🌱 Hastings community remembers the life of Michael Jerome Latourelle

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• Hastings community remembers the life of Michael Jerome Latourelle

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Michael Jerome Latourelle – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com) — Hastings is mourning the passing of longtime resident Michael Jerome Latourelle, 84, who died peacefully on August 18 surrounded by family. A proud Army veteran and devoted family man, Mike cherished Minnesota sports, travel, and time with loved ones. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, August 30, at United Church of Mapleton in Mapleton, Minnesota, with visitation beforehand and a reception to follow.
   

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📸 Around Hastings

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hastings

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Monday August 24

• 2026 Hastings Chamber Golf Classic
  Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Emerald Greens Golf Course
  10:00 am

Tuesday August 25

• Feeding Your Baby
  Pleasant Hill Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Pleasant Hill Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room,
  10:00 am
• Hastings Middle School Open House
  Kennedy Elementary School 1000 11th St W, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Hastings High School Open House
  Hastings High School 200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
  5:00 pm
• Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group
  Pleasant Hill Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 27

• Storytime for Babies
  Pleasant Hill Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room,
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Pleasant Hill Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23

• I Can Paddle! Kayaking | Fort Snelling State Park →
  Fort Snelling State Park, 101 Snelling Lake Rd, St Paul
  10:00 am

Monday August 24

• 2026 Hastings Chamber Golf Classic
  Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Emerald Greens Golf Course
  10:00 am
• Crafty Needles at Cottage Grove Service Center
  Park Grove Library Cottage Grove Service Center,
  5:00 pm
• FREE Community Walking Group →
  Hamlet Park, 8883 Hamlet Ave S, Cottage Grove
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Elior North America posted a job opening for Cook in Hastings. Apply here.
• Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Part Time Sales Floor Team Member in Hastings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cottage Grove

• Hailey James aims for the national scene (gazettextra.com)

Rosemount

• Girls flag football to get spotlight at Vikings game (minnesotanewsnetwork.com)
• NASA is funding aerospace job training for thousands in Minnesota (kstp.com)
• Trash Compactor Fire at Apple Valley Target Prompts Second-Alarm Response (limitless-news.com)

Inver Grove Heights

• Here's Where to Score Cheap (or Free) Waffles This Week (parade.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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