While the preparation for Hastings Rivertown Days takes the majority of the year, the runup to the event is when the rubber hits the road for Hastings Chamber of Commerce President Kirsty Barse: The …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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7/14/25
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This year’s Fourth of July celebration was the 249th anniversary of the United States. Hastings was filled with private parties and their own fireworks shows in between the Hastings Golf Club …
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By Bruce Karnick
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7/10/25
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Actors ran lines and practiced blocking during week four of rehearsals for Black Dirt Theater’s “Anything Goes” even as the set was being built up around them. Cole Porter’s …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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7/10/25
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In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which will occur on Aug. 2, 2026, Dakota County Historical Society has announced a 14-part presentation …
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7/10/25
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The Dakota County Historical Society will host an “En Plein Air” painting event at the Sibley Historic Site from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Admission for this event is $50 per …
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7/10/25
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SOUTH ST. PAUL - Historical Society will host their “Mendota After Hours” presentation at the Sibley Historic Site at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18. The presentation “Norman Rockwell and …
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7/10/25
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The weight of replacing the 26-year-old mural that has welcomed visitors downtown for a generation was not lost on muralists Dena Young and Kada Groalen. The final design that passersby can see …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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6/25/25
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World Music Day 2025 was scheduled for June 21, 2025, and this is Hastings ninth annual year hosting, so they were not going to let the threat of some heat change their minds. Little did the event …
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By Bruce Karnick
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6/25/25
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Hastings Police blocked off Sibley Street and opened their doors on Tuesday, May 13 for their open house as part of Police Week in Hastings. The event showcased the equipment across Hastings Fire …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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5/23/25
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This summer, the local stage will light up with toe-tapping tunes, comedic chaos, and classic Broadway flair as Black Dirt Theater announces the cast for its 2025 summer production of Anything Goes. …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/14/25
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Last week Treasure Island Resort & Casino employees were at the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center in Hastings for their new Island Impact social responsibility program. Over 30 Treasure …
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5/14/25
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From Country Road to Don’t Stop Believing to Learn to Fly, Second Street echoed with music for the 16th annual Hootenanny. The event provides live music across various bars, breweries and …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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4/30/25
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The Hastings Arts Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary with events ranging from open mic nights to concerts to masses in the old Guardian Angels Church. Founded in 2014 to better house the piano …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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4/16/25
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Hastings is buzzing with anticipation as the River Valley Band prepares to take the stage for its "Pops Concert". The concert, set to take place on Sunday April 27 at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Middle …
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4/16/25
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"Steamboats, Towboats, and River History Exhibition" will be opening the weekend of May 3, 2025 at The Prescott History Center. It will bring Prescott’s river history to life through river …
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4/9/25
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The 28th annual Hastings Tastings event on Monday evening, March 24, brought together businesses, volunteers, donors, and community members to fight hunger in the Hastings area. Together, $28,555 was …
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4/3/25
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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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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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The Hastings Concert Association presents Broadway performer Jeremy Stolle on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Jeremy Stolle, who lives in New York City, played the lead role in The Phantom of the Opera …
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3/11/25
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Dakota County teachers and home school parents of fourth-grade students are invited to register for a chance to attend the 28th-annual Metro Children’s Water Festival Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the …
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3/11/25
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