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The mechanical bull was a huge hit with adults and kids alike with this young lady having a blast early in the evening.

Music, food, and a sense of community filled the air Friday evening as United Heroes League hosted its first-ever Freedom Fest at 2800 Ravenna Trail. Hundreds turned out for the event, which ran … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

This year, the Hastings Fire Association made more than 900 gallons of booya, which the residents of Hastings flocked to either to eat or take home. In just a few hours, the once-full vats of booya were nearly empty. Assuming the volume of an average bowl is about 12 ounces, the 900 gallons of booya makes exactly 9,600 bowls, or nearly enough to feed half of Hastings one meal.

Hastings Firefighters celebrate 84th annual Booya

9/17/25

Mike Haeve and Tiffany Neuharth spoke before the crowd at Rise Up Recovery’s fifth annual Roast.

Fifth annual Rise Up Recovery roast builds community

When Rise Up Recovery first started its now-annual roast in 2020, it was a way to support the community during the isolation of the pandemic. “The worst thing for addiction is isolation. The … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 9/17/25

Hwy 55 signal replacement and pedestrian updates in Hastings begins Sept. 22

ROSEVILLE — Crews will close eastbound Highway 55 from Pleasant Drive to Westview Drive in Hastings to remove and replace the traffic signals and pedestrian ramps, according to the Minnesota … more

9/17/25

Peace in Action marks International Day of Peace

A small gathering in Hastings will put peace into practice this weekend, with meditation, yoga, and open conversation on what it means to live peacefully in today’s world. The event, titled … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

MEGA Storage Garages completes expansion in Hastings

MEGA Storage Garages, the Twin Cities premier provider of large storage unit solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its Hastings location to meet the growing demand for secure, oversized … more

9/17/25

Superintendent Report

Hello Raider Nation! We had a great first full week of school! It was exciting to visit classrooms and see students actively engaged in fun and meaningful learning activities. The marching band … more

By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman | 9/17/25

Workforce Development Board seeks award nominations

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board is accepting nominations to recognize individuals, programs, companies and organizations that improve workplaces in Dakota and Scott counties. The awards … more

9/17/25

Hastings High School Raiders Archery Club

The HHS Raiders Archery Club is gearing up for its second season! After last year’s incredible success—advancing all the way to Nationals in Kentucky—the team is ready to take aim … more

By Bruce Karnick and Ryan Renneke | 9/17/25

Ellie Magnus scored the Raiders first goal against Two Rivers to give Hastings the early lead. Unfortunately, The Warriors rallied in the second half to tie the game at two.

Girls Soccer goes 1-1-1 over three games

The Hastings Raiders girls soccer team 5-2-1 overall, packed three matches into a demanding stretch, and the week told a full story, a gritty tie to open, a confident win to follow, and a hard lesson … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

Minnesota’s best runners showcased at Metro Under the Lights Invite

After the Metro East Conference Preview at St. Croix Bluffs was washed out on Sept. 9, the Raiders finally got to lace up for real under the glow of portable lights and runway beacons, racing the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

Chloe Aarness launches into her dive at Two Rivers, where she broke both the Hastings school record and the Metro East Conference record with a six-dive score of 264.05.

Girls Swim and Dive locks up two wins

The Hastings Raiders girls swim and dive team stacked up two more wins this past week, first topping Two Rivers on Thursday and then taking a non-conference meet against Chippewa Falls on Saturday. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

Hastings senior Jenna Brommerich, seen here serving during a previous invite, held steady in both singles and doubles throughout the week, taking on top-line matchups and showing grit against strong opponents from Maple Grove, Eagan, and Elk River.

Tough week for Hastings Girls Tennis, but glimpses of fight remain

The Raiders ran into a wall this week, dropping three straight matches to Maple Grove, Eagan, and Elk River. While the final scores leaned heavily against Hastings, there were bright spots, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

Chaska’s offensive line towers over the Hastings defensive front during Friday night’s matchup at McNamara Stadium, their size advantage setting the tone in a 35–14 Raider loss.

Football stumbles against ranked Chaska, show fourth quarter fight

The Hastings Raiders came into Week 3 undefeated, carrying a 2–0 record and plenty of optimism into their home field at McNamara Stadium. But the visiting Chaska Hawks, ranked among the top … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

Boys Soccer: A tale of two matches

The Hastings Raiders boys soccer team turned in a tale of two matches this week, falling just short in a 4-3 loss to Two Rivers on September 9, then roaring back with a commanding 5-0 win over South … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/17/25

ISD 200 School Board adopts MSBA Resolutions

The ISD 200 School Board adopted a number of resolutions for the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) delegate assembly including allowing school board candidates to omit addresses from campaign … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 9/16/25

SRO Officer James Domeier, ISD 200’s second school resource officer, on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.

It’s back to school for ISD 200 SRO Domeier

Across the district, students of all ages are back in classrooms, meeting teachers, new friends and all manner of staff that make District 200 tick. One new face to both staff and students is Officer … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 9/10/25

First-Ever Freedom Fest brings music, food, and community spirit

HASTINGS — The United Heroes League is throwing its first-ever Freedom Fest on Saturday, September 13, and it is shaping up to be an evening where live music, good food, and small-town … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/10/25

Arn Kind, a member of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, drilled attendees of the LeDuc’s Civil War weekend on maneuvering and the various ways to hold their 1861 Springfield muskets.

Le Duc celebrates Civil War Weekend

In light rain, Arn Kind, a member of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment drilled his new soldiers on turning, about facing, and how to hold their 1861 Springfield muskets in the LeDuc … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 9/10/25

Hometown Dairy opened its doors Sept. 9 and will sell a number of local goods alongside deli fare and ice cream.

Hometown Dairy opens new storefront

A new local dairy store opened last Tuesday at the site of the former Hastings Dairy Store. Hometown Dairy, run by Produce Plus, opened its doors Sept. 9 at 1700 Vermillion St. The store will … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 9/10/25