Hastings Star Gazette

At times, it is hard to believe what Bob McNamara accomplished in his lifetime. He had very humble beginnings in a house full of boys being raised by a single mother. He somehow went from that to become a standout football star here and then, later, stardom at the University...

The Hastings City Council will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, at City Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda. The main topic of discussion will be the Riverfront Renaissance project, which involves several renovations to downtown Hastings spread out over...

Downtown Hastings could really use a break. More than anything, though, they could use your help. Usually, downtown gets a big shot in the arm from its biweekly car shows throughout the summer. This year, though, rain has significantly impacted pretty much every show. Some have...

The Edina Realty Rivertown Days medallion has been found. Jen Shonkwiler of Hastings found it Thursday afternoon by Hastings Middle School. It was found south of the school on the right side of the walking path and was hidden under a log in the bushes. Four clues had been released...

A unique request has the Rosemount City Council asking some big questions. During the council’s last work session, Tom Furlong asked the council to consider annexing his property from Nininger Township. Furlong owns 415 acres in the township, including the Emerald Greens Golf Course....

Hastings native Bob McNamara has passed away. He was 82 years old. McNamara was a standout football player at Hastings High School and went on to play for the University of Minnesota. He was their MVP in 1954. McNamara was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, played in the...

The City of Hastings would like to remind residents that this is the time of year where bodies of stagnant water, such as lakes, ponds and ponding basins, can form algae blooms that can be potentially hazardous for both humans and animals. The city asks residents to...

Late this fall, work will get started on the newest section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail in Dakota County. The Mississippi River Regional Trail (MRRT) is a planned 27-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail that, when completed, will stretch from South St. Paul to Hastings along...

To the editor, I’ve lived in Hastings for almost three years (so I’m not a “townie”) since I bought a house here on the east side. I love many things about Hastings including the people and the small town atmosphere. But I had to comment on the editorial about the fact...

To the editor, On Friday night, July 11, Minnesota Representative John Kline received national recognition on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, by being named a “Worst Congressman.” Maher says “there are a lot of terrible, entrenched congressmen out there.”  Why...

The gates of the Little Log House Pioneer Village will soon open for the 24th annual Little Log House Antique Power Show. It runs July 25 through July 27 in Hastings. International Harvester and Air Cooled Flywheel Engines are this year's main equipment features. A variety of...