City Council: New police officer, preservation awards and project updates
The Hastings City Council will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, at City Hall. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.
Public meeting is June 5 with HPAAC and Artspace
The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC), together with Artspace, is inviting interested people to a community meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Hastings City Hall, 101 Fourth St. E.
Planning is under way for Rivertown Days July 18 to 21
The 2013 Rivertown Days button design is done, thanks to Dave Youngren and Natasha Hill. The planning has begun for the events and activities.
Southbound Highway 61 coming into Hastings will see delays beginning May 20
Beginning May 20, Highway 61 near Hastings will be reduced to a single lane in each direction through the intersection of Highway 10/Point Douglas Drive and Highway 61.
From inmate to Red Cross ‘Hero’
In early June, Hastings native Jeff Wynne will stand before countless people to accept the 2013 American Red Cross Hero Award at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Hastings residents will remember, honor those who served the country
A new cemetery marker for a Hastings man who was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War will serve as the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend in Hastings. The annual Memorial Day observance is set for Monday, May 27.
RELATED CONTENTPolice seek public’s help in finding church vandals
A reward is being offered by Hastings police for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for spray-painting graffiti on the side of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hastings last week.
RELATED CONTENTCrash ties up traffic at Pine, Prairie
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash at Pine and Prairie streets Friday afternoon, May 10.
RELATED CONTENTClothier is first civilian to cross new bridge
When construction started on the new Hastings bridge a few years ago, workers kept seeing a familiar face appear. He was hard to miss — on his little scooter, Bill Clothier stood out from the crowd. He’d show up every day (weather permitting), ask questions, poke around and make jokes.
RELATED CONTENTCVS Pharmacy considers Hastings store location
CVS Pharmacy is looking at putting a store in Hastings and is working on early plans to redevelop the northeast corner of the 15th and Vermillion street intersection.
Almost time: MnDOT sets June 5 as target date to open new bridge to traffic
It won’t be long now. Traffic will be routed onto the new Hastings bridge on or about Wednesday, June 5, according to project manager Steve Kordosky of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
RELATED CONTENTMesko Lee takes the helm as new city administrator
Melanie Mesko Lee is officially Hastings’ new city administrator. She was voted into the position at the council meeting Monday evening.
RELATED CONTENTFind a pot hole? Send a text to the city's public works department
The Hastings Public Works Department encourages community members to report pot holes in need of repair on public streets within the City limits. Now anyone can anonymously text the exact location of the pot hole to City staff using the City's Tip411 account.
Editorial: Wynne deserves a pat on the back
Congratulations to Jeff Wynne and to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for working with him so closely to ensure his programs get in front of inmates in Hastings.
Letter: Is it time to redress past homosexual grievances?
Personally, I do not approve of same-sex marriage. However, now that gay marriage is law in Minnesota, indicating that a majority of Minnesotans believe the gay lifestyle deserves all the legitimacy, respect and approval of the heterosexual lifestyle, what remains to be done?
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Raiders edge White Bear Lake, 4-3
The Hastings boys tennis team earned a big win last week over White Bear Lake, 4-3.
RELATED CONTENTHastings boys lacrosse team earns its third win of the season
The Hastings boys lacrosse team has officially improved over last season. This week, Hastings added a 7-6 win over Farmington, earning its third win of the season. Hastings now has more wins than last season. The Raiders are 3-5 on the season.
Hastings girls golf team places fourth at SEC meet
The Hastings girls golf team had its best Suburban East Conference finish of the year on Monday at the Stillwater Country Club. Hastings placed fourth in the meet with a 187, just four shots off the first-place team from Forest Lake.
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