Ashley Slapnicher Celebrates 13 Years of HastingsNow on March 23, 2025
Pictured: Ashley, co-founder of Local Pigeon, LLC and HastingsNow.com.
Mark your calendars, Hastings! On March 23, 2025, Ashley Slapnicher, co-founder of HastingsNow.com and Local Pigeon, LLC, is taking the reins of the daily LOCAL 10. With her deep roots in Hastings and a passion for celebrating the community, Ashley’s pick promises to be one for the books.
“I was born and raised here in Hastings,” Ashley shares. “My family’s history in this town goes back generations. In 2012, my husband Peter and I started documenting the stories of local businesses, residents, and visitors through photography. Over the years, we’ve built an incredible archive of images that showcase the heartbeat of Hastings.”
This lifelong connection to Hastings inspired Ashley’s mission to create HastingsNow.com and the LOCAL 10 feature, which highlights ten local gems each day—be it events, businesses, or deals. “It’s all about documenting moments in time and bringing our community closer together,” she says.
First HastingsNow Facebook image.
How to Work with Ashley and HastingsNow.com
If you’re a local business, event organizer, or resident looking to collaborate, Ashley and her team are always eager to connect. “We offer everything from photography and video to web design, social media AI, consulting, SEO, and what we call STIVAS—stories with text, image, video, and audio,” she explains. “For anyone interested in joining the LOCAL 10 lineup, our website has all the details on how to get started.”
Ashley’s passion for Hastings shines in everything she does, making her LOCAL 10 a can’t-miss opportunity to see the town through her eyes. “It’s about sharing the best of Hastings with everyone—residents and visitors alike.”
Ready to discover Ashley’s top 10 picks on March 23rd? Head to HastingsNow.com/local-10 and join the fun! And if you’re itching to make your mark on the LOCAL 10, don’t forget—there are still guest-picking slots available. Who knows? You might be next!
Join Ashley as she takes you on a journey through the heart of Hastings, MN! Discover the top 10 local events and community highlights—from festive breakfasts with Santa to exciting ice-fishing adventures at Lake Rebecca. Get the latest scoop on what's happening in Hastings this week and stay connected to your community with HastingsNow.com's LOCAL 10!