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Dunkin' opens in Hastings
A new place for donuts and coffee is coming to town. Dunkin', located off of Vermillion, is set to open Friday, May 24 at 5 a.m. The restaurant will feature donuts and baked goods made daily, as well as hot, cold and frozen drinks. For those on the go, the business will have a drive-thru...
 Business/announcements May 23, 2019 - 8:35am
Several students pull on the tug-of-war rope. David Clarey/Rivertown Multimedia
Photos: Pulling hard for Hastings Family Service
Hastings Middle School students raised $6,523 for Hastings Family Service in its annual tug-of-war fundraiser on Friday. The organization uses...
 News/education May 23, 2019 - 12:00pm
Joshua N. Spies
Joshua N. Spies Joshua Neil Spies, age 35, of Hastings, passed away May 20, 2019. Josh was born on February 22, 1984 to Robert and Barbara Spies...
 May 23, 2019 - 7:38pm
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Benson said being able to coach his children -- including No. 2 Sam Benson who was a senior for the Raiders this past winter -- has been a highlight of his coaching career. Photo courtesy of Beck Photography
Goodbye to Benny
He's known as Benny to hockey fans across generations in Hastings, but his name is Steve Benson and after almost two decades with the Hastings...
 sports/hockey May 22, 2019 - 12:27pm
Dave Welshons (right) and Richard Welshons own of DCA Titles. Kelsey Roy/RiverTown Multimedia
From Here to There: Brothers take over the family business at a young age
In the summer of 1989, a 22-year-old Dave Welshons and a 25-year-old Richard Welshons took over their father's title insurance agency, Dakota...
 community/people May 22, 2019 - 11:53am
Gary W. Cater
Gary W. Cater Gary W. Cater, age 78, a lifelong resident of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a courageous...
 May 23, 2019 - 9:38pm
Prom-goers waited in the Hastings High School Commons to have their numbers called for the Grand March on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Kelsey Roy/RiverTown Multimedia
Hastings students dance the night away in a 'Moonlight Garden'
On Saturday, May 18, students of Hastings High School packed into the school commons to celebrate prom. Grand March started at 4 p.m. in the...
 community/events May 23, 2019 - 9:53am
Levi C. Benson
Levi C. Benson Levi C. Benson, age 40 of Menomonie and formerly of Hastings, passed away from a motorcycle accident on May 14, 2019. Levi was...
 May 23, 2019 - 7:38pm
Pleasant Hill Library is undergoing a renovation that is set to end in July. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
Temporary library location to close June 1
Pleasant Hill Library's temporary location at Westview Mall will close on June 1 ahead of the renovated library's opening later this summer....
 News/government and politics May 21, 2019 - 11:00am
Jon D. Beisang
Jon D. Beisang Nov. 20, 1940 - May 21, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jon D. Beisang, 78, Hastings, Minn., died Tuesday, May 21, in Regions Hospital from a recent illness. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Starkson Family Life...
 May 23, 2019 - 9:28pm
PUBLIC STORAGE SALE: 06/11/19, Stephen's Self-Storage, Hastings, MN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on June 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Stephen's Self-Storage, 12119 Margo Ave S Hastings, MN 55033 a public sale by competitive bidding will be held for the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Elizabeth Orner #136:...
 community/legal notices May 22, 2019 - 6:09pm
Water droplets hang from stalactites in Crystal Cave on Sept. 7, 2018. Steve gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
101 Things To Do: Crystal Cave in Spring Valley, Wisconsin
A visit to Crystal Cave, the longest cave in Wisconsin, is an underground adventure, as well as an education. At least that's what Eric McMaster,...
 lifestyle/travel May 23, 2019 - 4:00pm
Paul R. Olson
Paul R. Olson Sept. 29, 1921 - May 17, 2019 RED WING, Minn. - Paul R. Olson, 97, Welch, Minn., died Friday, May 17, in St. Crispin Living Community. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville, Minn. Visitation will continue from 10-11...
 May 23, 2019 - 7:48pm
Paula Angell, family resource coordinator for Hastings Public Schools, is retiring after 42 years in the district. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
A conversation with Hastings' 42-year school employee
Paula Angell's Hastings Middle School office is in a state somewhere between cluttered and transition. The 42-year district employee has papers...
 News/education May 21, 2019 - 5:00am
Ten-year-old Silas Ruprecht of Cottage Grove on the job for his new dog poop removal service. He's managed to earn the business and hearts of dog owners across the county. Jackie Renzetti / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove kid scoops his way to cash
After digging out of a record snowfall, residents like Kris Heywood faced another challenge last month: clearing the yard of six months worth...
 community/people May 23, 2019 - 5:00am

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