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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 …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/20/26
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Dakota County is seeking volunteer anglers to support the popular Take a Kid Fishing event on Sunday, June 7, from noon–3 p.m. Take A Kid Fishing allows youth to enjoy a popular Minnesota pastime …
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5/20/26
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Conditions are ripe again for smoke from wildfires in Canada to descend into Minnesota and create poor air quality that can impact Minnesotans' health. Wildfires are becoming larger and more frequent …
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5/20/26
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The Minnesota Drinking Water Annual Report for 2025, released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today, showed that more than 99% of Minnesota's public water systems met all federal …
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5/20/26
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We're excited to provide a family friendly, and wallet friendly event for Memorial Day this year. It's the 11th annual Memorial Day March For Them. A scenic 10 mile walk along the Hastings River …
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By Tom Wright – March for Them Executive Director
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5/14/26
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John Fassbender, president of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, will present "Practical uses for using AI for genealogy work, from transcribing and translating documents to photo enhancement, …
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5/14/26
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A new community event aimed at boosting local businesses and bringing women together will take over downtown Hastings this week. Power of 100 Hastings Women is partnering with the Hastings Downtown …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/14/26
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The Hastings Hawks opened the 2026 season Sunday afternoon with sunshine, a lively crowd at Veterans Park, and a difficult challenge against the Northfield Knights in a Classic Cannon Valley League …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/14/26
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Nearly three years after flames tore through the Hastings Creamery, a different kind of fire now appears to be driving activity at the site, urgency sparked by a June 15 deadline imposed by the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/13/26
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The Hastings City Council took several major steps Monday night in the city’s ongoing response to PFAS contamination in the municipal water system, including advancing plans for a second water …
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By John McLoone
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5/13/26
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The Hastings Planning Commission opted to table action Monday night on a proposed indoor cannabis cultivation facility on Enterprise Avenue, with commissioners saying they wanted significantly more …
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By John McLoone
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5/13/26
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A community fundraiser aimed at supporting local first responders delivered a meaningful boost to both the Hastings Police Department and Hastings Fire Department this week, with each department …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/13/26
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Wentworth Library in West St. Paul reopened after a year-long renovation Wednesday, May 6 with a celebration showcasing the building’s updated features and new gathering spaces. Dakota County …
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5/13/26
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The City of Hastings took another major step in addressing PFAS contamination in its drinking water system, as the Hastings City Council on May 4 approved a site plan for the proposed eastern water …
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By John McLoone
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5/7/26
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A standing-room-only crowd filled the Hastings City Council chambers Monday night, May 4, as residents on both sides of a contentious debate over Minnesota’s new state flag turned out to be heard …
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By John McLoone
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5/7/26
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Volunteers of all ages gathered at Pleasant Park on April 24 to celebrate Arbor Day in Hastings, planting trees, supporting local environmental efforts, and continuing a community tradition that has …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/7/26
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On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 2691, also known as the Manufactured Home Park Residents’ Bill of Rights (MHPRBOR), to protect Minnesota’s manufactured home owners and …
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5/7/26
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Plans to reconstruct Highway 61 through Hastings are advancing toward a 2028 construction start, setting the stage for a project that local officials and business owners say will reshape one of the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/7/26
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A 19-year-old St. Paul man is facing a series of felony charges after authorities say he stole a vehicle from the Dakota County Courthouse parking lot and led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/7/26
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The 328 Grill is closing one chapter and opening another, as the popular local restaurant prepares to relaunch in Hastings with a confirmed grand opening date.
After years of serving customers …
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By Bruce Karnick
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5/7/26
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