August 2026 – Page 14 – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7

Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Releases Information on Missing Boater

August 6, 2026 Andrew Swadner

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has released an update after a search for a missing boater that took place earlier this summer. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Michael William Robinson, age 77, was […]

Minnesota Baseball Association Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

August 6, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Six new names have been inducted into the Minnesota Baseball Association Hall of Fame for the class of 2026 as announced earlier this week. Dale Mackedanz – player for the Roscoe Rangers Butch Steen – […]

City Council Meeting Recap With Dave Pemble

August 6, 2026 Dan Massman

Thank you to Hastings City Council Member at Large DAVE PEMBLE for recapping the most recent city council meeting.

HFS Had A Successful Summer Amy Sutton Has The Details

August 6, 2026 Dan Massman

Hastings Family Service is gearing up for their annual August School Supply Distribution and Executive Director AMY SUTTON wants to thank the community for stepping up to help them achieve their goals of helping others.

Local News

KDWA Business Spotlight: 501 Tavern Offers Local Flavor, Signature Dishes, and a Welcoming North Hudson Experience

August 5, 2026 Kristi Myre

In this business spotlight, KDWA connected with 501 Tavern proprietor Daren Yarmin. The 501 Tavern has become a destination for food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere since opening its doors in October 2023. Daren shared […]

St. Croix Bluffs Beach Temporarily Closed After Elevated E. Coli Levels Found in Water

August 5, 2026 Kristi Myre

Washington County officials have temporarily closed St. Croix Bluffs Beach after testing found elevated levels of E. coli in the water. The beach will remain closed until further notice. Parks staff say they’ll continue testing […]

Rec+Art+Police Wraps Up For the Summer, Parks Department Looks Ahead to More Free Events

August 5, 2026 Kristi Myre

The final Hastings Rec+Art+Police community event of the summer took place Wednesday, August 5, at Lions Park. Although two of the five scheduled events were canceled because of rain, the three that were held drew […]

Arlene L. Greenlee

August 4, 2026 Dan Massman

Arlene L. Greenlee, age 94, of Welch, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, […]

James “Jim” Lewis Dodge

August 4, 2026 Dan Massman

James “Jim” Lewis Dodge, age 74, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Jim was born on April 16, 1952, in Eagle River, Wisconsin, to Jack and Jeanne Dodge. He grew up […]

Hastings City Council Advances Pleasant Valley Farms Plans, PFAS Projects Continue

August 4, 2026 Kristi Myre

The Hastings City Council is moving forward with plans for the proposed Pleasant Valley Farms development. During the August 3 meeting, council members unanimously approved distributing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, or EAW, for public comment. […]