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Local government lobbying costs up a bit
Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
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Communities push Red Rock line

Officials from the southeastern Twin Cities and beyond say their communities should be next in line for a passenger rail line, and a $500,000 park-and-ride lot in Hastings is the first step.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , February 08, 2010

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Hastings' caucus results similar to rest of state – Seifert and Anderson Kelliher

The votes were quite similar to statewide results when precinct caucus attendees in Hastings cast their straw ballot votes for governor Tuesday night.

By Jane Lightbourn , February 03, 2010

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May 31 is final day for TRAC bus

It’s been more than 30 years, but on May 31, the city’s TRAC bus program will no longer exist. It will be replaced by a new, metro-wide dial-a-ride system called Transit Link.

February 03, 2010

Major political parties will caucus Feb. 2

The grassroots effort of Minnesota politics is about to begin with the convening of the election-year caucuses.

By Jane Lightbourn , February 02, 2010

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Sieben bill could mean a park and ride for downtown Hastings

A bill introduced by Sen. Katie Sieben Tuesday could provide a half-million dollars to set up a park and ride in downtown Hastings.

January 28, 2010

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Former guardsman will seek 57A seat

Area news
A Cottage Grove man who lost his legs in Iraq will seek a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

January 27, 2010

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New dial-a-ride program comes to Dakota County in May

It is still unknown exactly what will become of the city’s TRAC bus program when a new, metro-wide dial-a-ride service called Transit Link is implemented in Dakota County this May.

January 25, 2010

UPDATE: Murphy retiring; who will replace him?

UPDATE: Murphy retiring; who will replace him? Area news
Steve Murphy, a five-term lawmaker from Red Wing and chairman of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee, announced Friday that he will not seek re-election.

January 22, 2010

Bridge project released to contractors

Bridge project released to contractors The request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a new Highway 61 bridge is now in the hands of potential builders, and the document includes a previously unreleased cost cap of $220 million for the actual construction of the bridge.

January 22, 2010

Council passes storm water fee

Owners of single-family homes will soon see a new $46.20 annual charge on their city utility bills, as the Hastings City Council approved a new storm water fee Tuesday night. The fee will likely begin showing up on utility bills in March.

By Keith Grauman , January 20, 2010

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Sieben attending local meetings

Sen. Katie Sieben, DFL, Cottage Grove, will be attending city council and school board meetings around the area in the upcoming weeks to discuss issues and concerns with local elected officials.

January 15, 2010

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City, county offices closed on MLK Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday Jan. 18, and city and county offices are closed, as well as Hastings schools.

January 15, 2010

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DCC executive director will retire

Dakota Communications Center executive director Kent Therkelsen has announced he will retire this spring.

January 14, 2010

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City to create page on Facebook

The city of Hastings wants to be your friend. “Accept” or “Ignore?”

January 11, 2010

High speed train to Chicago could run through Hastings

A state rail and transit plan identifies the Mississippi River corridor – which travels through Hastings – as the best route for a future high-speed rail line between the Twin Cities and Chicago.

By Keith Grauman , January 08, 2010

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