Hey there, Hastings and fellow neighbors! Hold onto your hats because it's time for another LOCAL 10. Let's dive into the heart of our town and see what's been brewing.

First up, let's give a roaring applause for Mrs. Hendrickson, who's won the Heart of the School award at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Once a student, now a proud alumna, she's been showering us with her love since 2016. Cheers, Mrs. Hendrickson, we're all #SEASPROUD of you!

Calling all seafood lovers! El Original Mexican Restaurant has got your cravings covered. Head on over and have your fill of scrumptious seafood delights. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Did you hear? Caring Hands Massage & Spa has welcomed back their lovely koi, and guess what, they've got new turtles too! Talk about a shell of a time!

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a message for all you water enthusiasts out there – don't forget your life jacket! Because no one plans on taking an unexpected cold water plunge.

The Hastings Show Choir, our very own harmonious symphony, is this year's recipient of the 10% eyewear sales donation from Rivertown Eye Care eyewear collection. Talent, creativity, and a future so bright they'll definitely need shades!

Summer's coming and so is hunger for some students. Let's change that! 360 Communities is collecting snack bags for food shelves across Dakota County. Let's do our part, Hastings!

Stop in your tracks for Millie, a young and determined lady who crocheted her own prom dress! Yes, you heard right, her own prom dress with yarn from MUSE2320Fiber. Talk about thread and dedication!

Fancy a career in firefighting? The Hastings Fire Department is recruiting Paid-on-Call Firefighters/EMTS. Check out their new video and see if you've got the spark!

Over at Pine Harbor Christian Academy, the 2nd and 3rd graders held their very own Economics Store. From product creation to storefront design, these young entrepreneurs had it all covered. Move over Shark Tank, there's a new batch of business moguls in town!

Finally, let's give it up for the Hastings Raider Baseball Freshman team who secured a 17-7 win. Great baserunning, and everyone hit it out of the park!

And just like that, we've rounded the bases of this edition of LOCAL 10. Keep up with us at HastingsNow.com to catch all the local happenings. Until next time, keep shining, Hastings & Neighbors!

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