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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,...

Xander Michael Steiner was born on May 13, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Shannon and James Steiner of Cottage Grove. At birth Xander weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Xander has one brother, Devyn Steiner. Grandparents are Patti Banks and Matt Horning, both...

Mankato announces spring graduates list Students from Hastings on the Minnesota State University-Mankato graduate list are: Douglas Ferrie, BFA, art; Kyle Gangelhoff, BS, accounting; Megan Gelhar, BS, French education K-12, Summa Cum Laude; Ryan Hirsch, BS, history; Jessica Tix,...

Josiah Earl Stanley was born on May 7, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Laura and Tim Stanley of Hastings. At birth Josiah weighed 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Josiah has one sibling, Abram. Grandparents are Terry and Leh Slye of St. Anthony Village, Tim Stanley...

Leon Tylor Kendle was born on May 5, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Verena Zaengler and Nicolas Kendle of Hastings. At birth Leon weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Leon has one sister, Lilly. Grandparents are Darci Hamann of Hastings, Larry Kendle of Newport and...

Joshua Brent Korbel was born on May 2, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Emily and Brent Korbel of Cottage Grove. At birth Joshua weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 22.5 inches long. Joshua has one sibling, Colby Korbel.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Christopher Wardell of Hastings was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Wardell is pursuing a degree in accounting at Auburn...

Jeff L. Carlson of Hastings and Lesie Tayler of Kasson were joined in marriage on Nov. 2, 2012 on the Lock and Dam overlook with the bridge in the background. Jeff is employed by Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove. Leslie is employed by Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The couple plans...

Grace Woodlynn Fuller was born on April 27, 2013, to Kelly Jo Ruona and Woodrow Fuller of Hastings. At birth Grace weighed 8 pounds, 1.4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grace has four siblings, Amanda Kelly, Laura Fuller, Richard Fuller and Alexis Fuller. Grandparents are Kirstin...

Brooklynn Irene McBride was born on April 24, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Katie and Kevin McBride of Hastings. At birth Brooklynn weighed 6 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Pam and Dick Andrews of Hastings, Lynn McBride of Fargo, N.D. and Dave McBride...

Wallace Daniel Nosker Tanner was born on April 24, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Kathrine and LeRoy Nosker Tanner of Cottage Grove. Wallace has one sibling, Wynnifred. Grandparents are Marion and Beverley Shankland of Cottage Grove and Jim Nosker and Sydney Tanner of Colfax,...

Peyton Steven Carlton was born on April 30, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Amber Mourning and Steven Carlton of Hastings. Grandparents are Lori and Greg Lane of River Falls, Wis. and Desiree Carlton of St. Paul.

Waylon Powell Barnes was born on April 28, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to  Amber and Matthew Barnes of Cottage Grove. At birth Waylon weighed 6 pounds, 6.7 ounces and was 19 inches long. Waylon has two siblings, Hunter and Tucker. Grandparents are Rod and Jan Barnes and Dan and...

Metropolitan State announces graduates Several students from Hastings received their degrees from Metropolitan State University during its 91st commencement ceremony on Dec. 18, 2012, in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.

Finnley Kenneth Streich was born on April 22, 2013, at Regina Medical Center to Colleen and Alan Streich of Rosemount. At birth Finnley weighed 7 pounds, 13.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Finnley has one sibling, Brycen Mitchel Streich. Grandparents are Walt and Carol Matzek of...