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Senior Parker Stoltz runs his last MSHSL race as a Raider at the state cross-country meet finishing 115th with a time of 17:02.8. Stoltz will run one more race as a Raider, the NXR Heartland Regionals on November 9 with the rest of the Raider boys.

Raiders run at State meet Two Raiders competed at the Les Bolstadt Golf Course at the University of Minnesota on a chilly Saturday afternoon, November 1. Seniors Parker Stoltz and Linnea Ronning both … more

By Bruce Karnick | 11/4/25

Sen. Judy Seeberger announced her re-election campaign for Minnesota Senate District 41 from the Spiral Brewery Stage.

Sen. Judy Seeberger Launches re-election campaign

Mayors, activists, and politicians gathered in Spiral Brewery last week for the official launch of Sen. Judy Seeberger’s (DFL-Afton) re-election campaign. “She has stepped up and … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 10/29/25

A huge thank you to the Spanish Honor Society for their help with the Hastings Family Service food drive which brought in 1,120 pounds of food during the Community Halloween Party. (L to R) Sophia Kovalenko, Lelai Ly, Greta Larnson, Eli Handrich, Danzel Saliente.

Two Halloween events, two great turnouts, one winner

The Hastings community came away winning this weekend thanks to two great Halloween events attended by over 5,000 people. Every year on the weekend before Halloween, the City of Hastings and the … more

A photo story By Bruce Karnick | 10/29/25

Elaine Mikel-Mulder and Simone Rendon answered community-submitted questions ranging from navigating shrinking budgets to brining unity to the district in the HCTV’s Candidate Forum before the Nov. 4 election.

HCTV Candidate Forum showcases ISD 200 School Board Candidates

Beneath the hot lights of Hastings Community TV’s (HCTV) studio, school board candidates Elaine Mikel-Mulder and Simone Rendon fielded questions for the ISD 200 School Board Candidate Forum. … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 10/29/25

Custom Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 jerseys set for unveiling at Treasure Island

Get a sneak peek at the jerseys that will hit the ice in Hastings for Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 during a special unveiling celebration at Treasure Island Resort & Casino’s Island Event Center on … more

10/29/25

Elizer Darris, Executive Director at Minnesota Freedom Fund, alongside a number of nonprofits like Families Supporting Families against Violence, Communities United against Police Brutality and Black Lives Matter Minnesota gathered before the Dakota County Judicial Center and called for the termination of the three Eagan police officers and eight Dakota County correctional officers involved in the arrest and detainment of Kingsley Fifi Bimpong last year.

Minnesota Freedom Fund calls for terminations of officers involved in Bimpong case

Last Monday, community groups including the Minnesota Freedom Fund, Families Supporting Families against Violence, Communities United Against Police Brutality and Black Lives Matter Minnesota … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 10/29/25

Hastings Marching Band Director Emily Chandler spoke to the marching band’s season along with members of the marching band captain squad.

School Board approves Civic Arena Contract

ISD 200 School Board members voted 6-1 to approve the new civic arena contract for the 2025-2026 school year which includes the increased “premium usage fee” rate for the school district. … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 10/29/25

The City of Hastings Parks Department Program Specialist Paige Marschall visited the Hastings Area Rotary club at their recent meeting with information related to the last 10 years of events at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park in downtown Hastings.

A Decade of Music, Movies, and Milestones at the Rotary Pavilion

Community Program Specialist Paige Marschall had a full-circle moment this week, returning to the Hastings Area Rotary Club to reflect on a decade of programming at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/29/25

Political Bellwethers and Hastings

The idea of a political bellwether is a concept of a place or person who consistently predicts the results of elections. American politics has a particular focus on political bellwethers for the US … more

10/29/25

River Valley Band begins 16th Season

Autumn fills the air as community music begins another amazing season. The River Valley band will begin its 16thseason with its annual Veterans Day Concert on Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 pm at … more

10/29/25

The Suits

The Suits are comprised of four dynamic gentlemen performing four genres of hit music from the ‘50s through the ‘80s: Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and Rock. Fusing smooth choreography and tight … more

10/29/25

Spiral Yoga is opening their doors, Bringing Inward Peace to Hastings, MN.

The vibrant community of Hastings has a new destination for cultivating mindfulness, self-awareness and inner peace at “SPIRAL YOGA” located at 312 2nd Street East, Hastings. Founded by Certified … more

10/29/25

Frank Dosdall walks through an area that should be under water in Bay City, Wis., on Monday, July 18, 2022. Frank and Cathy Dosdall have lived in Bay City their whole lives and have watched their harbor go from a vibrant waterfront to a place where no one can swim, play or fish. They’re really excited about this Army Corps dredging project in hopes that it can bring the Bay City beach back to what it used to be. ] Elizabeth Flores • liz.flores@startribune.com ORG XMIT: MIN2207191222180022

As Mississippi River's Lake Pepin shrinks, project will study role of ravines

Lake Pepin, the largest naturally occurring lake on the Mississippi River, is a beloved resource and important economic engine for the Wisconsin and Minnesota towns that border it. In the summer, … more

10/29/25

Lisa Imbryk, Marking and Membership Coordinator with the Lawshe Museum was one of the researchers who combed through microfiche, archived local newspapers, and interviewed players for the Lawshe’s newest exhibit “A Dream of the Future: 125 Years of Women’s Hockey in Minnesota,”

Lawshe Museum Unveils 125 years of women’s hockey exhibit

It must have been infuriating, seeing the same headlines year after year. “Are these the first girls to play hockey?” “Joyce Ellersich, the first girl to play … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 10/24/25

Financial assistance available for well water treatment systems

Private well owners in Dakota County who have elevated contaminant levels in their drinking water can receive financial help to address these issues. The Minnesota Department of Health is providing … more

10/22/25

Free pet vaccine clinic coming to Hastings, thanks to new community partnership

Hastings families with furry companions have a reason to mark their calendars. On Monday, November 3, the Animal Humane Society is teaming up with Hastings Family Service to bring a free vaccine … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/22/25

One of the many unique shows that HCTV produces is Take a Hike Mike starring Mike Bremer. The premises are simple; Bremer joins a local business he is highlighting as an employee for the day and often hilarity ensues.

Hastings Community TV: Small team, big impact, uncertain future

By all appearances, Hastings Community TV is a modest operation, tucked away on the third floor of Hastings High School. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a lean crew cranking out … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/22/25

BCA releases 2024 Uniform Crime Report OCT. 16, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released the 2024 Uniform Crime Report, a summary of crime data submitted by local law … more

10/22/25

Minnesota’s draft 2026 Climate Action Framework update now open for public comment

Minnesota state government is inviting Minnesotans to share feedback on a draft of the 2026 Climate Action Framework – an updated summary of actions that will reduce climate pollution and … more

10/22/25

Last Saturday’s protest was the largest in a series of weekly protests that have been ongoing for months, referencing what they say is overreach from the Trump administration.

Hastings residents join ‘No Kings’ protests

No Kings 1 Some 600 protests crowded the sidewalks along the intersection of Highway 61 and Fourth Street last Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protest which saw tens of … more

10/22/25