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From The Porch If Willie Can Do It & It Was A Very Good Year
Pam Collins From The Porch. This week If Willie Can Do It and It Was A Very Good Year
Year: 2025
Local News
Hastings American Legion Works to Reopen This Week
In regard to the Hastings American Legion, KDWA reached out to Neil Hoadley, Commander of Post 47, for a comment on the reason for the sudden closure on Christmas Eve. Commander Hoadley replied, “Until I […]
Local News
Hastings Police Blotter Part 1, December 29
The Hastings Police Department filed its incident report for the timeframe of December 8 thru December 15. On December 8 at 4:09 a.m. officers conducted a warrant service in the 1400 block of Vermillion Street […]
Local Sports
Busy Sports Day Today
The post-Christmas, pre-New Years timeframe is always busy with many sporting tournaments and that is no exception this year as boys hockey, girls hockey, wrestling and basketball all in tournament action in Hastings. The Raider […]
Local News
The Hastings American Legion Temporarily Closes on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, the Hastings American Legion Post 47 closed suddenly, and there was not prior notice given to staff or patrons. The Hastings American Legion took to Facebook to address community concerns. The Commander […]
Local News
Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Warns Community of Overdose Increase
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office put out an overdose alert on Wednesday. For community safety, the Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning the community about the increase in fatal and non-fatal fentanyl overdoses over […]
Local News
Remembering Pastor Jim Bzoskie
Beloved Pastor Jim passed away on December 19. KDWA connected with Mayor Mary Fasbender for a glimpse into the life of her friend Pastor Jim. Mayor Mary spoke into the impact Pastor Jim had in […]
In Depth
What Is Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh
Cy, the Science Guy tells listeners about the significance of gold, frankincense & myrrh
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The Christmas Truce Of 1914
Local historian Spencer Johnson tells listeners about the special Christmas Truce in 1914 during WWI.
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Fr. Martin’s Christmas Memories
Father Martin Siebenaler reflects on what Christmas was like growing up on a farm outside of New Trier.