May 2026 – Page 4 – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7

Rebecca “Becky” Hofmeister

May 26, 2026 Dan Massman

Rebecca “Becky” Hofmeister, age 75, of Hampton, MN, died May 20, 2026 of post-surgery complications. Born May 8, 1951 to Robert and Edith Swanson of Stillwater, MN, Becky attended Stillwater High School. She graduated from […]

Local Sports

Hastings Baseball Wins Opening Section Game, Miesville Back in Win Column in Memorial Day Shutout

May 26, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The Miesville Mudhens baseball team got back into the win column with a takedown of Red Wing 3-0 as heard live on KDWA and KDWA Boxcast Monday. The Mudhens struck first on an Eddie Piene […]

May 20 ISD 200 School Board Meeting Student and Staff Highlights

May 26, 2026 Kristi Myre

At the May 20 ISD School Board meeting, the board and administration recognized several outstanding students and staff members for their achievements and service. Pete McGinnis was honored as Employee of the Year. McGinnis is […]

Pam’s Podcast From The Porch Surprise, Surprise

May 26, 2026 Dan Massman

This week’s podcast From The Porch with Pam Collins. Pam talks about “The Brotherhood and Surprise, Surprise.

Public Invited to June 8 Community Collaboration Meeting

May 26, 2026 Kristi Myre

School Board member Elaine Mikel Mulder invites the public to the Community Collaboration meeting happening June 8 at 6 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. [Click the soundbite to listen to the report.]

MN House of Rep 41B Tom Dippel’s Thoughts On This Years Session

May 25, 2026 Dan Massman

This week Minnesota House of Representative District 41B Tom Dippel talks about funding for Hastings and Cottage Grove, tax relief for Minnesotans, fraud prevention, county technology upgrades, e-moto bill, and more including Tom’s closing message.

Cannabis Cultivation Facility Proposal Returns to Hastings Planning Commission Agenda

May 25, 2026 Kristi Myre

The Hastings Planning Commission meets Tuesday night at City Hall with one major item dominating the agenda — the continued review of a special use permit request for an indoor cannabis cultivation facility proposed for […]

Pam Collins Buying Your First Home Part – 6

May 25, 2026 Dan Massman

This Weeks Realtor, Pam Collins on “Buying Your First Home Part – 6.” To get a hold of Pam call: (651) 319-1298 or call the Hastings Edina Realty Office at (651) 437-2121 and ask for […]

Motorcycle Driver Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings

May 24, 2026 Kristi Myre

A 66-year-old motorcycle driver was killed Saturday after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Hastings. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident occurred in Hastings around 12:19pm at the intersection […]

Lorraine M. Peine

May 23, 2026 Dan Massman

Lorraine M. Peine, age 90 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026. Lorraine Mary, the daughter of Christ and Rose (Krystocek) Werner, was born and raised in […]