• Community Information

  • Overview

    The City of Hastings was incorporated on March 7, 1857, by the Territorial Legislature.  Hastings became the county seat of Dakota County on June 2, 1857.  Hastings is blessed with a beautiful setting on the bluffs of the Mississippi River.  Victorian residences in tree-lined neighborhoods, a classic Main Street downtown, and the 1871 County Courthouse maintain Hastings' distinctive small town character.  At the same time, Hastings continues to grow with steady residential, commercial industrial development activity coupled with an expanding mix of public and institutional land uses.

    Click HERE for to view the Hastings Community Guide.

  • Location

    County - Dakota
    Region - East Twin Cities Metro
    Distance from St. Paul - 22 Miles
    Distance from nearest Airport - 20 Miles from Mpls/St. Paul
    US Congressional District - 2
    MN Legislative District - 54A, 54B
    Web Site - www.hastingsmn.gov

  • Population

    AREA

    2012 ESTIMATE

    2000 CENSUS

    1998 
    ESTIMATE

    1990 CENSUS

    1980 CENSUS

    City

    22,321

    18,204

    17,263

    15,445

    12,827

    County

    405,088

    347,245

    308,002

    275,189

    194,279

    Nearest MSA*

    3,062,944

    2,968,806

    2,831,234

    2,538,776

    2,198,190

    Source: US Census, State Demographer

    *Metropolitan Statistical Area

     
     
  • Major Employers

    EMPLOYER

    SIC

    PRODUCTS/SERVICES

    EMPLOYEES

    Dakota, County of
    651-437-3191
    www.co.dakota.mn.us

    9121

    Government Offices

    1800

    Allina Health/Regina Hospital
    651-480-4100
    www.allinahealth.org/Regina-Hospital/

    8062

    Acute Care Hospital & Surgery Center

    708

    School District #200
    651-480-7002
    www.hastings.k12.mn.us

    8211

    Elementary & Secondary Schools

    575

    Smead Manufacturing Co
    651-437-4111
    www.smead.com

    5112

    Stationery Supplies

    250

    Intek Plastics, Inc.
    651-437-7700
    www.intekplastics.com

    3089

    Plastics Products, (not elsewhere classified)

    180

    Wal-Mart
    651-438-2400
    www.walmart.com

    5311

    Department Stores

    160

    Allina Medical Clinic
    651-438-1800
    www.allina.com

    8011

    Offices of Physicians

    140

    Innovative Surfaces   Kitchen Design/Cabinets/Countertops 136

    Hastings, City of
    651-480-2350
    www.hastingsmn.gov

    9121

    Government Offices

    130

     Ardent Mills
    651-437-3161
    www.ardentmills.com

    2041

    Flour & Other Grain Mill Products

    120

    Cub Foods
    651-438-1481
    www.cub.com

    5411

    Grocery Store

    140

    Coborn's
    651-437-2066
    www.coborns.com

    5411

    Grocery Store

    100

  • Property Taxes

    To see a tax computation example visit
    http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HomeProperty/Tax101/TaxEstimator/Pages/default.aspx

    Minnesota commercial real estate taxes are based upon market value of taxable property as set by the local assessor.   Please contact the Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor at (651) 438-4576 Treasurer-Auditor@co.dakota.mn.us.

    Local Medical Facilities

    FACILITY

    # FACILITIES AVAILABLE

    TOTAL BEDS

    TELEMEDICINE AVAILABLE

    Hospital

    1

    57

    No

    Nursing Home

    3

    178

    No

    Clinic

    2

    ---

    N/A

    Doctor

    28

    ---

    N/A

    Dentist

    17

    ---

    N/A

  • Utilities

    ELECTRIC

    Electric Utility: Dakota Electric Assn
    Telephone: 651.463.6212
    Econ. Dev. Contact: 651.463.6232
    Telephone: 651.463.6201
    Emergency Lights Out
     www.dakotaelectric.com

    Electric Utility: Xcel Energy
    Telephone: 800.895.4999 
    Emergency Lights Out: 800.895.1999
    www.xcelenergy.com

    WATER

    Water Source: Wells
    Storage Capacity: 2,750,000 gals
    Pumping Capacity: 6,600 gal/minute
    Average Demand: 1,820,000 gal/day
    Peak Demand: 7,500,000 gal/day
    Total Water Hardness: 16ppm
    Industrial Water Rate: See City website for current rates: www.hastingsmn.gov

    WASTEWATER

    Treatment Type: Community Drain Field
    Capacity of Plant: 2,340,000 gal/day
    Average Demand: 1,700,000 gal/day
    Peak Demand: 2,000,000 gal/day
    Usage Charge: See City website for current rates: www.hastingsmn.gov

    NATURAL GAS

    Gas Provider: Centerpoint Energy
    Telephone: 612.372.4727
    Emergency gas leak: 612.372.5050
    www.centerpointenergy.com

    For more detailed information, please visit the website below which includes contact information in case of outage or emergency.

    https://www.saveonenergy.com/providers/centerpoint-energy

    CABLE

    Cable Provider: Comcast
    Telephone: 651.222.3333

    Cable Provider: Bevcomm
    South of Hastings: 507.653.4444
    Telephone: 877.524.5340 (Toll Free)
    www.bevcomm.net

    Satellite/Internet Provider: Dish Network
    Telephone: 888.754.1350
    www.dish.com

    Satellite/Internet Provider: Exede Satellite Internet
    Telephone: 855.894.5665
    www.exede.com

    Satellite/Internet Provider: HughesNet
    Telephone: 877.268.0336
    http://www.hughesnetinternet.net/

    Satellite/Internet Provider: DirectTV
    Telephone: 877.798.6070
     http://www.directpackages.com/deals.html
    https://www.directvdeals.com/directv-spanish-packages/

    TELEPHONE

    Telephone Provider (Landline): CenturyLink
    Residential Sales: 800.201.4099
    Residential Repair: 800.788.3600
    Business: 800.786.6272
    Local Contact: 651.437.2161
    Web Address: www.centurylink.com

    LOCAL CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS & CHURCHES

    A complete listing of local non-profit organizations is available here.

    HASTINGS COMMUNITY PROFILE

    For a complete Community Profile visit www.mngov.com