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Hastings Senior Center Seeks ELVES
The Hastings Senior Center seeks volunteers to become one of the Center’s ELVES (English Learner Volunteer for Educational Success). ELVES provide reading practice in English and help boost the confidence of English language learners in the ISD 200 Middle and High Schools. ELVES spend 30 to 40 minutes once a week using a Google Meets …
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USDA Says “Don’t Wash The Turkey”
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The USDA is encouraging Thanksgiving Masters of the Kitchen to not wash the turkey before cooking it. Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline says that splashing water can spread bacteria. Click here for audio If you have questions, the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854). Listeners can also go …
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School Board Meeting Called
On Wednesday, November 30, at 9:30 AM, the ISD 200 School Board will conduct a Special Meeting for the purpose of approving the 2022 Certification of Election for the Special School Board Election. This meeting will be open to the public and will be held at the Hastings Middle School Media Center. Superintendent Dr. Robert …
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AFTON ALPS OPENS 2022 SEASON
Afton Alps opened its 2022 season Friday, November 18, with an immense level of excitement for what should be a fantastic winter. Trevor Maring of Afton Alps joined KDWA to give us the lowdown on their 2022 season and what you can expect at the Alps this year. Click here for audio
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HASTINGS GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE WRAPS UP 2022 SEASON
The Hastings Girls Swim and Dive team wrapped up its 2022 season with a successful state meet that saw one swimmer take All-State honors. In a message to KDWA, Coach Katie McAlpin outlined the completion of the season for the team. Back in October, the JV Conference meet saw 9 swimmers representing the Raiders. 85% …
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Intek Expansion Moves Forward
The City of Hastings is proud to announce that Intek Plastics has selected its Hastings headquarters for an $8 million-plus investment in a 60,200-square-foot expansion. The City Council approved the expansion plans at its October 17 meeting. The expansion will be adjacent to its building at 1000 Spiral Boulevard and will include additional manufacturing and …
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Haas To Resign From Freedom Park
After a fruitful season as Executive Director for the Friends of Freedom Park and the Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center, Israel Haas has accepted another opportunity. His last day as Executive Director is November 25, but he will continue to support Friends of Freedom Park and its sponsored project Coulee River Trails as …
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Zuzek Arrested
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has reported that Hastings resident and school board electee Mark Zuzek was detained by officers of the Woodbury Police Department in Woodbury just before 9 AM on Thursday, November 17th on one charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and one charge of driving while impaired. …
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City Holds Ribbon-Cutting Event For Storage Building
On Wednesday afternoon, Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender officiated at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new cold storage building at the Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility on Progress Drive in Hastings. Mayor Fasbender opened the ceremony with a brief recap of why the building was needed. Click here for audio KDWA has posted the …
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Town Hall Held To Address Homelessness
MN State Representative Tony Jurgens gathered with members of the Hastings Police Force, Dakota County, Hastings Family Service, and Allied Supportive Services at City Hall on Wednesday night to discuss the homeless situation in the Hastings area. Jurgens opened the Town Hall meeting with an explanation of why it was being held. Click here for …
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