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Prescott Council Holds Public Hearing

Prescott Council Holds Public Hearing

The proposal for paid parking in the downtown corridor of Prescott came before the Prescott City Council on Monday night, starting with a public hearing on the proposal. City Planner Carter Hayes introduced the proposal. Click here for audio     No less than 10 residents commented during the public hearing, raising concerns regarding the loss …

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PMS Band Welcomes Cornish

PMS Band Welcomes Cornish

The Prescott Middle School Band welcomes new Band Teacher Allison Cornish to the podium as the newest musical instructor. Cornish received her Bachelor of Music Education degree and Adaptive Special Education Music Certification from UW Eau Claire, and is currently working to obtain a Master’s Degree from the U of M. When not leading band …

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Teachers Prepare For Back-To-School

Teachers Prepare For Back-To-School

Monday marked the first day where Elementary School Teachers in School District 200 come back together, and begin preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 School Year. At McAuliffe Elementary, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner caught up with a handful of teachers, and first, we check in with Hastings Native Aleaha Zuzek, and Music Specialist Jonah Conway, as they …

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PSD Welcomes Wise

PSD Welcomes Wise

In continuing teacher introductions from the Prescott School District, School Administration welcomes former student teacher Grace Wise to a permanent position on the faculty of Malone Elementary School as a 2nd grade Teacher. Wise, a graduate of UWRF, completed her student teaching at Malone earlier this year and says she finds helping students reach their …

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MUDHENS OVERPOWER BUCS, FACE COLD SPRING SATURDAY

MUDHENS OVERPOWER BUCS, FACE COLD SPRING SATURDAY

The Miesville Mudhens have advanced to Labor Day Weekend after blasting the Anoka Bucs 13-1 Saturday in Dassel. Miesville got started with a Joey Werner solo home run to make it 1-0, and followed that up with a sac fly to make it 2-0. After Anoka scored on a wild pitch to make it 2-1, …

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Creamery And Dairy Store Bid “Farewell”

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The Hastings Dairy Store, in a not-totally-unexpected move, joined the Hastings Creamery in closing down for good on Friday. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner was at the Dairy Store to speak with customers about this Hastings institution shuttering with the Creamery. Click here for audio        

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Lawrence Comments On Reasons For Serving

Lawrence Comments On Reasons For Serving

Ward 4 in Hastings has a new face on the City Council in Council Member Tim Lawrence, who was appointed to fill Trevor Lund’s seat following Lund’s resignation earlier this year. Lawrence visited the KDWA studios to introduce himself to the residents of Hastings and the 4th Ward. He commented on what he feels are …

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Ready! Set! UWH Kickoff!

Ready! Set! UWH Kickoff!

The traditional United Way of Hastings (UWH) annual giving campaign kickoff will be held at Todd Field to coincide with the first home Hastings Raiders football game on Friday, September 8. Todd Field will be draped with over 50 LIVE UNITED banners that are sponsored by businesses throughout the community. The sponsorship helps UWH reduce …

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Prescott Council To Hold Parking Hearing

Prescott Council To Hold Parking Hearing

On Monday evening, the Prescott City Council will conduct a public hearing on a proposal to begin charging for parking in the Downtown area of Prescott. City Administrator Matt Wolf commented on the proposal. Click here for audio     The hearing is an agenda item for the regular City Council meeting. Click here for audio …

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Lytle Named Prescott Daze Parade Grand Marshal

Lytle Named Prescott Daze Parade Grand Marshal

Prescott Daze has announced that the 2023 Grand Marshal for the Prescott Daze Parade is retired Prescott Fire Chief Tom Lytle. A volunteer firefighter for 35 years, serving as Assistant Chief and ending his years of service as Fire Chief from 2015 until 2022 when he retired, Tom has been an incredible and selfless member …

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