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Katie Kelly graduates from St. Mary's Katie Kelly, a 2004 graduate of Hastings High School, graduated from the University of St. Mary's, Minneapolis, on June 2, earning her Master of Arts degree in counseling and psychological services.

DSU announces Dean's List Students from Hastings named on the North Dakota State University spring semester 2013 dean's list are: Abbie J. Groth, criminal justice; Nicole L. Human, university studies; Sean T. Kolodziej, finance; Kyle B. Kuhn, civil engineering; Jeffrey T. Lindquist,...

Eric and Donna Schut of Sioux Center, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Schut, to Arthur Valentine, son of Collette and Gerald Szitta of Prescott, Wis. and Lisa and Darcy Valentine of Hastings. The couple will be married on July 12, 2013, at the...

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Samuelson of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter Paige Lynn Samuelson to Drew Christopher Nelson son of Keville Miller of Farmers Branch, Tex., and Jim Nelson of Fairview Park, Ohio. Paige was a 2006 graduate of Hastings. She earned her BSN at the...

Laine graduates from St. John's Eric Laine, the son of Donald and Linda Laine of Hastings, participated in the commencement ceremony at St. John's University on May 12 in the St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville. Laine is a candidate to receive a Bachelor of Arts...

Eli David Angerman was born on May 23, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Jessica and Nicholas Angerman of Woodbury. At birth, Eli weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are Jan and Lee Samson and Nancy and Dave Angerman, all of Hastings.

Genevieve Grace Omtvedt was born on May 22, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Cheree and Calvin Omtvedt of Ellsworth, Wis. At birth, Genevieve weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Genevieve has one sister, Mckenzie, and one big brother, Cruz. Grandparents are Neil and...

Halen Elizabeth Gergen was born on May 28, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Elizabeth and Daniel Gergen, Jr., from Prescott, Wis. At birth, Halen weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Halen has two siblings -- Grayson and Eloise.

Michael Kampa receives Bachelor of Fine Arts in filmmaking Michael Kampa of Hastings received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in filmmaking from Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MCAD) during its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Over the last four years, Michael studied a...

Lorraine Lynn Wojcik was born on May 17, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Megan and Mike Wojcik of Hastings. At birth Lorraine weighed 7 pounds 6.1 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Ryan and Patricia Garrick of Hastings and Mark and Kim Wojcik of Stillwater.

Weston John Laqua was born on May 20, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Julie Langer and John Laqua of Hastings. At birth Weston weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Weston has two siblings, a brother Mason and a sister Taylor. Grandparents are Brad and Cheryl Langer...

Hallie Rose Menge and Alyssa Ann Menge were born on May 17, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Danielle and Noah Menge of Cannon Falls. At birth Hallie weighed 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. At birth Alyssa weighed 5 pounds, 14.7 ounces and was 19.25 inches long. Hallie...

Two students were selected as the Hastings Area Rotary Club's students of the month for May. They are Molly Streiff and Alex Lewanski. Chad Terry, Hastings High School Counselor and nominating teacher for Streiff, had this to say about her: "Friendly, creative and humble are all...

Fynnlee Micah Boomgaarden was born on May 8, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Amanda and Chris Boomgaarden of Hastings. At birth Fynnlee weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Fynnlee has one sibling, Aubree Bangen. Grandparents are Mike and Lynn Bangen of St. Paul...

Mackenna Ann Giossi was born on May 7, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Kate Lenz and Brad Giossi of Hastings. At birth Mackenna weighed 9 pounds 13.8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Lorie and Sean Lenz of Hastings, Linda Giossi of St. Paul and John Giossi of Menomonie,...