A scenic river town steeped in tradition, Hastings features the rugged and colorful scenery of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and Vermillion Rivers, many historic buildings, a mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, and industry & community festivities. The city's charming downtown is an interesting collection of restaurants, shops, and third-generation stores. Within the city limits are 8 city parks, 14 neighborhood parks, and boat access ramps. Two ski slopes and six golf courses are nearby. The neighborhoods feature a blend of large, quaint, older homes complemented by newer housing that lends a suburban influence. 

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. 

A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its:

• 62 Allina Health clinics
• 49 rehabilitation locations
• 23 hospital-based clinics
• 12 hospitals
• 15 retail pharmacies 
• 2 ambulatory care centers
• specialty medical services, including hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment and emergency medical transportation