February 2026 – Page 11 – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7

Hastings’ Snoweek King and Queen

February 10, 2026 Kristi Myre

This past week was Snoweek for the Hastings School District. Kids showed their school spirit by dressing up or participating in the different events throughout last week. In the high school there was a day […]

The Search for the New Hastings Police Chief

February 10, 2026 Kristi Myre

With Hastings Police Chief Dave Wilske set to retire in March, City Administrator Dan Wietecha shares with KDWA the process that goes into the search for the new Hastings Police Chief. To listen to the […]

February 10, 2026 Dan Massman

On the Porch with Pam Collins. This weeks shows, The Swarm and Leroy Lincoln. Enjoy!

KDWA Radio Athletes Interview – Alpine Skiing State Qualifier Kate Nowak

February 9, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Our KDWA Radio Athlete Interview features Hastings High School Alpine Skiing state qualifier Kate Nowak, discussing qualifying to the state meet and goals and expectations. Nowak and James McNamara head to Biwabik to compete Tuesday […]

KDWA Connects with Jen Fox and William Beck

February 9, 2026 Kristi Myre

At the February 3rd caucus, the State Representative candidates Jen Fox (DFL) and William Beck (R) campaigned to their 41B constituents. Following the caucus, KDWA spoke with Beck and Fox for a recap of the […]

Debbie Bauer Brings Smiles with her Poem–Lob the Lutefisk

February 9, 2026 Kristi Myre

We have a poem that takes place at Lake Rebecca. In a human-interest story, we are highlighting Debbie Bauer. But you might have known her as Debbie Duray. Debbie graduated from Shakopee High School but worked at […]

A Morning of Ice Fishing on Lake Rebecca

February 9, 2026 Kristi Myre

On February 7th the City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and Carpenter Nature Center hosted an ice fishing event at Lake Rebecca. Kids 15 years old and younger were able to try their hand […]

Winter Special Adventures Event is all about Giving Back

February 9, 2026 Kristi Myre

This past Saturday, on February 7th, there was a Winter Special Adventure event at the United Steelworkers Local 662 building in Vermillion. KDWA was there and connected with Winter Special Adventures club member Nick Henry, […]

Prescott Dance Repeats State Titles, Hastings Girls Wrestling Qualifies Seven, and Hastings Boys Hockey Falls Just Short Against Mahtomedi

February 8, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The Prescott dance team continued their tradition of success with a defense of two state titles over the weekend, with the squad taking home first in Jazz and Pom as repeat state champions in both, […]

Ron Bathrick

February 7, 2026 Dan Massman

Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob. Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp […]