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In today's newsletter:

  • How did the Raiders dominate homecoming to stay undefeated at 4-0?
  • What county decisions at the Hastings center could affect your daily life?
  • How a Hastings resident's crash is shaping Minnesota e-bike safety rules.

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raiders Football Dominates Homecoming to Improve to 4-0, Other Friday and Weekend Results – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com) — Hastings fans can celebrate a big homecoming moment as the Raiders football team crushed Apple Valley 42-15 to stay undefeated at 4-0, with standout rushing from Zach Shatek and scores from Elliott Hagen. The story also recaps strong showings by Hastings cross country at the Under the Lights Invitational and previews upcoming Raiders soccer and running matchups.
   

2. Approved Summary of Proceedings Dakota County Board of Commissioners September 1, 2026 (hastingsjournal.news) — Dakota County commissioners recently approved a long list of actions that can affect Hastings residents, from road and trail projects to opioid response funding and library renovations. If you want to dig into the details, the full official proceedings are available for public inspection at the County Administration Center on Highway 55 in Hastings.
   

3. Minnesota lawmakers, law enforcement call for clearer electric bike and e-moto safety measures (cbsnews.com) — A Hastings resident's serious injury in an e-moto crash is helping drive Minnesota lawmakers' push for clearer rules and safety requirements for electric bikes and e-motos. State leaders and Dakota County's sheriff are discussing helmets, education, labeling, and possible training or insurance standards to better protect riders, pedestrians, and families as these vehicles become more common.
   

4. Heated debate erupts over rainbow sticker ban at Detroit Lakes school meeting (inforum.com) — A Detroit Lakes school board meeting over a proposed ban on rainbow stickers drew a packed crowd, and the district is now revising Policy 505 using language similar to what's being considered in Hastings. As Hastings leaders weigh their own version of this policy, the Detroit Lakes debate offers a preview of community tensions, legal challenges, and questions about how much discretion school administrators should have.
   

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  • Looking for a fun way to get involved in your community?
    Join Dakota County for the Fall Volunteer Resource Fair on Oct. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wescott Library in Eagan. The event is free and open to people… (Nextdoor )
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Hastings. Apply here.
  • South Washington County Schools Isd 833 posted a job opening for Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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