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Local Author Published
Hastings High School graduate Christina Alongi is seeing the fruition of a long-held passion for storytelling, specifically in the Science Fiction genre, and has published her first full-length novel. She recently sat down in the KDWA studios to talk about the novel. Click here for audio She also recently published a novella entitled “To …
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RAIDERS STUNNED BY CENTURY IN DOUBLE OT HEARTBREAKER
The Hastings Raiders were stunned by the Rochester Century Panthers in a double overtime thriller in the Section 1AA quarterfinals. The Panthers struck first early in the contest, as a Raider penalty led to a Century goal just 3:26 into the game. The Raiders would respond however, as alte in the first period, Connor Zgoda …
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Hastings Council Makes Food Share Proclamation
The Hastings City Council began Tuesday evening’s meeting by reading a proclamation in support of Hastings Family Service during their “Drive Out Hunger” Campaign, in cooperation with MN Food Share. Mayor Mary Fasbender introduced the Proclamation. Click here for audio Learn more and donate at HastingsFamilyService.org. Proclamation: Click here for audio Click here …
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Hastings Art Commission Members Named
On Tuesday, the Hastings City Council took the next step in establishing an Arts and Culture Commission to coordinate artistic efforts and encourage creative expression through the arts, music, and theater in Hastings. During the City Council meeting, the Council appointed inaugural Commission members Barb Hollenbeck, Steven Read, Jeannie Tribe, Sherry Humphrey, Joe Becker, Kirk …
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Minnesota Sings Gears Up For 10th Year
Organizers of Minnesota Sings are gearing up for the 10th anniversary of the annual competition to give local singers a chance at the limelight. According to Lead Volunteer, Chuck Spavin, the total prize package this year is $30,000. The dates for this year’s finals are October 7th and 8th at the historic Fairmont Opera House …
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Former WI Governor Earl Passes
KDWA has learned that former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, who served as governor from 1983 to 1987, passed away, after suffering a stroke earlier this week. Current Governor Tony Evers commented that Earl was “a formidable leader and public servant, trusted colleague and mentor, and a good and loyal friend”, adding that, “Tony was well-liked …
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Union Responds to District Letter
SEIU Local 284 responded on Tuesday to ISD 200’s latest letter sent to student’s families on the status of the Foodservice Worker’s Strike, now in its second week. Union Spokesman Hal Goetz says that the Union is still willing to negotiate. Click here for audio Goetz also commented on where funding for the Union demands …
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BR4R To Hold Event
Residents of Hastings are invited to come and celebrate the many accomplishments of the early Black settlers in Hastings this Sunday. Estella Carter and James Curry invite listeners to Breaking the Silence on Feb 26th from 2-4 pm at St Luke’s Church, 615 Vermillion Street in Hastings. Estella talks about what the event is. Click …
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GRRVLC Welcomes New Director
The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park in Prescott is now under new Directorship after former Executive Director Israel Haas accepted another position. The new Executive Director, Linda Schenk, sat down with KDWA to introduce herself to the community. Linda spoke about being the Executive Director. Click here for audio …
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RAIDER BASKETBALL TEAMS SPLIT HILL-MURRAY GAMES
The Hastings Raiders basketball teams split their games with Hill-Murray on Tuesday night with the boys taking the senior night win and the girls falling on the road. In the boys’ game, it was all about the three seniors Kelvin Maher, Evan Koenigs and Max Albertson being honored before the game. The Raiders and Pioneers …
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