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Walden Plan on brief ‘pause,’ proposal for 300 units east of Hastings gets council committee review

Plans for the large-scale Walden at Hastings development on the new southern border of Hastings have hit a slight delay and are expected to start working their way through public meetings in May. … more

By John McLoone | 4/17/24

Councilmember questions downtown planting coming from city budget

At the Hastings Council meeting on April 1, much discussion sprouted up about who should be paying to take care of the the downtown planters and hanging baskets. The city received bids from Precision … more

By Nicole Rogers | 4/10/24

PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

The City of Hastings issues the following public notice about Hastings drinking water in response to new EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA and PFOS to 4 parts per trillion that were just … more

4/10/24

Tom Dippel (left) and Grayson McNew (right) with Minnesota COP Chair David Hahn.

Party leaders attend Republican fundraiser

On Thursday, Republican Party leaders and grassroots activists met at a fundraiser in Cottage Grove for Republican Endorsed house candidates Tom Dippel and Grayson McNew. Dippel is running for House … more

4/4/24

Special assessments approved for 2024 city road projects

The Hastings City Council on Monday night approved a resolution to adopt assessments to property owners for the 2024 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements. The project was previously approved by … more

4/3/24

New staff welcomed at Hastings council meeting

The March 18th Hastings Council meeting, a special night for promotions and introduction of employees, brought many visitors to the meeting hall. “Welcome, this is always one of our favorite … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/27/24

Hastings will receive share of Dakota County opioid settlement

The City of Hastings will receive some funding from Dakota County to help battle the opioid epidemic. The Hastings City Council on Monday night approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the county, … more

Staff Report | 3/21/24

Pictured from left are Washington County Board Supervisor Karla Bigham, Afton City Councilmember Lucia Wroblewski, Hastings City Councilmember Jen Fox and District 41 State Sen. Judy Seeberger. Wroblewski was endorsed by Senate District 41 for her run for the Minnesota House District 41A seat, and Fox in District 41B.

Senate District 41 DFL Endorses Local Elected Officials Wroblewski and Fox

Excited Senate District 41 DFL Party convention delegates unanimously endorsed Afton City Councilmember and retired St. Paul police officer Lucia Wroblewski and Hastings City Councilmember and Spiral … more

3/21/24

Proposed site plan for self-storage facility.

Planning Commission pushes forward Spiral Blvd. Storage Unit proposal

At the top of the March 11 Hastings City Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Chris Teiken swore an oath of office for his next term, Gino Messian was reelected Chair and Rob Halberg reelected … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/21/24

Hastings School District Superintendent Dr. Tamara Champa addressed the Hastings City Council at its meeting March 4.

Champa grateful for city partnership, neighborhood improvement plan goes to bid

During the March 4, Hastings City Council meeting, Dr. Tammy Champa, Hastings School District Superintendent, expressed gratitude for the partnership with the city. She highlighted school … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/13/24

The Hastings City Council presented outgoing Ward 1 Councilmember Tina Folch with the gift of a commemorative picture of Hastings City Hall at her final meeting on Monday, March 4. From left are Councilmembers Dave Pemble and Trevor Lawrence, Mayor Mary Fasbender, Folch and Councilmembers Lisa Leifeld, Angie Haus and Jen Fox.

Folch’s dedication, fight for constituents will leave lasting impact on Hastings

During her two terms serving Ward 1 on the Hastings City Council, Tina Folch’s voice always was heard. Folch chimed in on every agenda item and fought hard for projects near and dear to her and … more

By John McLoone | 3/13/24

Vihrachoff selected to fill council seat

DawnMarie Vihrachoff was selected by the Hastings City Council to fill the Ward 1 council seat vacated by the resignation of Tina Folch. Folch’s last meeting on the council was Monday night. … more

By John McLoone | 3/6/24

A map of roads that will be part of the 2024 Hastings Neighborhood Infrastructure Project.

Hastings approves bonding for roads, Civic Arena, city hall

The Hastings City Council approved issuance of $10 million in Charter Bonds to pay for three major upcoming projects at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20. The bond issuance date of March 18 was also … more

By John McLoone | 2/28/24

Jen Fox of Hastings, who is running as the DFL candidate Minnesota House District 41B seat.

DFL chair, Fox talk about the importance of participating in elections

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin visited the Hastings Journal office Tuesday, Feb. 20 to talk about the need for political participation to bridge the growing divide. Martin … more

By John McLoone | 2/28/24

Three apply to fill Ward 1 seat on city council

With Hastings Ward 1 City Councilmember Tina Folch attending her final meeting on Monday, March 11, the Hastings City Council met Monday to interview three applicants for the vacancy. The council is … more

By John McLoone | 2/28/24

Township Day is March 12

Tuesday, March 12 is an important date for the one in every six Minnesota residents who reside in a township. Township Day is when 1,780 townships across the state and area hold their annual … more

Staff Report | 2/21/24

DFL candidates Lucia Wroblewski (left) and Jen Fox are running for the Minnesota House of Representative seats in Senate District 41. Wroblewski, an Afton City Councilmember, is running for the Minnesota House 41A seat in the northern part of the district. Fox, co-owner of Spiral Brewery and a Hastings City councilmember, is running for the 41B seat on the south end of the district.

Senate District 41 DFL Announces February 27 Precinct Caucuses

The Senate District 41 Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party will hold caucuses for its 30 precincts on Tuesday, Feb/ 27, starting at 7 p.m. at locations throughout the 13 communities in the district. … more

2/21/24

GOP Dist. 41 caucuses are Feb. 27

The Minnesota State Senate District 41 Republican Party will hold precinct caucuses Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. District 41 GOP Chair William Beck said delegates and alternates to the for … more

2/21/24

Walden plan should hit planning commission in March

The Hastings City Council agreed unanimously last Tuesday night that no further environmental study is needed for the proposed Walden at Hastings development. Community Development Director John … more

By John McLoone | 2/14/24

Applications being accepted to fill Folch term

Residents of Ward 1 in the City of Hastings interested in serving on the Hastings City Council take note! The Hastings City Council on Monday night approved the resignation of Councilmember Tina … more

Staff Report | 2/7/24