Hastings Star Gazette

This week on Page 13A, we report on the decision by Russ Welch to retire as the head hockey coach at Hastings High School. Welch has coached here for 21 years and has been a high school coach in the state for a total of 34 years. He’s had countless fantastic teams over those 21...

Hastings High School will be represented in eight weight classes at this weekend’s state meet in St. Paul. The eight wrestlers will attempt to advance in the tournament, which begins for individuals at 9 a.m. Friday at the Xcel Energy Center. The quarterfinal round begins at 4:30...

Two Hastings residents spoke out about concerns they have regarding the city’s 2015 street improvement project. The project, which involves Bahls Drive and portions of South Frontage Road, includes a trail connection from the middle school property to Conzemius Park. As city engineers...

It’s time to enjoy some of the area’s finest foods and beverages and help the food shelf at Hastings Family Service. The 20th annual Hastings Tastings will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W. Seventeen Hastings...

Longtime Hastings High School boys hockey coach Russ Welch has decided to retire from coaching. He has been the head coach at Hastings for the past 21 years. “It’s just time,” Welch said. “I’ve been thinking about it for quite a while. The timing just seemed right. There’s...

Because of what has been described as outdoor warning siren “fatigue,” city and county emergency managers in Dakota County, following a recommendation from the National Weather Service, have changed their policy regarding when outdoor warning sirens are activated. In the past,...

The Hastings girls basketball team has a big game here Tuesday night. The Raiders play host to the Hill-Murray Pioneers. If Hastings can win the game, they'll share the Metro East Conference title with Hill-Murray.  Hastings has a 19-5 overall record on the season, which is...

The Feb. 24 trial for Rock Island, Ill., murder defendant Timothy McVay has been delayed to give attorneys more time to iron out issues regarding evidence. A new trial date could be set during a Feb. 27 status hearing. McVay, 40, is charged with first-degree murder and concealment...

When Rebecca and Kuba perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Hastings Middle School, the result will be a blend of entertainment. Their appearance is part of the Hastings Concert Series. They perform in the United States, jazz clubs in Poland and on some of the top cruise lines. They...

Dakota County honored 105 of its employees Tuesday. The annual Employee Recognition Day was held at the regular Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting in Hastings and honored employees for their years of service to the county. Honored employees included the following: 45 years...

Everyone has a story … maybe more. Some may want to write them, while others want to discuss the stories. For a little more than three years the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC) Writers group has been meeting monthly – first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to...