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State Representative Tom Dippel
State Representative Tom Dippel sworn into office
State Representative Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) began his first term in office Tuesday as he was sworn in as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. "It is such an honor to serve as … more
Block 28, located at the southwest corner of Fourth Street West and Vermillion, has been slowly acquired by the city. The goal is to present travelers with a better image of Hastings.
HEDRA elects new officials, reviews busy development year
On Jan. 9, 2025 for its first meeting of the year, Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority met to elect new officers and for a presentation from Community Development Director John … more
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Half the House of Representatives’ chamber stood empty on Tuesday as House DFL boycotted the opening session of the legislature.
Empty chairs at empty desks:
The first day of the 2025 legislative session, the 94th congress of the state of Minnesota, was met with a half-empty House of Representatives as House Democrats boycotted the session in order to … more
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Dolores Pemble is celebrating 50 years of serving the sewing and alteration needs of Hastings residents as the owner of The Spool House at 108 East 5th Street.
A Stitch in Time: Fifty Years of Dedication at The Spool House
In the heart of our community lies The Spool House, a business that has been woven into the fabric of our town for over five decades. Owned and operated by Dolores Pemble, The Spool House stands as a … more
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ORAC members stood at the front of the room grouping action ideas into categories in order to develop the group’s strategic plan for the next two years.
ORAC hold first meeting of 2025
Dakota County’s Opioid Response Action Committee (ORAC) met on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for the first meeting of the year in order to continue working to create a strategic action plan for the next two … more
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City Councilors (L to R) Tim Lawrence of Ward 4 , Lisa Leifeld of Ward 3, Mya Beck of Ward 2, and DawnMarie Vihrachoff of Ward 1 were sworn in to the Hastings City Council on Monday January 6 2025.
City Council swears in new members, discusses PFAS and Red Rock Corridor
The Hastings City Council met on Monday, January 6 for its first session of the new year. First on the docket was to swear in the four members who won elections last November: Tim Lawrence of Ward 4, … more
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Hastings Scoop new local newsletter
Staying on top of the happening of any community can be difficult, much more so for local events and small businesses. Often the best places to find these events is from other grassroots sources be … more
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Two Raider athletes reach career milestones
Last week, Hastings had two senior athletes reach career milestones. Girls basketball player Haley Strain (left) scored her 1,000th point, and girls hockey player Victoria Steinke (right) made her … more
Gobble Gait organizers presented a donation of $131,000 to Hastings Family Service (L-R Amy Sutton, Brian Radke, Jay Kochendorfer, Mayor Mary Fasbender, Victoria Wellman).
27th Annual Gobble Gait raises record amount for Hastings Family Service
A record $131,000 was raised to benefit Hastings Family Service (HFS) at the 27th annual Gobble Gait held on Thanksgiving morning. This year celebrated a milestone for the event, surpassing $2 … more
2024 Hastings Chamber of Commerce Award winners to be honored at the 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Jan. 23 are (from left) Educator of the Year Katie Matzek, Dugarel’s as Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Debbie Grimm.
Chamber awards winners announced
The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has announced the award winners who will be honored at the 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. Th event will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Wexford at Emerald … more
The view from above as the Spin Doctors performed at Rivertown Days in downtown Hastings.
From PFAS to Hockey Day, 2024 was a big year
PFAS, PFAS and more PFAS. The City of Hastings’ fight against the forever chemicals present in the city drinking water supply was an ever-present story in 2024. It was a year full of a lot of … more
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Treasure Island’s December Charity of the Month: Hastings Family Service
When Amy Sutton, executive director of Hastings Family Service, started with the organization 15 years ago, she said one of her first calls was from Treasure Island Resort & Casino. … more
Hastings Prescott Arts Council President Kathy O’Keefe welcomed guests to the Gala for the Arts Sunday. The event was held at the Hastings Arts Center.
HPAC celebrates the arts, looks forward to opening of new art space
The Hastings Prescott Arts Council held its Gala for the Arts Sunday evening at the Hastings Arts Center. The event gave the organization the opportunity to update attendees – both in-person … more
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Even with the scaffolding, Hastings City Hall looks magnificent after dark with the Christmas tree in the foreground.
Hastings celebrates Small Business Saturday
Christmas carols and sleighbells could be heard along 2nd Street on Small Business Saturday. Shops and restaurants opened their doors to the cold and Hastings residents perused storefronts and took … more
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8K runners pass through the arch as the Gobble Gait begins Nov. 28 in Hastings.
Hastings Gobble Gait celebrates 27th year
Through flurries of snow and 20-degree weather, runners and walkers celebrated Thanksgiving morning with Hastings’ 27th annual Gobble Gait; 2024 marks a significant milestone for the event, … more
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Public Works Director Ryan Stempski presented at the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, here showing the 3D rendering of WTP 1.
Hastings Chamber of Commerce hosts PFAS update
The Hastings Chamber of Commerce hosted a PFAS update on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The meeting walked through Hastings’ plans for addressing PFAS, how the city arrived at this point, and future plans … more
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Hastings Public Works employees put up decorations in downtown Hastings on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Holiday Hoopla, Small Business Saturday, and City Tree Lighting Nov. 30
Downtown Hastings will be abuzz with activity Saturday, with the Holiday Hoopla activities and the annual tree lighting at Hastings City Hall. Downtown Hastings and businesses have been decorated for … more
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Ann and Bill Sylvander
Hastings Prescott Arts Council Announces 2024 Arts Heroes
The Hastings Prescott Arts Council (HPAC) is proud to announce Chris Falteisek, a Prescott native, and Ann and Bill Sylvander from Hastings, as the 2024 HPAC Arts Heroes. These remarkable individuals … more
Nathan Ray Justice
Hastings man charged for threatening Hastings Police Deputy Chief
A Hastings man who made threats to a Hastings Police Department officer was arrested Nov. 7 and booked into the Dakota County Jail. Nathan Ray Justice, 30, is being held on $60,000 bail for making … more
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Hastings Family Service officials during the taproom takeover at Spiral Brewery on Thursday Nov. 14.
Hastings to host 27th annual Gobble Gait
More than a quarter century after its inception, the Gobble Gait has become a staple of Hastings’ calendar. Each year money is raised for Hastings Family Service (HFS) to donate food and … more
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