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

Prescott Daze Accepting Nominations for 2026 Grand Marshal

August 12, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Prescott Daze is now accepting nominations for 2026 Grand Marshal! If you know someone who embodies the spirit of the Prescott community — a dedicated volunteer, local leader, or longtime supporter who deserves to be […]

Local News

City of Hastings Police and Fire Reports

August 12, 2026 Andrew Swadner

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Statewide and Dakota County Primary Election Comparison

August 12, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The Minnesota Primary Election was held Tuesday, selecting candidates to run in the November General Election, with candidates for Governor, US Senate, and various House of Representatives Districts being decided. Dakota County results compared very […]

In The Garden A Visit To Sargents Greenhouse

August 12, 2026 Dan Massman

Visit to Sergeants- Kelly and Char head south to Red Wing, Minnesota to check out late season sales at Sergeant’s Greenhouse. They find a wonderful selection of perennial hibiscus, coleus, begonias and many robust plants […]

Class A State Tournament Starts to Take Shape for Minnesota Baseball Association

August 11, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The class A state tournament qualifiers are growing, with multiple teams already punching their ticket in addition to Miesville as the Mudhens go for a third straight state title. In section 1A, Miesville and Elko […]

Patricia P. Schmitz

August 11, 2026 Dan Massman

Patricia P. Schmitz, age 96, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. Patricia was born on April 4, 1930, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Albin “A.P.” and Ethel (Corcoran) Schmitz. She attended Guardian […]

Miesville Qualifies for State Tournament with Blowout Victory Sunday Over New Market

August 11, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The Miesville Mudhens are back in the class A state tournament with a 10-2 victory over the New Market Muskies on Sunday as heard live on KDWA and on the KDWA YouTube stream. The Mudhens […]

From The Porch Podcast “What Happened To The Swarm Plus Matt Dillon & Miss Kitty

August 11, 2026 Dan Massman

From the Porch podcast this week, Pam Collins talks about “What Happened to the Swarm plus Matt Dillon & Miss Kitty.”

ISD 200 School Board to Hold Special Meeting, Work Session Wednesday

August 10, 2026 Kristi Myre

Two meetings are scheduled for the ISD 200 School Board this Wednesday, August 12th. A special meeting begins at 6 p.m., followed immediately by the board’s regular work session. ISD 200 Chairperson Carrie Tate has […]

Emma Marie Doyle

August 10, 2026 Dan Massman

Emma Marie Doyle, age 97 of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2026. Emma was one of 13 children, born on March 2, 1929 to Fred and Anna Bauer at home […]