Small Town Scoop: The Hastings Hyperlocal News Brew
Welcome to HastingsNow.com – your ultimate source for the freshest local news, events, and stories from Hastings, Minnesota, and its neighboring areas.
At HastingsNow.com, we believe that there's something special about living and working in a small town. It's a place where everyone knows your name, where the community comes together to celebrate and support each other, and where local businesses are the heart and soul of the town.
That's why we've created the LOCAL 10 – a daily round-up of the ten most interesting and relevant stories from our area. We're not talking about national news or global events – we're talking about the stuff that matters to you and your neighbors. From local events and businesses to community stories and deep dives, the LOCAL 10 has it all.
To further support our local businesses, we've introduced our Premium Business Membership for just $39 per month. By joining as a premium member, your business will enjoy increased visibility and engagement with our loyal audience, helping you grow and thrive in our community. Our membership benefits include a monthly 5-second spot in the LOCAL 10, priority consideration for LOCAL 10 line-up, featured business directory listing, social media shoutouts, exclusive member discounts, networking opportunities, and a monthly analytics report.
But here's the catch – we're not just any old news source. We're like a farm-to-table model for news – we source all our content locally, leaving a link to the original source(s). We're passionate about supporting and promoting our local businesses and community, and we believe that by doing so, we can make our town an even better place to live.
We wake up at 4:30 am every day, scouring the hashtag feeds, pulling ten stories, and adding an intro and outro. Then we run the stories through ChatGPT to keep the copy around 60-seconds, add four original Midjourney AI custom-made images, and run the Descript video through Premiere Pro to speed up the video so it's under 60-seconds. The result? Fresh, engaging, and locally-sourced content that you won't find anywhere else.
But that's not all. We also offer "Local Deep Dives" – a series of in-depth stories and videos that explore the unique and fascinating aspects of our town and its residents. Whether it's a feature on a local artist, a profile of a community leader, or an exploration of a hidden gem, our Local Deep Dives will take you on a journey through the heart and soul of Hastings.
At HastingsNow.com, we're more than just a news source – we're a community. We believe that by sharing and celebrating the stories that make our town special, we can inspire and empower others to do the same. By becoming a Premium Business Member, you'll not only gain increased visibility for your business, but you'll also be supporting our mission to keep HastingsNow.com a vibrant and vital resource for the local community.
So join us on this journey, and let's make Hastings an even better place to call home. To sign up for our Premium Business Membership or to learn more, visit HastingsNow.com/join or contact us at info@HastingsNow.com or 651-829-9234.
