A successful season is in the books for the Hastings girls basketball team. After a big win in the Section 4A opener at Burnsville Thursday, the Raider season ended in the Section semifinal game at …
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By John McLoone
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3/7/24
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Work is finally underway on the roof project portion of the historical Hastings City Hall renovation and repair project. The Hastings City Council at its last meeting voted to move ahead with bonding …
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By John McLoone
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3/6/24
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DawnMarie Vihrachoff was selected by the Hastings City Council to fill the Ward 1 council seat vacated by the resignation of Tina Folch. Folch’s last meeting on the council was Monday night. …
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By John McLoone
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3/6/24
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The Hastings City Council has enlisted the help of a lobbyist in its pursuit of funding to fight the PFAS forever chemicals in the drinking water supply that is forcing the city to build three new …
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By John McLoone
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3/6/24
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The Hastings non-profit organization Ability2Believe was formed to help individuals with special needs. It held a successful Wine & Beer Tasting Thursday, Feb. 22 at Hastings Public House. The …
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By John McLoone
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3/6/24
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Hastings sophomore swimmer Tristan Herbst and junior diver Charlie Jensen qualified for state in the 2024 boys 3AA section swim and dive championships held at Teo Rivers High School in Mendota …
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By John Molene
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2/28/24
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The Hastings City Council approved issuance of $10 million in Charter Bonds to pay for three major upcoming projects at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20. The bond issuance date of March 18 was also …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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Planning is well-underway for Hockey Day Minnesota 2026, to be hosted at the United Heroes League, 15211 Ravenna Trail, Hastings. UHL Founder and President Shane Hudella updated the Hastings Rotary …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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The Hastings Rivertown Lions Club hosted their 3rd Annual Super Breakfast on Saturday, February 24 benefitting the Hastings Fire Department and First Responders at the Resurrection United Methodist …
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2/28/24
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The Hastings community showed its appreciation to a vital part of its workforce on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The day is set aside as Minnesota Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and local officials enjoyed lunch …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin visited the Hastings Journal office Tuesday, Feb. 20 to talk about the need for political participation to bridge the growing divide. Martin …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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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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2/28/24
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Voters can cast early ballots in local township elections beginning Friday, Feb. 23. Township election day is Tuesday, March 12. During early voting, also known as direct balloting, voters can …
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2/28/24
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The Hastings Public House will hold a benefit Sunday, March 10 from 2-5 p.m. Proceeds of the event will go to families of three members of law enforcement who lost their lives in Burnsville on …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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With Hastings Ward 1 City Councilmember Tina Folch attending her final meeting on Monday, March 11, the Hastings City Council met Monday to interview three applicants for the vacancy. The council is …
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By John McLoone
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2/28/24
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To the editor:
A bill is being formulated at the legislature that would restrict a city’s ability to control its zoning ordinances. The state law would even supersede any zoning ordinances …
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2/28/24
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Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota families have claimed $231 million through the new Child Tax Credit, benefitting 183,000 children. Families have qualified for an average credit of $1,322. Walz …
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2/28/24
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The new Kaposia Library in South St. Paul joined the Dakota County Library system Tuesday, Feb. 20 with a grand opening showcasing the building’s many modern features and inviting design. …
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2/28/24
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Ms. Megan Koerner applied for a teaching job at Hastings High School seven years ago. Although she had never been to Hastings prior to her interview, she instantly knew she was “home.” …
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2/28/24
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The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appointed Andrew Howard of Burnsville to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. Howard will represent the private sector. His appointment was effective …
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2/28/24
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