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RAIDERS WALL OF HONOR CEREMONY HELD, WILLIAMS COMMITS, BOYS BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON It was a special night at the Hastings girls basketball game last weekend as eight legends were inducted into the Hastings High School Wall of Honor. Dick Cragg, Terry Hartman, John DeWall, Jackie Kranz, Bob Majeski, Greg Sandkamp and Al and Sandy Storlie …

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RAIDERS STORM BACK, DOUSE BLAZE IN OPENING NIGHT THRILLER The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team stormed back to beat Burnsville on Friday night thanks to 26 points from Keagan McVicker and stingy defense down the stretch. In the early portions of the game, it was a back and forth affair, as Hastings and Burnsville both …

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HASTINGS BASKETBALL PREVIEWS The Hastings boys and girls basketball teams begin their seasons on Friday, and both coaches joined KDWA to give us a preview of their seasons. Head Boy’s Coach Chad Feikema: Click here for audio     Head Girls Coach Sheri McLeod: Click here for audio        

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HASTINGS, MAYO, PLAY TO 3-3 DRAW The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team played to a 3-3 tie with Rochester Mayo in the season opener Thursday night at Hastings Civic Arena, surviving an onslaught in overtime from the Spartans to walk away with it at least not being a loss. The game started off with both …

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Bremer Farms Light Display Open

Bremer Farms Light Display Open

The Bremer Farms Light Display is now on through January 1st. Organizer Sarah Hewitt has the details. Click here for audio     Santa on the Farm will have a special event on Saturday, December 10th. Bremer Farms is located at 7048 150th Street East, in Hastings. Click here for audio    

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HKS Partner Coalition Seeks Members

HKS Partner Coalition Seeks Members

United Way of Hastings’ Helping Kids Succeed program seeks the input of parents, guardians, and those with a vested interest in the success of kids by way of the Community Partners Coalition. Jane Neumiller-Bustad, Director of Helping Kids Succeed, explains. Click here for audio     To learn more or to sign up for the coalition, …

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Hastings Candy Cane Hunt

Hastings Candy Cane Hunt

The City of Hastings invites everyone to get into the Holiday spirit with a Candy Cane Hunt, on now through December 11th. Candy Canes will be hidden in 5 parks in Hastings. To participate, use the 5 clues provided by the City to locate in which parks the candy canes are hidden. Each Candy Cane …

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Bianconi Selected As Dakota County Chief Deputy

Bianconi Selected As Dakota County Chief Deputy

Dakota County Sheriff-Elect Joe Leko is pleased to announce that he has selected Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dan Bianconi to be appointed as Chief Deputy Sheriff effective January 2, 2023. Captain Bianconi was hired as a deputy sheriff in 2001 and has held many duties and ranks in his 22-year tenure. In 2009, he …

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School Board Certifies Zuzek

School Board Certifies Zuzek

The ISD 200 School Board met on Wednesday evening for the express purpose of verifying the election of Mark Zuzek to the School Board to fill the seat recently held by Mike Reis. Director Lisa Hedin read the resolution. Click here for audio     The board approved the motion to certify the election by unanimous …

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Onion Grille To Close

Onion Grille To Close

In an announcement made via social media, the Onion Grille reports that the eatery will close its doors permanently at the end of December. Owner Wendy Dodge says it is time to move on. Click here for audio     She also says that she is proud of the Grille for supporting other local businesses. Click …

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