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Man Plans To Run Across MN

Man Plans To Run Across MN

Almost Ultra presents the MN XING, a 200-mile run across Minnesota by Scott Bock, starting in South Dakota and ending in Wisconsin. Bock will be be running mostly solo for 4 days and will start May 18th in Gary, SD, and finish May 22nd in Prescott. The Finish Line event will take place at the …

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Suspicious Person Causes Lockdown in Cottage Grove

Suspicious Person Causes Lockdown in Cottage Grove

At approximately 2:42 PM, on Wednesday, April 13th, Cottage Grove Police Department officers received a report of a male walking around Park High School property carrying a hatchet and a knife on his belt. No crime was reported. According to a CGPD press release, considering the time of the day, area schools were advised to …

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RAIDERS GET FIRST WIN OF SEASON, MELT POLARS

RAIDERS GET FIRST WIN OF SEASON, MELT POLARS

Hastings- The Hastings Raiders got their first win of the season in a bizarre 12-1 win over North Saint Paul that saw 5 combined hits, a plethora of walks, and a 5-inning run rule as the Raiders went to 1-1, 1-0 in the conference. Gavin Odman had the bump for the Raiders and worked through …

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Freedom Returning To Summer Hours

Freedom Returning To Summer Hours

The Winter of 2022/2023 has finally released its grip on the KDWA listening area, and there is no better way to rediscover the beauty of our area than by visiting local natural areas, such as Freedom Park in Prescott. Linda Schenk, Operations Director for Freedom Park Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center, recently visited …

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Fairy Wonderland Trivia Night

Fairy Wonderland Trivia Night

Fairy Wonderland Park in Prescott has been working diligently to create a family space for parents and children alike to get out and enjoy recreational play, while commemorating children who have passed away for any reason. Alison Ennenga, one of the founders of the Fairy Wonderland Park in Prescott described the Phase One layout of …

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Thomas Oss Recognized

Thomas Oss Recognized

On Monday evening, the Prescott City Council officially recognized Alderperson Thomas Oss for his dedicated service to the residents of Prescott as he served on the City Council. Mayor Rob Daugherty read the Proclamation. Click here for audio     Oss is rotating off the City Council. Click here for audio        

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Prescott Council Approves Redevelopment Concept Plan

Prescott Council Approves Redevelopment Concept Plan

A redevelopment plan for a portion of downtown Prescott is moving its way through the approval process, and on Monday evening, the City Council was asked to consider the concept plan for the development. City Administrator Matt Wolf briefed the Council on the plan. Click here for audio     After discussion of parking accommodations and …

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Prescott Food Shelf Seeks Volunteers

Prescott Food Shelf Seeks Volunteers

The Prescott Area Food Pantry has put out the call for volunteer workers at their distribution facility. According to information provided by Pete French, the store is getting busier, amid the bustle of construction. Positions available include unloaders, maintenance, delivery drivers, stockers, and much more. If you are a community-minded person that wants to help …

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Annual Flood Run In Prescott On Saturday

Annual Flood Run In Prescott On Saturday

The Prescott Police Department reports that this Saturday, April 15th, is the annual spring Flood Run. Residents are reminded to expect large numbers of motorcycles to be making their way to and through Prescott. If you have plans to leave town Saturday morning, you may want to either leave prior to 9 AM or exit/enter …

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Edina Egg Hunt Draws 300

Edina Egg Hunt Draws 300

Edina Realty held its 35th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Roadside Park in Hastings on Saturday and the event was well attended. Mary Murphy of Edina Realty commented on the event. Click here for audio     She also commented on the response of the children. Click here for audio     See photos of the event …

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