Dakota County rates high in survey

In the most recent Dakota County Residential Survey, residents continue to rate the quality of life in Dakota County very highly.

Suspect

Police arrest suspect in armed robbery case

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Police responded to an armed robbery early Wednesday morning at the M&H gas station.

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.

Jeff Wynne

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.

Sgt. James Akers

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.

Graffiti

Police 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.

Car crash

Crash ties up traffic at Pine, Prairie

At least two vehicles were involved in a crash at Pine and Prairie streets Friday afternoon, May 10.

Bill Clothier

Clothier 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.

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