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Plan Your Outdoor Riverfront Experience in the City of Hastings
The City of Hastings hosts summer performances and more along the Mississippi Riverfront. All events take place at the Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park and along the Hastings Riverwalk. Enjoy music, performances, movies, story times, bike with a ranger and more! Free of charge, June through September.
05/20/2024 11:20 AM
Watch a Public Meeting on Hastings Drinking Water and PFAS
The City of Hastings held a public meeting on Hastings drinking water and PFAS contaminants on Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hastings High School. A video and presentation slides are available to view online.
04/22/2024 11:26 AM
Public Notice: Important Information About Hastings Drinking Water
The City of Hastings issues the following public notice about Hastings drinking water in response to new EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA and PFOS to 4 parts per trillion that were just announced this morning. The City will hold a public meeting within the next 30 days for residents and the c
04/10/2024 10:09 AM
2023 Community Development Annual Report Available Online
Learn about progress made in 2023 and future community development initiatives.
02/22/2024 11:36 AM
Hastings State of the Community Presentation Video Available Online
The 2024 State of the Community event featured Mayor Mary Fasbender, Superintendent Dr. Tammy Champa, and Allina Health's President, Jill Ostrem.
02/08/2024 4:04 PM
We are Hiring for Election Judges
The 2024 Election cycle is underway, and the City of Hastings needs more than 100 election judges for each of the three elections, beginning now for the Presidential Nomination Primary on March 5!
01/24/2024 5:27 PM
Hastings Updates Community on EPA Draft Guidelines for PFAS Contaminants
On Tuesday, March 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced draft Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) as a critical step toward reducing Americans' exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water.
03/15/2023 1:08 PM
City Council Expands Understanding of PFAS in Advance of Advisory
On Tuesday, February 21, in a Council Workshop, City Council members received an update on the Limited Phase 1 Environmental Assessment on PFAS (per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) in the City’s drinking water supply and discussed potential next steps, financial impacts, and communication.
03/07/2023 10:30 AM
City Council Statement on PFAS
Following the recent Council Workshop in February on PFAS, it was made a priority to reach out as a Council to our residents. Establishing trust and transparency in ensuring the City’s drinking water supply is safe is a top priority of the City Council.
03/07/2023 10:20 AM
MDH Presents to City Council About Pending Changes in PFAS Guidance
At the request of City staff, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Health presented about new Interim Health Advisory Levels for two PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) in public drinking water that were released in June by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
09/06/2022 9:18 PM
Follow the City's Odd/Even Watering Ordinance
With the early hot and dry temps, the City’s wells have been pumping more than double the amounts of gallons, which puts a strain on our wells and water resources. The City's watering ordinance only allows watering on odd/even dates that match residents' addresses.
06/09/2021 12:24 PM