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    June 15, 2019
    Juilliard-trained classical pianist Colton Peltier will perform in concert at Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury on Friday, June 21. Submitted photo
    Hastings native to perform concert in Woodbury
    Colton Peltier, a Juilliard-trained classical pianist, will perform in concert as a part of Christ Episcopal Church's 2019 Concert Series at...
    lifestyle/faith16 hours 6 min ago
    June 14, 2019
    The Farmington High School fishing team's logo is unique even among their peers with a bright orange octopus with mean eyes, an almost skull-like head and fishing hooks at the end of its tentacles. Image courtesy of Andy Boyum
    Farmington High School fishing team starts inaugural season
    On a boat in the middle of one of the lakes in the Jefferson chain near Mankato, the Farmington High School Fishing Team will compete in the...
    sports/outdoorsJune 14, 2019 - 6:56pm
    Talisha, Tim, Royb and Taylor Wickberg pose for a photo. Submitted photo
    Heading to Gambia: Hastings native joins Peace Corps
    Taylor Wickberg always dreamed of teaching overseas. Now, as a member of the Peace Corps, the Hastings native is doing just that. Wickberg left...
    community/peopleJune 14, 2019 - 6:00am
    Sophia Weber independently read 400 books during the 2018-19 school year. Submitted photo
    Middle school stars of Independent Daily Reading
    Students at Hastings Middle School are challenged to make reading a daily habit. This year, two students broke records from past years —...
    news/educationJune 14, 2019 - 5:00am
    June 13, 2019
    The Red Wing Marine Museum is housed in this stone building across from Vogel's Harbor. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
    101 Things To Do: Red Wing Marine Museum
    The old stone building had been Red Wing Waterworks from 1885-1962. Then the city used it for storage and a dog pound. Mike Wilson often saw...
    lifestyle/travelJune 13, 2019 - 12:00pm
    Longtime Hastings Community Education employee Zena Stefani. David Clarey / RiverTown Multimedia
    Longtime school district employee Zena Stefani retires
    In the 1980s, Zena Stefani started working as a clerk for Hastings Community Education at 17 years old. It ended up being the only place she...
    news/educationJune 13, 2019 - 10:18am
    June 12, 2019
    Jannelle Nordine (right) is pictured with daughter Angie Butler. Nordine donates blood as often as she can, her way of showing gratitude after surviving a brain aneurysm and stroke 16 years ago. Photo courtesy Janelle Nordine
    Aneurysm survivor donates blood at every opportunity
    Janelle Nordine said she is blessed to be alive. The Prescott woman survived a brain aneurysm and stroke 16 years ago. Today she said she is...
    lifestyle/healthJune 12, 2019 - 10:20am
    Letter: Change isn't always a bad thing
    As the end of the month is fast approaching us; many of us within the community are wondering about the fate of our school district. On June...
    opinion/lettersJune 12, 2019 - 9:00am
    June 11, 2019
    Justin Olsen for Cottage Grove City Council
    My name is Justin Olsen and I'm writing to ask for your vote in the 2019 Cottage Grove City Council election. You may recognize my name as I was honored to serve our community as a two-term City Council member between 2008 and 2016. Upon completion of my service, I stepped out of...
    opinion/lettersJune 11, 2019 - 7:00pm
    Minnesota fire deaths last year lowest since 2009
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota fire deaths dropped 46% last year, making it the second-lowest number on record, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety...
    news/firesJune 11, 2019 - 3:09pm
    Freshman Lara Deshler placed third on vault, fifth on bars and fourth in the all-around at the Minnesota state meet. Photo courtesy of Madeline McCabe
    Hastings club gymnasts finish season strong at state, regional meets
    The Perpetual Motion gymnastics team recently concluded their season at state and regional championship competitions. The Region 4 Championship...
    sports/gymnasticsJune 11, 2019 - 10:00am
    Hastings trap and skeet club week 1 and 2 results
    The 2019 spring trap and skeet league seasons are now well underway. Hastings has made it through two practice weeks, a reserve score week and two competition weeks. The team has 126 trap shooters (89 male and 37 female) of which 39 are new, and 34 skeet shooters (28 male and six...
    sports/outdoorsJune 11, 2019 - 6:00am
    The new Quaint and Quirky shop will be located at 216 Second St., next door to Mississippi Clayworks. Norgaarden is still working on getting a new sign for the space, but has set up displays in the window for passersby. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Quaint and Quirky moves to new space
    After being open for a year, downtown Hastings shop, Quaint and Quirky, relocated over the weekend. The new shop, which used to contain the Carousel...
    business/small-businessJune 11, 2019 - 5:00am
    June 10, 2019
    A class of over 350 Hastings High School students graduated on Friday, June 7. The ceremony was jam packed with friends and families in the high school's gymnasium. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Hastings Class of 2019 graduation
    A full gymnasium of friends and family watched as 370 Hastings High School seniors walked the stage and accepted their diplomas during the June...
    community/eventsJune 10, 2019 - 6:03pm
    Minnesota seniors warned about precious metals investment scam
    ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Commerce Department is warning seniors about an investment scam involving precious metals. The California-based precious...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 10, 2019 - 5:40pm
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