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    December 5, 2018
    Painter Aaron Moen stands in front of two of his paintings currently on display at the Hastings Art Center. Rachel Fergus / RiverTown Multimedia
    A painter of all seasons: Moen paints buildings when warm and on canvas during winter
    Aaron Moen has been doing art since he was a child growing up in Hastings, watching his father paint impressionistic landscapes. At 21, Moen...
    entertainment/artDecember 5, 2018 - 5:00pm
    November 29, 2018
    Muse2320 Fiber Co. opened its doors Nov. 24, just in time for Small Business Saturday and Holiday Hoopla. The team pushed really hard to be ready in time for the holiday season, according to owner Sara Lawrence. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    A place to stitch and relax: New yarn shop opens in downtown Hastings
    Knitters and crocheters rejoice! A new yarn shop opened in Hastings over Thanksgiving weekend. Muse2320 Fiber Co. officially opened for business...
    business/small-businessNovember 29, 2018 - 6:00am
    November 19, 2018
    Trivia teams filled the tables at Spiral Brewery Wednesday, Nov. 7 for the first night of Trivia Mafia trivia. The even will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Test your knowledge: Minnesota’s largest trivia company comes to Spiral Brewery
    HASTINGS -- Grab your favorite know-it-all friends and grab a table. Trivia Mafia has started hosting a weekly trivia night at Spiral Brewery....
    community/eventsNovember 19, 2018 - 6:00am
    November 15, 2018
    The Carousel is set to close on Dec. 31 after seven years in business. Kelsey Roy / RiverTown Multimedia
    Downtown Hastings boutique to close its doors
    After seven years in business, the Carousel will be going out of business. The boutique shop will officially close on Monday, Dec. 31. "I am...
    business/announcementsNovember 15, 2018 - 6:00pm
    October 13, 2018
    Mary Manofsky and Donna Pieroni star in "Lunch Ladies," a dark comedy written and produced by Hastings native Clarissa Jacobson. Photo courtesy of Clarissa Jacobson.
    Hastings native's short to show at Twin Cities Film Fest
    A Hastings native's horror comedy short will come home with a showing at the Twin Cities Film Fest next week. Clarissa Jacobson's "Lunch Ladies"...
    community/peopleOctober 13, 2018 - 5:00am
    October 4, 2018
    Hastings mayor calls for patience throughout shooting investigation
    The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an incident where a Hastings police officer fatally...
    news/crime-and-courtsOctober 4, 2018 - 2:26pm
    September 17, 2018
    Brenda Green (far left) is comforted Sept. 17, 2018, by a neighbor after an early morning fire destroyed her home on St. Croix Trail Lane in Hastings. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
    Family of 5 escapes Hastings house fire
    HASTINGS — A family of five escaped a fire that destroyed their home early Monday morning, Sept. 17 in Hastings. There were no reported...
    news/firesSeptember 17, 2018 - 1:35pm
    Letter: Recognizing direct support professionals
    It's been gratifying to see the progress our society has made to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. I expect opportunities for employment,...
    opinion/lettersSeptember 17, 2018 - 12:29pm
    Submitted Photo. Courtesy of Nan Bailly.
    Area vineyard honored with 'Farm Families of the Year'
    Alexis Bailly Vineyard was awarded with the "Farm Families of the Year" award from the University of Minnesota Extension. The award was presented...
    community/eventsSeptember 17, 2018 - 5:00am
    September 14, 2018
    Submitted Photo. Courtesy of Afton Apple Orchard
    Afton Apple Orchard announces corn maze theme
    Hope you don't get lost! Afton Apple Orchard has announced its 2018 corn maze theme — Bee Amazing. The maze will feature 24 stations of...
    community/eventsSeptember 14, 2018 - 5:00am
    September 13, 2018
    One of the hands-on experiences for visitors was a Civil War Infantry drill. Visitors could learn about the gear that soldiers used from uniforms to guns at the enlisting tent, and participate in one of the two drills held each day. Kelsey Roy/RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Watch: Civil War Weekend brings guests to the past
    The LeDuc Historic Estate travelled back in time Sept. 8 and 9 for Civil War Weekend put on by the Dakota County Historical Society. Community...
    community/eventsSeptember 13, 2018 - 7:00pm
    September 12, 2018
    Kris Vox of Hairball performs Prince at their July 3 Bayfront Festival Park concert in Duluth. Photo courtesy of Eric Sherman
    When arena rock tribute band Hairball plays Prince at the Minnesota State Fair
    The Minnesota-based arena rock tribute band Hairball prides itself on near-identical portrayals of icons like Alice Cooper. So when a white...
    entertainment/musicSeptember 12, 2018 - 9:01am
    September 6, 2018
    Apples are getting ready for picking at Whistling Well Farm. Kelsey Roy/RiverTown Multimedia
    Orchards are open for the season
    Move aside, summer. Fall is on its way in, and that means it's apple season. Time to get out into the crisp autumn air and pick your own farm...
    community/eventsSeptember 6, 2018 - 5:00am
    September 5, 2018
    The tiny boat was found wedged between logs where the Cannon River pours into the Mississippi River. Submitted photo.
    Adrift on the Mississippi: Tiny boat found near Red Wing still hasn’t found its makers
    Two Twin Cities residents, one who discovered a handmade boat in the Mississippi River in June, are still looking for the two Hastings residents...
    community/peopleSeptember 5, 2018 - 1:17pm
    August 30, 2018
    Barry Corbin (right) and Mackinlee Waddell star in "Farmer of the Year" the award-winning Midwest-made feature film screening at Hastings Cinema. Submitted photo
    'Farmer of the Year' opens Aug. 31 in Hastings
    Yellow House Films announced the theatrical release of the feature film, "Farmer of the Year," will be coming to Hastings Cinema on Aug. 31....
    community/eventsAugust 30, 2018 - 6:00am
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