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Campfire Programs begin at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park at the end of May

Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park for a variety of nature programs this summer. Campfire Programs begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run … more

6/3/26

Bjorn Briel will perform at 7 p.m. June 12 in a free concert at Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter to perform in Woodbury

WOODBURY – All are invited to attend Bjorn Briel’s “This Far” Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury, (7305 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN). The concert will … more

6/3/26

Paul Magee with share family history and stories about his grandparents, Irwin and Helen Magee, at the next Prescott Sharing and Show-and-Tell gathering June 15 at the Prescott History Center.

Prescott Sharing Show-and-Tell is June 15

Please join us for the Prescott Sharing and Show-and-Tell series at the Prescott History Center at 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026. Guest speaker, Paul Magee, will informally share stories about his … more

Submitted by Chris Falteisek | 6/3/26

Hastings native Jeffrey Sieben named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Legal 250 List

Hastings native Jeffrey S. Sieben of the Minneapolis law firm of SiebenCarey has been selected to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2026 Legal 250 list, earning recognition in the Personal Injury category. The … more

6/3/26

Hastings senior Ellie Magnus crosses the finish line to win the girls 100-meter dash at the Section 3AAA Championships. Magnus posted a section-record time of 11.80 seconds in the finals after running 11.83 in the preliminary round, earning a trip to the Class AAA State Meet.

Eleven Raiders State bound

The Hastings Raiders turned in a strong performance at the Section 3AAA Track and Field Championships on May 27 and May 29 at Macalester College, earning third place in the boys team standings and … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Carter Lundstrom delivers a pitch against Burnsville on May 25. Lundstrom threw a complete-game shutout for Hastings, allowing six hits and three walks with one strikeout in the Raiders’ 4-0 playoff win.

Baseball

Hastings opened Section 3AAAA tournament play with the kind of week that keeps a season alive, even if it also pushed the Raiders onto the tougher road through the bracket. The Raiders finished the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Class of 2026 officially graduates Friday, June 5

The Class of 2026 will be celebrated Friday evening, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony is currently slated to be outdoors at Todd Field, but the weather forecast has officials and parents hoping and … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care founder Dr. Rachel Allgor is joined by family members, friends, staff and community partners during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the practice’s new office located at 830 Vermillion St. The expanded location provides additional space for patient care, future growth and the continued expansion of the clinic’s mobile audiology services.

Journey Audiology celebrates new office with room to grow and expanded services

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care marked a new chapter with the opening of its newly renovated office at 830 Vermillion St., giving the growing practice more space to serve patients while continuing … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/28/26

Hastings High School celebrates student achievement with more than $237,900 in scholarships

Hastings High School seniors were recognized for their academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, career aspirations, and future plans during the annual Hastings High School Scholarship … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/28/26

The 2026 Senior Resource Expo took over the Hastings High School commons area for a two-hour window for families to gather valuable information to help make the aging process smoother for all. 68 different vendors and sponsors gave out information and goodies during the event.

Senior Resource Expo connects families with local services and support

More than 200 community members filled the commons area at Hastings High School last Wednesday evening as the annual Senior Resource Expo continued its steady growth, bringing together dozens of … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/28/26

A crowd favorite is the Teacher tug-o-war against the school champion at the end of the event and this year’s traditional tug-o-war did not disappoint.

Hastings Middle School raises $5,757 during annual tug of war fundraiser for Hastings Family Service

The ropes were tight, the cheers were loud, and the spirit of giving was stronger than ever as Hastings Middle School hosted its 23rd annual Tug of War fundraiser for Hastings Family Service, raising … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/27/26

Chamber members, friends, family and staff joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the 328 Grill located in the former Me & Julio’s. Owner Mik German made the cut to officially open the new burger joint.

328 Grill cuts the ribbon

Just a few weeks after closing its kitchen operations at the St. Paul Park American Legion Post 98, 328 Grill officially opened the doors to its new standalone restaurant in Hastings, marking the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/27/26

Rotary celebrates 45 years of service

For 45 years, the Hastings Area Rotary Club has quietly shaped the community through service projects, fundraising and volunteer work that stretches from local parks and bike trails to international … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/27/26

Hastings High School celebrates student achievement with more than $237,900 in scholarships

Hastings High School seniors were recognized for their academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, career aspirations, and future plans during the annual Hastings High School Scholarship … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/26/26

Members of the Hastings Police Department and Hastings Sharks pose for the annual picture outside the Dunkin’ Donuts shop in Hastings for the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser supporting Special Olympics MN.

Community rallies for Cop on a Rooftop

The morning crowd at Dunkin’ in Hastings came with coffee orders, donut cravings, and something more meaningful in mind as community members gathered once again for the annual Cop on a Rooftop … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/20/26

The central water treatment plant construction is well underway in the 1200 block of North Frontage Road in Hastings. This is the first of three planned sites to be built in Hastings.

State funding gives Hastings a boost in long fight over PFAS water treatment costs

After years of planning, lobbying, public meetings and growing concern over rising water bills, Hastings officials received a major victory at the Capitol Sunday night when the Minnesota Legislature … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/20/26

HEDRA hits on new development, cannabis facility proposal

The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority received updates on downtown redevelopment planning, industrial marketing efforts and several major development projects around the city … more

By John McLoone | 5/20/26

328 Grill cuts the ribbon

Just a few weeks after closing its kitchen operations at the St. Paul Park American Legion Post 98, 328 Grill officially opened the doors to its new standalone restaurant in Hastings, marking the … more

By Bruce Karnick bruce@hastingsjournal.news | 5/20/26

A full house, as usual, was on hand for the Hastings Prayer Breakfast.

Breakfast unites Hastings in prayer

The Hastings Ministerial Association brought together clergy, public officials, first responders, educators, nonprofit leaders and community members Thursday morning, May 7, for the annual National … more

By John McLoone | 5/20/26

Rotary member Scott Northard led the Hastings Area Rotary Club’s membership drive with Mayor Mary Fasbender giving a welcome message to kick the breakfast off.

Rotary celebrates 45 years of service

For 45 years, the Hastings Area Rotary Club has quietly shaped the community through service projects, fundraising and volunteer work that stretches from local parks and bike trails to international … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/20/26