In the business of moving boats

Ten years ago, Cliff and Jeanne Lewis found the perfect place to move their business. It’s a commercial/residential lot along Highway 61 south of Hastings, and as well as being the Lewis’s home, it’s home base for Cross Country Boat Transport, Inc.

Major changes outlined at Hastings Country Club; restaurant now open to the public

Four major changes are planned for this fall and next year at the Hastings Country Club. Starting Sept. 1 the club, fighting a downturn in the economy and in the golf industry, has dramatically cut rates for members, opened its restaurant to the public, offered tee times to the public every day and come up with a new golf-only option for members.

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Turnbull’s work keeps lights bright

Until about 15 years ago, the only way a headlight on a car would go dim was if the bulb was dying or it was covered in dirt. Since auto manufacturers started making their headlight lenses out of plastic rather than glass, drivers have seen the quality of their headlights deteriorate over time, even when they put in new bulbs.

Brown honored by Spring-Green

Ryan Brown, manager of Spring-Green Lawn Care in Hastings, was recognized for his achievements at the company’s regional meeting in Bloomington.

Hastings Ford plans fund-raiser for Hastings Public Schools Foundation

Hastings Ford Lincoln Mercury will play host to its third annual Drive One 4UR School event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25. For every person who takes a test drive in a new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury during the event, Ford Motor Company and Hastings Ford will donate $20, up to $6,000, to the Hastings Public Schools Foundation.

Gilomen Innovations succeeding in Hastings location

Like many people, a poor economy meant Terry Gilomen was looking for work. For eight years, he worked as the service manager at Tahoe Sports in Rosemount, fixing boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and everything in between. The business closed a few years ago as the economy took its toll on the marine and powersports industry, and Gilomen needed work.

Lunda/Ames/MnDOT to occupy former Lawrence building

When Lawrence Interiors moved from its location in the industrial park to downtown Hastings, they left behind one very big building. That building didn’t stay vacant for long.

Augustana Health Care Center is at top of the list

Well done. A recently-completed state survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services gave high marks, very high marks to Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings.

Depot gets a winner in its burger challenge

At the end of a long day working at her restaurant, Kim Sawicki comes home and watches shows about restaurants on her television.

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Hastings Hallmark has a new owner

The challenging thing about the gift shop business is that nobody needs what you sell, said the new owner of the Hastings Hallmark store. “It’s not like the grocery store where you have to go every week, and so we work hard to make it more exciting and more fun to keep people coming back regularly,” said Brad Boogren, who now runs the store in the Westview Center.

Former boxer, firefighter opens new restaurant in Coliseum Sports Bar

Former professional boxer, St. Paul firefighter, home remodeler, hobby farmer, Prescott restaurant owner/ manager, Hastings resident for several years. All these fit the newest Hastings restaurant manager, Gary Holmgren.

Road show finds treasures in Hastings

Coins, jewelry, helmets, swords, guitars, silver and gold were all items brought in by Hastings-area residents at the Ohio Valley and Refinery Road Show that took place Monday thought Saturday last week at Country Inn and Suites here.

Cheryl Bullington elected president of Hastings Rotary Club

Cheryl Bullington was recently elected to be president of the Hastings Rotary Club.

Treasure Island presented with Patriot Award

Treasure Island Resort & Casino recognized and thanked for their support of the military and veterans by Michael J. O’Rourke on behalf of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Maurices names new manager

Maurices, located in the Westview Center, has named Marlo Willadsen as store manager.