Hastings, Minnesota is one of the oldest communities in the state of Minnesota, with its establishment dating back to 1857. The city is a true river town, situated on the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix rivers. The first settlers to the area were a military detachment from Fort Snelling that was sent to guard a… Read more »
Post by David Olson ● Aug 8, 2016
City of Hastings: A Brief History
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