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Prescott Names New Fire Chief
The City of Prescott reports that the Fire Department in town is under new leadership. According to the City website, Prescott Area Fire Association members recently officially approved Chad Johnson as the new Fire Chief. Chad replaces Tom Lytle who retires after 32 years of distinguished service. Johnson first became a member of the Prescott …
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Franke Named Director
Former Minnesota State Rep. Keith Franke has been named executive director of Protect Our Charities, a Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to protecting and strengthening electronic charitable gaming in the state. Franke served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. According to a press release from Protect Our Charities, during his …
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Fireside Social House To Reopen as Quarry Taphouse
The Fireside Social House on 2nd Street in Downtown Hastings is under rebranding to be introduced later this Spring as the Quarry Taphouse. The new owner of the facility, Randy Stenger, appeared before the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday evening to discuss new signage for the building, which was approved. Inside renovations are also well …
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Peine Recognized On Retirement
Mark Peine, Hastings Public Works Superintendent, has announced his retirement after 35 years of service to the City of Hastings. Mayor Mary Fasbender read a resolution from the Council thank Peine for his service. Click here for audio The complete resolution can be heard at KDWA.com. Click here for audio (L to R: …
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Special Teams, Vandehoef Shine As Raiders Down Spartans
The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team returned to the win column with a 5-1 win over Simley on Tuesday night. The first period was a battle of puck possession, and the Raiders would draw first blood short handed, when Brody Larsen scored on an excellent pass from Blake Vandehoef to give Hastings a 1-0 lead. …
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Father Leonard Siebenaler Passes
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Trier reports that Father Leonard Siebenaler died on Monday evening in Hastings. Father Leonard, who grew up in New Trier, served as a priest in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for just short of 64 years. Ordained in 1959 in St. Paul, Father Siebenaler’s resume includes assignments …
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Ice Celebration To Begin
The Hastings Downtown Business Association reminds everyone that the Hastings Ice Celebration starts this Saturday. According to a DBA press release, handouts will be available around Downtown Hastings to participate in the celebration. Three excellent prize packages will be awarded for the person, group of people, families, and friends who identify all of the ice …
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More Snow Forecasted For KDWA Listening Area
The National Weather Service is advising Minnesotans to prepare for another possible swath of snow, totaling up to 6 inches to move through the area, starting on Wednesday. According to the Weather Service, confidence continues to increase for several inches of snow Wednesday night into Thursday across the region, particularly from southern Minnesota into western …
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HFS Project Share Totals Released
Hastings Family Service reports that Project Share for the 2022 Holiday season was another successful effort to help families in need this year. Executive Director Amy Sutton commented on the totals. Click here for audio The Project Share results reflected the increase in assistance HFS provided last year. Click here for audio HFS …
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JANUARY 17 SPORTS SCHEDULE
Today’s Hastings and Prescott sports preview has a busy schedule of events on the docket. The Hastings boys hockey team returns home to face Simley with JV @ 5:15 and Varsity @ 7:30. These two teams met back in early December with Hastings winning 3-2. Nordic Ski has a Conference meet at the Cottage Grove …
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