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Dakota County unveiled the new 26-bed Integrative Health Unit for the Dakota County Jail on Monday, March 10. The addition to the jail is designed to be the “intensive care unit,” in the …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/11/25
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At the Tuesday, March 4 meeting of Dakota County’s Opioid Response Action Committee (ORAC), the group finished its three-month creation of a strategic plan and adopted the plan to be carried …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/11/25
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With the temps expected to hit the mid-sixties this week, it is hard to believe that Hastings was hit with a major snowstorm just a week ago. According to the National Weather Service, Hastings was …
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By Bruce Karnick
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3/11/25
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The Hastings Concert Association presents Broadway performer Jeremy Stolle on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Jeremy Stolle, who lives in New York City, played the lead role in The Phantom of the Opera …
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3/11/25
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In a heartwarming ceremony filled with gratitude and admiration, the Hastings Rotary Club honored longtime educator and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leader Andy Lutz with the prestigious …
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By Bruce Karnick
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3/11/25
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A plan that would prevent biological boys in Minnesota from playing in girls’ sports received a full House floor debate this week. State Representative Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) voted yes on …
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3/11/25
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Johnny Le, 32 of Richfield, was charged by a warrant complaint on March 3, with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (prohibited occupational relationship) for sexually assaulting a …
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3/11/25
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Dakota County teachers and home school parents of fourth-grade students are invited to register for a chance to attend the 28th-annual Metro Children’s Water Festival Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the …
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3/11/25
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DARTS, a community-based nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and caregivers, announces the retirement of its President, Ann Bailey, effective July 2025. Ann Bailey …
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3/11/25
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Atticus Family Law, S. C., is pleased to announce the 2025 Missy L. Olson Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to two students seeking college degrees in fields that support individuals …
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3/11/25
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Hastings Branch announces this exciting opportunity for Hastings-area female sophomore or junior college students to attend the National Conference …
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3/11/25
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The City of Hastings has proclaimed that the Hastings community will work together during the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign to drive out hunger and restock the Market food shelf at Hastings …
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3/5/25
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At the Feb. 26 school board meeting, school board members heard from the Native American Parent Advisory Committee chair Keenan Humphry, discussed legislative priorities with Rep. Tom Dippel (R …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/5/25
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Mayor Mary Fasbender and Rep. Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) spoke before the House Capital Investment Committee on Thursday, Feb. 27 for state funding for PFAS water treatment plants within a future …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/5/25
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On Friday, Feb. 28, ISD 200 and the Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) hosted a Tribal Flag Ceremony at Hastings High School, adding the 11 Tribal flags alongside the Minnesota State …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/5/25
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The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association honored Hastings Journal reporter Bruce Karnick with its prestigious Media Award at the Minnesota High School League State Wrestling Tournament Saturday. …
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Staff Report
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3/5/25
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For the literary minded, the newest way to learn about the Dakota County Library system, from its newest books to why e-books can take so long to reserve, began appearing in podcast feeds early in …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/5/25
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At the March 3, 2025 meeting of the Hastings City Council, the council discussed the 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement, Gores Pool #3 and received a PFAS update from City Administrator Dan …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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3/5/25
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At the Tuesday, Feb. 18 meeting of the Hastings City Council, the council voted to move forward with the Civic Arena Mural and pushed back the closing date for the purchase of 1292 North Frontage …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/26/25
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Salting sidewalks, parking lots, roads and driveways is a winter ritual that helps keep ice and snow at bay and allows cars and pedestrians safe passage. Long after the winter snow has melted, …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/26/25
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