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Local Artist featured for Minnesota Twins and Nike’s City Connect

The Minnesota Twins City Connect uniforms have certainly invoked a lot of different emotions since their recent reveal. Regardless of how you feel about the uniforms, one thing you can feel good … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/19/24

Hastings Family Service Driver Out Hunger golf tournament was held at Hastings Golf Club on Monday, June 10. Congratulations to tournament winners (from left) Bob Wise, Kerry Wise, Mike Quam and Lucas Bunting.

HFS tees up to drive out hunger

The 4th annual Drive Out Hunger golf tournament was held at Hastings Golf Club on Monday, June 10, raising $18,500 for Hastings Family Service. According to Kelly Carter, HFS Development and … more

6/19/24

A retirement 41 years in the making: Kathy Gleich retires from St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton school

If you ask anyone if they think they will stay in the same job for 41 years, most people will likely say no. If you ask those same people if their job as a teenager had a huge impact on their work … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/13/24

Congratulations again to the graduating class of 2024. You did it, you made Hastings proud, now, go make something happen and be the change this world deserves.

Congratulations HHS Class of 2024

Graduation is a time that kids can’t wait for, a time where they have proven they are becoming adults, they have done it, made it through high school. This is also a time the community gathers … more

A Photo story by Bruce Karnick | 6/12/24

Graduation is here!

Congratulations to the Hastings High School Class of 2024! You did it! HHS has a tradition called the Raider Walk where faculty, underclassmen and parents all form a path from the fieldhouse through … more

6/10/24

Presenters (from top to bottom) designer Steven Boyd-Smith, Dakota County Historical Society Executive Director Matt Carter and Building Remembrance for Reconciliation Chair James Curry talked about two important projects underway in Hastings in a virtual meeting recently.

Projects will highlight history, heritage of early Black settlers in Hastings

The Dakota County Historical Society is working on two big projects to honor the history of Hastings’ early Black families. Last month, the DCHS hosted a gathering of descendants of those … more

By John McLoone | 6/7/24

At right, Hastings City Administrator Dan Wietecha speaks at a neighborhood meeting to residents concerned with proposed plans to build one of three water treatment facilities to filter out PFAS contamination in Wallin Park.

City pledges to study PFAS treatment plant location

City of Hastings leaders stressed that changes could be made to plans for placement of water treatment plants and they have preliminarily been located on city-owned sites to make the PFAS remediation … more

6/6/24

Hastings track & field claims MEC titles!

We are proud to introduce to you the Metro East Conference Champions, the Hastings Raiders! The boys won with a score of 186 and the girls won with a score of 179. more

Submitted Photo | 5/31/24

American flags were waving at the patriotic Memorial Day Program sponsored by the Nelson-Lucking American Legion Post 47 and the Lyle Russell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 120, as well as their Ladies Auxiliaries, Monday Morning at Levee Park in Hastings.

Rain doesn’t dampen Memorial Day messages

A little rain didn’t do anything to dampen the poignant messages passed at the Hastings Memorial Day program Monday morning. All but the bravest attendees – or these equipped with … more

By John McLoone | 5/30/24

Hastings track & field claims MEC titles!

We are proud to introduce to you the Metro East Conference Champions, the Hastings Raiders! The boys won with a score of 186 and the girls won with a score of 179. more

5/30/24

The map shows the proposed location of water treatment plants that would remove PFAS contamination from the city drinking water supply.

PFAS treatment plants proposed to be built next to existing and future wells

The City of Hastings has worked diligently for years to come up with a plan to fight PFAS forever chemicals. Unfortunately, the city didn’t start with a level playing field. While other … more

By John McLoone | 5/30/24

Lucas Knoll had his badge pinned by his grandfather Ray Knoll. Ray served on the Hastings Fire Department for 35 years. There is a lot of pride and honor in this picture for both gentlemen and it shows how community service tends to run in the family.

22 Firefighters Welcomed and Honored

The dedication of members of the Hastings Fire Department was honored Saturday morning at a ceremony for badging of new members and celebrating promotions and service. Mayor Mary Fasbender credited … more

5/23/24

Hastings Memorial Day observances planned throughout community

Hastings Community Memorial Observances are planned for Monday, May 27, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Roadside Park, Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, and the Veterans Memorial at Levee Park. … more

5/22/24

The DCSO staff members that participated in the Coffee with a Cop community event at Froth and Cork in Hastings with Hastings resident Theresa Chatelle. Left to Right, Community Relations and Equity Coordinator Genesis Sudderth, Sergeant Klug, Correctional Deputy Mills, Deputy Martin and Theresa Chatelle.

Dakota County Sheriff's Office hosts two community events.

Law enforcement offices around the country are working very hard to engage with the community through events that are not associated with any kind of emergency call. Often called ‘Coffee with a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/16/24

Four races on city ballot this fall

One Hastings City Council seat in each of the four wards will be on the ballot this fall. Candidates wishing to run to be a councilmember must fill out and submit an affidavit of candidacy available … more

Staff Report | 5/15/24

State Senator says Minnesota Pollution Control should be doing more to get Hastings funding in PFAS fight

The City of Hastings put everything on the table Thursday night, building its case that it deserves funding help to fight its battle against PFAS and PFOS forever chemical contaminants in its … more

By John McLoone | 5/15/24

National Day of Prayer event lifts community

It was an uplifting morning as the Hastings Clergy Association held its National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel Thursday. The room was packed with City of … more

By John McLoone | 5/9/24

New Trier restaurant owner restrains burglar

A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree burglary after he was caught at 3:55 a.m. in a restaurant in New Trier April 26. Jason Paul Sudbeck, from Onamia, MN, was taken into … more

Staff Report | 5/8/24

Chamber, schools work together to build a better workforce

As part of its Business Education Network, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau teamed up with the Hastings High School College & Career Department to hold an Employability … more

By John McLoone | 5/8/24

Hastings Public Works Director/City Engineer Ryan Stempski

PFAS situation will be presented at May 9 meeting

If your home is served by the City of Hastings water utility, an important meeting is being held Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at Hastings High School. Attendees are asked to park in the lower-level … more

By John McLoone | 5/8/24