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ISD Responds To Letters
In response to letters crafted by the Minnesota Legislature urging ISD 200 to return to the mediation table, Superintendent Dr. Robert McDowell told KDWA that the District was first made aware of the letters through KSTP, as they were not provided directly to the district until Monday morning. In a statement to KDWA, Dr. McDowell …
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More Gold For Diggins
Afton native and Olympic cross country skier Jessie Diggins continues to carve out her accomplishments in the Cross Country ski world, and has become the World Champion in the 10 KM skate event. According to information released by the US Ski and Snowboard Team, at the World Championship event recently held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, …
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HASTINGS AND PRESCOTT SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Hastings Raiders Boys Swim and Dive team had an abbreviated sectional because of weather. The prelims were scratched and timed finals only were held instead. Coach Katie McAlpin said that the Raiders held their own “mini section meet” on Wednesday to replace the prelims. The Raiders swam on Friday and dove on Saturday finishing …
Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/02/hastings-and-prescott-sports-roundup/
Breaking the Silence Black History Month Celebration
Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender joined the leaders of St. Luke’s at the Breaking the Silence Black History Month Celebration held Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hastings in welcoming a full sanctuary of guests for a stirring program that chronicled important milestones in local black history including land and business ownership, efforts to …
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County Road 47 Project In Vermillion
Dakota County is proposing to improve the intersection at County Road 47 and County Road 85 in Vermillion Township. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and operations. The project is scheduled for construction in 2023?. The project includes the reconstruction and realignment of the County Road 47 and County Road 85 intersection …
Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/02/county-road-47-project-in-vermillion/
MFD Responds To Vehicle Fire In Welch
Early Monday morning Miesville Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire on Circle Drive in Welch Township. According to information released by the Department, Engine 1 arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck with nobody at the scene. Crews were challenged with difficult driving conditions which increased response time. There are no injuries to …
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Drug Bust And Arrest
The Dakota County Drug Task Force concluded an extensive investigation last week with an arrest of a suspected drug trafficker. According to County Commissioner Joe Atkins, the Task Force and South St. Paul Police worked together for the bust involving 3-and-a-half pounds of fentanyl powder, nine pounds of meth and a pound of heroin. A …
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Hastings and PRescott School Districts are running two hours late this morning. Hastings buses only running on paved roads, and morning Y-Care and morning and afternoon 4K will not be in session in Prescott.
Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/02/31189/
MN Senate Sends Letter To District
Responding to the continued strike of Foodservice Workers in ISD 200, MN State Senator Judy Seeberger reports that a recent letter sent to the District urging a return to the mediation table has been sent. Click here for audio The last meeting of the District and the Union was on February 2nd. Click here …
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Hudella Authors Opioid Legislation
A recent rally on the MN State Capitol steps regarding Opioid Awareness, and Fentanyl in particular, has inspired Representative Shane Hudella to focus on legislation to increase penalties for the distribution and sale of illicit Fentanyl, and educating children about the dangers of opioids. Click here for audio Hear an In-Depth program with Representative …
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