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Diane Logue may have to find another place to ride her horses once the new interchange is built on Highway 52 and County Road 24 in Cannon Falls.
No deal for Hampton Woman 
It was no deal for a Hampton woman, but she had fun on the “Deal or No Deal” show anyway.
RELATED CONTENTNew Ravenna Town Hall opens for business 
As of last week, Ravenna Township has a new official town hall at 20425 Red Wing Blvd. The building replaces the former town hall that was destroyed by fire in May. While the fire was considered arson, no charges were ever filed.
RELATED CONTENTNuclear issues top the new Tribal Council's priority list 
Prairie Island tribal leaders pledged Monday to keep their focus on nuclear waste management.
RELATED CONTENTHalloween party continues tradition 
Family fun, games and activities, and food will be the main attractions when the annual Community Halloween Party, sponsored by Youth First, Hastings Parks and Recreation, Hastings Community Education, and Hastings YMCA, is held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Hastings High School commons area, 200 General Sieben Drive. More than 1,000 kids attended last year's party.
Nininger Township trail to Spring Lake Park moves ahead 
Construction of the Mississippi River Regional Trail alignment along Dakota County Road 87 from Spring Lake Park in Nininger Township to Hastings will not begin until next year, but Dakota County officials have begun the official steps to acquire property for the needed right-of-way for the 3.4 miles of trail. The delay in the start of the project is due to a slow pace in acquiring the properties.
RELATED CONTENTVehicle stolen, driver leads police in pursuit 
A 28-year-old Hugo man faces charges of theft – unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, fleeing a police officer, driving after revocation, and speeding after a Sept. 2 pursuit that began in Ravenna Township, continued through the south area of the township, and ended on a farm off Highway 20 in Douglas Township.
RELATED CONTENTChris Kneen becomes United Methodist Church pastor 
Fifth generation UMC pastor joins Hastings church
RELATED CONTENTMillion dollar milestone reached 
For five hours they walked the “track,” listened to the music and guest speakers, and enjoyed the company of others at Hastings Bridge to a Cure.
RELATED CONTENTBulletin Board, July 30, 2009 
St. Mary’s-Basswood Grove will host its 12th annual corn and pig roast, and the second annual silent auction, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15
‘Celebrate Recovery’ with a family picnic 
The program helped save Deb Hines’ life, her marriage and her relationship with her children.
RELATED CONTENTAnimal Ark walk is Saturday; annual walk raises money for shelter 
The annual Animal Ark Animal Walk is this Saturday, Aug. 1, in Hastings. The event raises money for Animal Ark, a no-kill shelter located in Hastings.
RELATED CONTENTNight to Unite (formerly National Night Out) is Aug. 4 
Minnesota’s Night to Unite (called National Night Out nationally) is coming Tuesday Aug. 4, and at least 33 neighborhood gatherings are planned in Hastings.
RELATED CONTENTFormer Hampton mayor must report to jail 
A Dakota County judge's order means former Hampton Mayor Tim Skog must report to the Dakota County jail soon.
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