Ah, friends, gather 'round as we stroll down the streets of our beloved Hastings, with a few side roads into neighboring towns that share our spirit and community values. The sun is shining, the breeze is gentle, and our local businesses, along with a few honored guests from nearby, are thriving with tales of joy, sorrow, success, and daily life. From honored apple orchards to heartfelt farewells, let me weave you a story of today's happenings, both in Hastings and the heartwarming places next door.

1) Afton Apple Orchard:

Picture it now, friends: an orchard aglow with the fruits of labor, earning the honor of being chosen as the 2023 Washington County Farm Family of the Year. With cakes, smiles, and meetings at the fair, a humble family stands proud, thanking the community, crew, and customers. In the company of great farms, they dance the dance of joy.

2) HFC United Hastings Soccer:

Mark the date! Saturday's calling for bubbles and suds - but not of the ale variety. Our young soccer enthusiasts with heart and spirit are holding a fundraiser car wash. Drive in dusty, drive out shiny, and support a dream.

3) Red Wing Brewery:

History flows like ale in Red Wing, where the REMMLER'S ROYAL BREW is on tap. Pair it with BBQ PULLED PORK AND SLAW pizza, and you're tasting tradition itself. First since '51, this brewery sings a song of heritage and craft.

4) The Borner Farm Project:

Giant BLT’s, anyone? The market's a place of giant tomatoes and daily delights. Snacking and salads are the call of the day. Be it cheery or grape, the taste of summer is ripe for the picking.

5) Squeaky Wheel Pottery:

Wavy blues and carving lines dance in the pottery of dreams. Want to shape your own destiny? Classes are a mere click away. Let your hands tell your story.

6) Rusty Bucket Acres:

Sweet Hartie, 17 years old and a friend to all, has gone to rest. A snack-grabbing, dinner-loving friend to many, his absence leaves a quiet echo. Rest easy, dear Hartie.

7) Joles Asphalt Minnesota:

Your pavement's never looked so fine. Whether patching or overlaying, the asphalt experts await your call. A road well-traveled is a road well-loved.

8) Just For Kix - Hastings, MN:

Age is but a number when dance calls your name. 12th grade or younger, the floor is yours. Step, spin, leap, and discover a joy that transcends time. 💜👯‍♀️

9) Nicole's Nu Wave Hair Design:

Summer's wrath on your hair? Fear not! The stylists await with tint and glaze, making you picture-ready and beautiful for the coming school year.

10) Sargent's Nursery:

A farewell, both sweet and sorrowful, to Julie Sargent Peterson, a legacy, a designer, and a leader. Her mark on Red Wing is etched in green and growth. May her standards thrive on.

And there you have it, dear friends. A day in the life of Hastings and our neighboring communities, where apples are honored, soccer dreams are supported, and farewells are bid with grace. From the heart of our town to the kindred spirits next door, let us continue to grow alongside one another, savoring the giant tomatoes of life and the waves of blue pottery. Whether you walk the streets of Hastings or wander the paths of our friends nearby, do so with love in your heart and joy in your step.

Do stop by the local establishments, won't you? Whether in Hastings or the places close to our hearts, they make this region the place we all know and love. Till next time, be well and stay connected.

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