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At Hastings Public Schools, one of our core values is Partnership. We believe we are strongest when we collaborate with students, families, businesses, and our broader community to support learning … more
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Two Hastings seniors receive outstanding athlete awards. Left, Trey Beissel is the recipient of the Apollo Award and Right, Ellie Magnus is the recipient of the Athena Award.
Seniors receive Outstanding Senior Athlete recognition.
Hastings High School is proud to announce that Trey Beissel and Ellie Magnus are the recipients of the 2025 Athena and Apollo awards. These annual awards are given to the outstanding athletes, one … more
Hastings Community Development Director gave the annual report on development activity to HEDRA commissioners Thursday, Feb. 12.
Hastings’ development momentum continues
From new housing subdivisions and a PFAS water treatment plant to downtown façade improvements and long-range growth planning, 2025 was a year of steady momentum for development in Hastings. … more
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A photo of debris in the former Hastings Cooperative Creamery building during a November inspection.
Council action would require Hastings Creamery clean-up by summer
Three years after a massive fire tore through the former Hastings Cooperative Creamery complex on Vermillion Street, the long-blighted site could finally see movement toward demolition and cleanup. … more
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The Raiders 12U girls team used the varsity girl’s locker room, an extra special treat for them for their team picture before the Wild Spotlight Game.
Local 12U B teams surprised with the Wild Spotlight game
On most winter nights at the Hastings Civic Arena, you will find youth hockey players lugging gear through the lobby, parents juggling coffee cups, and a few familiar faces in the stands. On Friday, … more
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Wayne Thompson, left, and Trish Thompson stand behind their kitchen table surrounded by the handmade gift bags they created to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The couple has spent the past several months preparing nearly 250 decorated bags for their donation-based fundraiser, with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s mission of providing treatment, travel, housing and food at no cost to families. A donation box sits behind them as part of their ongoing grassroots effort to raise awareness and support for children battling cancer.
Local couple’s gift bag fundraiser supports St. Jude’s Mission of Hope
For Trish and Wayne Thompson, the mission is clear, and it begins and ends with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The reason that I am supporting St Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital … more
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Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled Buffalo Tower at Treasure Island.
Buffalo Tower reopens at Treasure Island, marking new chapter for Prairie Island Indian Community
The sound of applause echoed through the lobby at Treasure Island Resort and Casino as tribal leaders, construction partners, employees and community members gathered to celebrate a fresh start for a … more
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Traffic safety programs saving lives, driving down traffic deaths
Minnesota saw a more than 20 percent drop in overall traffic deaths last year thanks to a combination of first responder work, road safety infrastructure investments and focused enforcement, … more
“We need a leader at the state capitol who actually represents us, and by that I mean somebody who is accessible to you as constituents, somebody who is excited to talk to you about issues and bring your issues to the state capitol,” said Jen Fox, the DFL candidate for House District 41B.
Hastings Caucuses see increase in attendees
The first attendee for the Hastings GOP precinct caucus was Chad Kalis, who arrived just before the event officially opened at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Commons. Kalis was a first-time caucus … more
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Hastings Family Service has had to change how it distributes food into the community as fewer people have been coming in for food assistance due to fear from ongoing federal immigration operations across Minnesota. A particular concern for HFS CEO Amy Sutton was the rise in emergency rent and utility assistance requests, which she called “a real crisis.”
ICE confirmed in Hastings
Last week, Hastings Police Chief Dave Wilske confirmed that Hastings Police had seen Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) in the community. Hastings Police Department (HPD) responded to a … more
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Lawmakers and activists including Hastings’ own Bridgette Norring spoke at a press conference last week in Washington D.C. that would sunset Section 230 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act that provides broad immunity to social media platforms from user-created content.
Norring testifies for bill that would pull protections from social media companies
Last week Hastings’ own Bridgette Norring spoke in Washington D.C. on a bill that would repeal Section 230, broad protections for social media companies from the content hosted on their site. … more
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Spiral Co-op Board members Leigh Arnoldy, Brandon Brayfield, and Amanda Olson pose during the 47th anniversary of the business last weekend.
Spiral Co-op Celebrates 47 years
Last weekend Spiral Co-op celebrated its 47th year anniversary. The cooperative grocery store began in 1979 with 66 initial members in the old National Guard Armory. Since then, the co-op has … more
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The full SnoWeek court left to right: Freshmen Gabe Ferdig and Stella Thurmes, Sophomores Alexa Verhaagh and Ben Schwanke, Juniors Danzel Saliente and Peyton Engeldinger, Seniors Violet Schult and Matthew Maulucci.
Hastings High School celebrates SnoWeek 2026
The gym was full, loud, and smiling as SnoWeek pep fest 2026 unfolded with music, cheers, games, and plenty of school spirit. Students packed the bleachers Friday afternoon for a fast-paced program … more
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AAUW HASTINGS BRANCH INVITES COLLEGE WOMEN TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
AAUW Hastings Branch invites college women to apply for a scholarship to a leadership conference May 27-30 Every year, the National Conference for College Women Scholars (NCCWSL) takes place at … more
The Transit Link On-Demand Pilot Program launched last week that provides residents on-demand transportation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for a flat fee of $3.50.
Transit Link On-Demand bus program launches in Hastings
When passengers book a ride with the new Transit Link On-Demand, drivers like Dave E. Douglas are notified with a ping on the tablet mounted to the dashboard of their buses. Douglas is a retired … more
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The 2026 Neighborhood Project will reclaim or reconstruct a stretch of Pleasant Drive and 4th St West this summer. The project will cost about $4.8 million, with 679,500 to come from special assessments.
Hastings to receive $1 million in federal earmarks for PFAS
The next drop has officially hit the PFAS funding bucket, with the city to receive $1.092 million in congressionally directed spending, often referred to as earmarks, from the 2026 fiscal year budget … more
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One of the first spaces residents and visitors encounter is the fireplace area, designed to create a warm, home like welcome and a comfortable place to sit and connect.
Benedictine Regina unveils $1 million remodel focused on comfort, community
The first thing visitors notice when they step into Benedictine Living Community Regina in Hastings is how little it feels like a facility. The space feels more like an apartment building. Warm, … more
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Staff at United Hospital Regina Campus in Hastings trained last month with the new Zeto One electroencephalogram (EEG) that will allow patients to receive EEGs from Hastings, rather than having to travel to the Twin Cities. Administrative Fellow Bolu Gbadebo(left), Allina Health Neurosciences Clinic Manager Meghan Peters, and Patient Care Manager Mike Nicholson were all part of the training.
Zeto-One EEG coming to Hastings Allina
The Zeto One electroencephalogram (EEG) looks and sounds like something out of science fiction. Patients wear the 24-sensor black head net over their head like a bike helmet which connects to a … more
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Three girls from the Hastings Just for Kix dance studio performed on New Year’s Eve Day at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. L to R Katelynn Qualy of Hastings and Ella Therrien and Elisa Stoeckel of Prescott represented at Raymond James Stadium.
Local dancers perform in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve Day
A group of dancers from Hastings Just For Kix Dance Studio recently performed in the pre-game and halftime shows at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida on December 31st, 2025. The game was … more
Hastings Catholic Education Foundation Opens 2026 Scholarship Program for Local Graduates
The Hastings Catholic Education Foundation (HCEF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2026 Annual Scholarship Program. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to … more
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