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The city approved contracts for the central water treatment plant and raw water main on Monday. These are renderings of what the plant is expected to look like upon completion.

City approves central water treatment plant contract

For months now, residents have wondered just how much it would cost to build a water treatment plant to treat city water for PFAS. On Monday the city of Hastings and its residents … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 8/19/25

“The money was borrowed so we could get public transpiration. We never got public transportation,” said Commissioner Margaret Horsch regarding redevelopment of the park-and-ride lot located on Tyler Street.

HEDRA provides updates on projects across city, from Walden to Chase Bank

The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) met on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and discussed updates to various projects around town from a new Chase Bank to the Walden … more

Graham P. Johnson gjohnson@hastingsjournal.news | 8/19/25

Regina Auxiliary community-wide garage sale and bake sale set for Sept. 5-6

The Regina Auxiliary is holding its annual community-wide Thrifty Treasures Garage Sale on September 5 and 6 at the Resurrection United Methodist Church in Hastings. All proceeds go to the Regina … more

8/13/25

River Valley Concert Band concludes season

The River Valley Concert Band’s 2024–2025 season came to a close with an impressive showcase of musical versatility and community spirit. In four well-attended concerts at the Hastings … more

8/13/25

Insurance veteran brings new energy to Hastings agency while honoring longtime legacy

When Michael Thoreson took over ownership of Shane Lanning’s long-standing Farmers Insurance agency in Hastings on July 1, it was more than a career move. It was a reunion, a continuation of … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/13/25

Hastings Family Aquatic Center scheduled to close for the season on August 24

The City of Hastings sent out a reminder to residents that the Hastings Family Aquatic Center will close for the season August 24. For residents that still have punch cards or passes to use, they … more

8/13/25

Jack Seleski makes a sliding catch while Max Krebs does his best to avoid a collision in right field. Krebs almost messed up the picture in a funny tuck and roll sequence that followed but then made up for it in the next inning with the highlight of the night at Elko. He crushed a two-run bomb in the sixth inning to finally put Hastings on the board.

Hawks season comes to an end, one game short of State… again

How does the saying go? It’s like déjà vu all over again. Sadly, for the Hastings Hawks, that is exactly what it was. The last five seasons, the Hawks have made solid runs in the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/13/25

Two teams from the Randolph Reelers have earned a spot in this year’s high school fishing tournament. The team of (left to right) Prestyn Reuter and Alex Marzen placed third and the team of Evan Goriesky and Owen Engsether placed fifth.

Randolph Reelers making waves in the Minnesota bass scene

The Randolph Reelers fishing team is turning heads in the Minnesota BASS SE Metro Conference this season. Made up of students from Randolph, MN, and neighboring communities, including Hastings … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/13/25

One of the biggest projects organized by the Hastings Area Rotary Club is the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park. The Pavilion hosts community events all summer long and it is a central piece for the riverfront, supplementing the downtown area.

Rotary Festival on the River aims to bring music, family fun, and community spirit to Hastings

Hastings is getting ready for a new kind of summer celebration. The Rotary Club’s Festival on the River will take over the riverfront pavilion later this month, offering a full day of music, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 8/13/25

Cedarhurst Mansion garners interest from event oriented business

It’s a place that hosted presidents, in days gone by. “To say that Cedarhurst has a storied past is underselling it a little bit,” Council member Dave Thiede observed in the July … more

By Joseph Back | 8/13/25

Ice rate increases for the Hastings Civic Arena come in part due to the $5.3 million project for a new refrigeration unit, repairs to the west rink’s roof, and the addition of solar panels.

District continues to protest ice rate increases

Representatives of ISD 200 continue to chafe against the potential rate increase for civic arena ice time in ongoing discussions with city officials. In particular, school board members protested the … more