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Hastings City Hall began renovation in 2023 for the dome roof, masonry repair, replacing the annex roof and updating the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The $5 …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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7/17/24
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On Tuesday, July 2 Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Angie Craig visited Hastings High School to speak about the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, a bill that would require social media platforms to …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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7/11/24
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After making a career of working with Hastings’ retirees, on June 28, 2024 Hastings Senior Center Director Laurie Thrush will join their ranks. Thrush has been with the Hastings Senior Center …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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6/27/24
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Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender and the city council proclaimed June 3, 2024, DARTS Appreciation Day at the council meeting on Monday, June 3. DARTS has served older adults, families and caregivers …
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By Nicole Rogers
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6/13/24
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At the June 3 Hastings City Council meeting, City Administrator Dan Wietecha gave an update on the state of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in city water, discussing sources of funding for …
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By Graham Johnson
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6/12/24
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Service is in Paul Hicks’ blood. The former Hastings mayor and longtime city councilmember was honored by members of the Minnesota House Monday with a resolution read in his honor. Hicks serves …
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By John McLoone
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5/30/24
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HOYT LAKES, Minn. — On Thursday, May 23rd, House File 4738 - legislation authored by Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) - was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz. The bill contains $24 million …
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5/30/24
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The Minnesota Legislature adjourned its session Sunday with no state bonding bill. The City of Hastings had hoped that money towards the three water treatment plants it needs to build to filter out …
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By John McLoone
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5/22/24
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The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) adopted a 2024-2025 strategic plan Thursday night that prioritizes potential projects that will take shape in coming years. …
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By John McLoone
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5/16/24
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One Hastings City Council seat in each of the four wards will be on the ballot this fall. Candidates wishing to run to be a councilmember must fill out and submit an affidavit of candidacy available …
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Staff Report
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5/15/24
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The City of Hastings put everything on the table Thursday night, building its case that it deserves funding help to fight its battle against PFAS and PFOS forever chemical contaminants in its …
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By John McLoone
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5/15/24
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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. …
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By John McLoone
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4/17/24
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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 …
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By Nicole Rogers
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4/10/24
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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 …
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4/10/24
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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 …
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4/4/24
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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 …
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4/3/24
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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 …
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By Nicole Rogers
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3/27/24
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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, …
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Staff Report
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3/21/24
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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 …
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3/21/24
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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 …
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By Nicole Rogers
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3/21/24
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