Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to another edition of the LOCAL 10. Get ready to buckle in for a local joyride through the town of Hastings, Minnesota. We've got a bit of everything today: juicy berries, elder bikers, and even K9 champs. So, let's jump right in!

Our first stop is at the Afton Apple Orchard, where strawberry season is in full swing​​. Picture this: it's 7 am, the sun is just starting to peek over the trees, and you're on your knees in a field of strawberries, each one more succulent than the last. You're picking your own strawberries, you're tasting the first sweet berry treats of the season. You're making friends with the goats at the petting farm. That's the kind of morning you can have at Afton Apple Orchard.

Next, we're zooming over to Hastings Senior Health & Living, where Gretchen, Dorothy, Midge, Vern, and Tom are having a 'wheelie' good time thanks to the City of Hastings Rotary Club's bike program. Senior citizens on bikes? That's the kind of energy we love to see!

Now, who's hungry? Lock And Dam Eatery is unveiling their new appetizer - Corn Ribs, or as they like to call them, Fried Elotes. These beauties are lightly battered, fried, and then topped with cojita cheese, creama and paprika. You hear that sound? That's your stomach saying, "Yes, please."

Buckle up for some action now as we head over to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. They hosted the United States Police Canine Association Region 18 annual patrol dog certification trials in Lake Elmo, and boy, did they clean up! Top honours went to Deputy Brandon Yetter and K9 Huck. I mean, who doesn't love a winning dog story?

Now, let's calm down a bit at Willow Brooke Farm. Imagine yourself wandering through 80 acres of rolling hills with horses grazing peacefully in the background. Sounds like the perfect place for a romantic date, doesn't it?

On the topic of looking good, Hastings Beauty School is starting a new Cosmetology Class in two weeks. Need a new career? There's still time to enroll.

Up next, we've got a hot tip from Fox's Flowrite Gutters and FoxGuard Gutter Cover. They say dark-colored covers blend into the roofline, making them almost invisible. Who knew gutter aesthetic was a thing?

Time for dinner? The Copperfield's got you covered with their roasted pork tenderloin, served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes for just $18. They're calling it tasty and satisfying, and who are we to argue?

Need a cool treat? Hastings Dairy Store is opening the Curd Wagon, serving small and large options with fun dipping sauces and even snow cones to beat the summer heat.

And finally, let's give it up for Mitch Iliff from Hastings Raider Baseball who's just been named Academic All State. Congratulations, Mitch!

And there you have it, folks, the top 10 happenings in Hastings this week. Until next time, keep supporting local and stay awesome, Hastings!

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