UPDATES
Hastings Fire Department responds to fire west of Hastings
April 23, 2012
Former state representative from Dakota County turns 100 today
By Chad Richardson , April 19, 2012
Next Vikings news about team leaving?
Supporters of building a $975 million Minneapolis stadium said on Tuesday that hope, as slim as it is, remains eternal after a late Monday committee vote rejected a stadium plan. A similar Senate bill has been stalled for weeks.By Don Davis , April 17, 2012
Heil family on Costa Concordia tragedy: 'We will now be able to move forward and bring them home to rest'
Hastings resident Sara Heil and her family have confirmed that her missing parents, Gerald and Barbara Heil, have been found in the wreckage of the Costa Concordia. The cruise ship ran aground near Giglio, Italy, on Jan. 13.By Chad Richardson , April 17, 2012
Northfield woman charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty
A 61-year-old Northfield woman, Dayna Kristine Bell, has been charged with 16 counts of felony animal cruelty in connection with the deaths of many puppies and dogs in her care in September 2011. Bell is the owner and operator of Bells Kennels in Sciota Township, Dakota County.April 17, 2012
It's dirt digging time at unique new business in Hastings
By Katrina Styx , April 16, 2012
Hastings police assist intoxicated man who couldn't get out of the bathroom
Hastings Police Department officers were called to a business in the 2100 block of Vermillion Street on the report of an intoxicated customer. A man had apparently entered the business at about 10:30 p.m. and had gone to the bathroom.By Chad Richardson , April 12, 2012
Court of Appeals upholds Hastings man’s conviction on first-degree criminal sexual conduct
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday, April 9, upheld the first-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction of Michael Frederick Schmidt of Hastings. He is the man convicted of assault on a nine-month-old girl. The criminal activity occurred in April 2010.April 10, 2012
Police respond on report of juvenile dropping his pants as vehicles pass by
A witness reported seeing a young Hastings juvenile pulling his pants down as vehicles drove by March 29.By Chad Richardson , April 05, 2012
Cottage Grove Rep. Kriesel invokes pop star Katy Perry during House fireworks debate
Minnesota Rep. John Kriesel just wants to have a good time.By Don Davis , April 04, 2012
Lawmaker warns of court challenge over wolf season
Minnesota House members approved wolf hunting and trapping seasons on Tuesday despite warnings that the American Indian community may challenge it in court.By Don Davis , April 03, 2012
Medical examiner determines cause of death of 18-year-old HHS senior; two arrests made
Updated
The Dakota County Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death of an 18-year-old Hastings High School senior, found dead here March 17. The examiner ruled the man died of an alcohol and heroin overdose.By Chad Richardson , April 02, 2012
GOP backs Lehrke, Quinlan, McNamara in Senate District 54
By Scott Wente , March 31, 2012
Schoen, Bayers win local DFL endorsements
March 31, 2012
Woman phones police, reports that the Hastings Police Department is breaking into her home
A caller in the 500 block of Westview Drive phoned Hastings police to report that the Hastings Police Department was breaking into her home.By Chad Richardson , March 29, 2012
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