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

IN THE GARDEN A VISIT TO THE DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR

September 2, 2026 Dan Massman

A visit to the Dakota County Fair includes special guest Mary Hendricks, the administrator of the Horticulture Building. Kelly and Mary discuss the ever-changing landscape of exhibits, trends and priorities of the fair property located […]

HFS CONTINUES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY

September 2, 2026 Dan Massman

Hastings Family Service is coming off a busy and productive summer and Executive Director AMY SUTTON has all the details.

KDWA Radio Athletes Interview – Prescott Girls Golfers Layla Salay, Lily Vesperman, and Macy Reiter

September 1, 2026 Andrew Swadner

KDWA Radio interviewed the three seniors on the Prescott Cardinals girls golf team, featuring Layla Salay, Lily Vesperman, and Macy Reiter.

MnDOT to Close New Trier Intersection Sept. 9 as Highway 50 Construction Continues

September 1, 2026 Kristi Myre

Drivers in the Hampton, New Trier, and Douglas Township areas will soon see another change to local access as MnDOT continues work on County Road 50. Jenny Hinz with MnDOT Communications and Engagement says an […]

Hastings Teachers Learn What Local Employers Expect From Next Generation Workforce

September 1, 2026 Kristi Myre

Hastings High School teachers got a closer look at what local employers expect from the next generation workforce. As part of the district’s Pathway Program, teachers recently spent time with local businesses to learn more […]

Miesville Mudhens Season Highlights

September 1, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Here are some of the best plays of the 2026 Miesville Mudhens season.

FROM THE PORCH PODCAST PAM TALKS ABOUT THE RASPBERRY PATCH

September 1, 2026 Dan Massman

This week Pam Collins podcast, Pam talks about “the raspberry patch.”

Principal Ryan Wynn and Staff Welcome New and Returning Middle School Students for 2026-27 School Year

September 1, 2026 Kristi Myre

Today is the first day of school for Hastings Middle School students. And as a new school year is underway at Hastings Middle School, Principal Ryan Wynn says staff are thrilled to welcome back the […]

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

September 1, 2026 Dan Massman

Hastings Community Development Director JOHN HINZMAN and intern NATALIE ROGUS talk about new housing developments, Hwy 61 project and summer programming at the Rotary Pavilion.

THE EDUCATED HOME: A DESIGN JOURNEY EPISODE

September 1, 2026 Dan Massman

In honor of National Dog Day, we chat about how to make your home pet and accident-prone-people friendly in this new edition of The Educated Home: A Design Journey with host JILL RAGAN SCULLY.