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DCSO Receives Federal Funding
U.S. Representative Angie Craig has secured $325,000 for the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Electronic Crimes Unit. With these federal funds, the DCSO will have an increased capacity to prevent and prosecute electronic crimes and promote online safety across Dakota County. County Sheriff Joe Leko expressed gratitude for the federal funding, support that will be harnessed …
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Malone Intermediate Conducts D.A.R.E. Graduation
Malone Intermediate School held their D.A.R.E. graduation on Friday, January 6th for almost 80 fifth grade students who completed the program under the instruction of Deputy Brette Huppert and Sheriff Chad Koranda, of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. During the ceremony, four students read their chosen essays on what the program has taught them, and …
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Johnson Named Kiwanis Student Of The Week
The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Senior Ava Johnson. According to a nomination submitted by Math Teacher Kayla Kinneman, Ava has been a tremendous student in Pre-Calculus so far this year. She gives every single problem her all and settles for nothing less than perfection. …
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RAIDER SWIMMING REMAINS UNBEATEN IN DUAL MEETS, TAKES DOWN NSP
The Hastings Boys’ Swim and Dive team remains undefeated in dual meets on the season after taking down North Saint Paul last week. According to coach Katie McAlpin, the Raiders won 93-80, thanks in big part to Tristan Herbst. Herbst remains unblemished on the year in meets, taking first in all of his races, including …
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Miron Named Runner-Up In Ag Competition
The Minnesota Farm Bureau reports that Kristy Miron of Washington County finished as runner-up in the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Ag competition, held during the organization’s convention, Jan. 6-9 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who do not derive …
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Judge Mark To Retire
The Honorable Kevin F. Mark, who is currently the Chief Judge of Minnesota’s First Judicial District will retire from the bench, effective on January 31st of this year. Mark, who has reached the mandatory retirement age, was first appointed to the First District in January of 2003, and has served as the Chief Judge since …
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Prescott Council Approves Temmers
The Prescott City Council deliberated a recommendation to name Rashel Temmers, the current Clerk of Court in Prescott, as the new City Clerk. Mayor Rob Daugherty introduced the item. Click here for audio The Council discussed her current position as Clerk of Court and the City Personnel Committee will review the information to ensure …
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Prescott Chamber Dinner Set For Jan. 18
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce reminds Prescott residents and businesses that there is still time to purchase a ticket for the Prescott Chamber Annual Dinner on Wednesday, January 18th. Prescott Chamber Coordinator Casey Johnson commented on the plans for the evening. Click here for audio She says the dinner will be a fun …
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Truck Goes Off Road on 316
The icy roads on Wednesday morning are attributed to a tanker truck going off the road on the newly-renovated section of Highway 316 south of Hastings. KDWA listener Tim reported that the tanker truck had gone off the road in the area of the new roundabout at the south end of 316, where it reconnects …
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Riverfront Kiosk Installed In Prescott
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce reports that, in partnership with the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park and the City of Prescott, new signs welcoming visitors to the Prescott Riverfront have been installed. Everyone is encouraged to check out the new kiosk sign down at the Prescott Riverfront. The Chamber …
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