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Hastings School Board Receives Unusually Large Data Request

Hastings School Board Receives Unusually Large Data Request

The Hastings School Board is figuring out next steps after a data information request for over 115,000 emails was submitted to the school board. During the most recent meeting on July 31, the discussion point came up and was subject to conversation. The school district was still working to determine how much this request is …

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Summer Sports Spotlight: Blake Beissel

Summer Sports Spotlight: Blake Beissel

In a KDWA “Summer Sports Spotlight”, Sports Director Nick Tuckner was joined by 2024 Hastings High School Graduate, and Future Minnesota Golden Gopher Wrestler Blake Beissel, as he has had a tremendous Summer getting ready for the Division One level. That included a 3rd place finish in the Fargo Tournament, where the best wrestlers from …

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Mudhens Begin Playoffs This Weekend

Mudhens Begin Playoffs This Weekend

The Miesville Mudhens Amateur Baseball Team is ready for their best-of-three State Qualifying Section 1B Playoff Series, as the #2 Hens battle the #7 Northfield Knights, on Friday night, Sunday afternoon, and if a deciding game three is needed, that will be on Tuesday night. KDWA Sports will have all of the Mudhens playoff games …

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Sunday Hoops Car Wash At Ptaceks

Sunday Hoops Car Wash At Ptaceks

The Prescott Cardinals Girls Basketball Program will be hosting a Fundraiser Car Wash at the Ptacek’s IGA Car Wash, THIS SUNDAY, August 4th, from 10am until 3pm, as they raise money for new practice jerseys, and other expenses for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Cardinal Head Coach Owen Hamilton joined KDWA Sports with more on how …

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Vets, Hawks Hosting Region 5C Playoffs

Vets, Hawks Hosting Region 5C Playoffs

The Region 5C Amateur Baseball Playoffs will kick-off at Vets Park on Saturday, with four games throughout the day, beginning at 10am, and then four more games Sunday at Vets, at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm. Manager Shawn Matson of the host Hastings Hawks joined us to break down the bracket, look at the matchups, …

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AD Hanson On New Softball Coach

AD Hanson On New Softball Coach

With more on New Hastings Head Softball Coach Becca Sorenson, Hastings High School Athletic Director Trent Hanson joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday, to talk about the hire, introduce the coach to the audience, and mention some of the things that Sorenson brought to the table to make her the right fit for the job. Click …

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Reward Now Being Offered In Nicole Anderson Search

Reward Now Being Offered In Nicole Anderson Search

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for missing Randolph woman Nicole Anderson, announcing a monetary reward for information on her whereabouts. In a post on Facebook, the DCSO said: “The Dakota County Sheriff”s Office is seeking information leading to the whereabouts of Nicole Anderson and is offering an award of $5,000. Anyone with …

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Season Preview, Prescott Fun Run Too!

Season Preview, Prescott Fun Run Too!

Continuing with our KDWA Sports Fall Season Previews, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner caught up with Head Coach Tim Philips of the Prescott Cardinals Cross Country Team, as they are set to hit the paths around the area, but also set to host the “PRESCOTT DAZE FUN RUN” coming up on September 7th. Check out both segments …

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Hastings Fire Department Addresses Tuesday Fire

Hastings Fire Department Addresses Tuesday Fire

The Hastings Fire Department has provided us with a recap of the fire on Tuesday morning in the 13000 block of Saint Croix Trail. Chris Paulson of Hastings Fire joined us to detail the incident, provide as much as he can about the investigation, and talk about how firefighters deal with high heat and humidity. …

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Multiple Agencies Battle Fire, Possible Explosion At Point Douglas Residence

Multiple Agencies Battle Fire, Possible Explosion At Point Douglas Residence

Just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Hastings Fire was dispatched to a report of an explosion in the area of the 13000 block of Saint Croix Trail near Hastings and Prescott. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a home deep in the woods completely engulfed in flames. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and …

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