!

Emotional Rescue, LLC and MindfulMotion Pilates, Wellness, and Ayurveda are teaming up to share “PupALates” with everyone! The class is a combination of Yoga and Mat Pilates, appropriate … more

Nicole DePalma | 8/21/24

The Army National Guard brought their rock-climbing wall to this year’s National Night Out party at Lions Park. The Rockwall is always a huge hit at public events.

Public Safety Advisory Commission and City of Hastings hosts National Night Out

National Night Out or Night to Unite is a United States wide program to encourage local law enforcement and the communities they serve to engage with each other in a relaxed and informal setting … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/15/24

The River Valley Chorale is under the artistic direction of Hastings native, Ryan McCoy, and the organizing committee is chaired by Kathy Warren, with members Sarah Lockwood, Carolyn Campfield, Margaret Goderstad, Monica Laust, and HPAC Board Representative, Steven Read.

Announcing the River Valley Chorale

The new choral ensemble will start in September 2024 and serve Hastings and the surrounding communities. Perhaps you have sung in a school, college, or church choir and find yourself wanting to sing … more

8/14/24

Kurt Neumann of the BoDeans belted out a song in the band’s set at the Music by the Mississippi Festival Saturday night.

Music by the Mississippi brought the heat!

It was a hot night at the Treasure Island Amphitheater for its Music by the Mississippi Festival Saturday. The weather wasn’t all that was steamy. In a festival headlined by the BoDeans and the … more

By John McLoone | 8/1/24

The view from above as the Spin Doctors were finishing their portion of the Rivertown Days concerts in downtown Hastings. The riverfront provides the perfect backdrop for the carnival rides and midway games.

Days to remember!

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 … more

By Graham P. Johnson and Bruce Karnick | 7/25/24

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.

Miesville holds first annual ‘Water Wars’

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 … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/25/24

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 … more

7/25/24

Crowds from the 2023 Rivertown Days gather downtown.

Spin Doctors headline Rivertown Days 2024

Rivertown Days has long been the biggest event on the Hastings calendar. Live music, a craft fair, carnival rides, and events from the medallion hunt to the car show draw residents from across the … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 7/17/24

The Hastings area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts led the parade with their color guard.

Despite the threats of rain, Hastings shows up big for Fourth of July celebration

Mother Nature has been messing with the region a lot recently. Just as the flood waters were beginning to recede, more rain entered the forecast and threatened to put a damper on the Fourth of July … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/11/24

Author Frank White alongside part of the black baseball exhibit at the Sibley Historic Site.

Dakota Co. Historical Society hosts Historian Frank White to discuss MN’s black baseball roots

On Friday, June 28, the Dakota County Historical Society hosted Frank White, author of They Played For the Love of The Game: Untold Stories of Black Baseball in Minnesota to speak about … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 7/4/24

Vermillion State Bank, the longtime fireworks show sponsor, is proud to bring the Fourth of July celebration to Hastings each and every year. The show typically lasts 20-25 minutes and is held at Hastings Public House on the Hastings Golf Club course, which is the best spot to view the show.

Fourth of July fun includes parade, fireworks

What is happening on the Fourth of July in Hastings and the surrounding area? It is a good bet that there will be a lot of celebrating this great country’s independence with friends and family! … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/27/24

Twelfth Night: Theatrical Performance in the Park

The Hastings Arts and Culture Commission is excited to announce a theatrical performance in the park. The Classical Actors Ensemble presents Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph … more

6/20/24