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The Hastings School Board received a detailed look at the district’s enrollment trends Wednesday night, Feb. 25, as Director of Finance and Operations Jennifer Seubert presented the annual October …
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By John McLoone
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3/4/26
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The Hastings School Board meeting Wednesday, Feb. 25, highlighted both celebration and serious reflection, as board members honored an outstanding educator, received updates on student achievement …
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By John McLoone
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3/4/26
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The Minnesota House of Representatives is once again open for business after lawmakers returned to St. Paul on Tuesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. The off year of the legislative …
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By Tom Dippel District 41-B
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2/25/26
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Dakota County residents looking for ways to get involved and help others are invited to the Community Volunteer Fair Tuesday, March 3 from 3–5 p.m. at Wescott Library in Eagan. The fair will …
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2/25/26
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The drivers who steer students safely to and from school got a little extra thanks this week. The Hastings Bus Company marked Bus Driver Appreciation Day with a breakfast that brought smiles, fresh …
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By Bruce Karnick
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2/25/26
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The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has appointed two new members to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. Andrea Miller will represent the private sector and Jeremy Miller will …
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2/25/26
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Savannah Leyde is a proud resident of Hastings and has been named a top 10 finalist in the Ms. Health & Fitness competition, a nationwide search recognizing women who exemplify strength, …
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2/25/26
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A Hastings fourth grader spent a recent day learning about local government in a way most students never do, after winning a statewide essay contest sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities. …
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By Bruce Karnick
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2/25/26
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Members of the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club presented a check to the Hastings Fire Department for $2,000. The check represents the proceeds of the Lions Club’s Super Breakfast, held Feb. 4.
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2/25/26
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Nominate a local hero to be recognized as Dakota County celebrates the lifesaving efforts of first responders and residents during National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 17–23.
Each …
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2/25/26
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On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Hastings City Council convened for a work session that offered a sweeping look at the state of the city’s parks, trails, facilities and recreation programs — and a …
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By John McLoone
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2/25/26
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In a lengthy presentation and discussion at the Feb. 17 Hastings City Council meeting, city officials and county partners updated residents and council members on the planned improvements along …
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By John McLoone
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2/25/26
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Nearly two and a half years after a fire reduced the former Hastings Cooperative Creamery complex to a charred shell, the Hastings City Council on Feb. 17 took decisive action to force the …
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By John McLoone
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2/24/26
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Local business owner Jen Fox and civil rights attorney Cole Birkeland joined state senator Judy Seeberger in earning unanimous endorsements from hundreds of active Democrats meeting at Oltman Middle …
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2/24/26
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that they have cancelled about $38 million in public health investments for Minnesota, effective as of Feb. 11. The terminated funding …
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2/18/26
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The City of Hastings has a 50-acre parcel of industrial land that it has long held out seeking a large manufacturing operation to locate on the site off Spiral Boulevard. Barriers to that are ease of …
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By John McLoone
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2/18/26
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The 2026 Climate Action Framework prioritizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Minnesotans While Minnesota already experiences the impacts of a changing climate, we remain committed …
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2/18/26
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Weapons screening started Feb. 17 at the Minnesota State Capitol building in accordance with an executive order signed by Gov. Tim Walz in January. The order requires the Minnesota Department of …
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2/18/26
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Dakota and Scott County Farmers Unions are hosting an event beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Burnhaven Library Large Meeting Room, 1101 County Rd 42 W., Burnsville, for people to learn more about …
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2/18/26
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) completed 78 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the second half of 2025. The MPCA …
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2/18/26
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