Hastings child abuse case heading to district court
A Hastings woman accused of child abuse will have her case heard in Adams County District Court in April. Jade Essink, 23, ...
Permanent homeless shelter still on pause in Dakota County
Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins said officials are exploring other options to shelter people experiencing homelessness ...
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‘Toothpick Boss’ Jerry Hackett, 85, painstakingly builds replicas of iconic structures
In Hastings, Minnesota, you’ll find a built-to-scale replica of the original Dakota County Courthouse made from about 5,000 ...
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Measles outbreak confirmed in Hastings County
Nine cases of measles have been confirmed in Hastings County, and the local health unit is warning of community exposure. The South East Health Unit advised of a measles exposure that occurred ...
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Judges in Ohio ban ICE arrests at Franklin County courthouse after 'increased activity'
(This story has been updated to add additional information from Franklin County Municipal Court and county Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.) An increase in immigration enforcement at the ...
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Man makes models of historic buildings using toothpicks
His latest masterpiece recreates Dakota County’s first courthouse, which is in Hastings. He’s previously built the courthouses in Steele County, Waseca County and Washington County.
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Man makes models of historic Minnesota buildings using toothpicks
Shakopee, MINNESOTA (WCCO) -- A Shakopee, Minnesota, man is sharing a unique talent with the public. Jerry Hackett uses toothpicks to painstakingly create detailed, scale-model replicas of ...