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Dakota Board To Consider Applying For Homeless Shelter Grant
The Dakota County Board is set to decide in mid-September whether to apply for a $10 million state grant to help fund construction of a homeless shelter in Dakota County. Authorized by the state legislature this past session, up to $10 million grants are available to local governments as part of a $98 million appropriation …
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PSD Welcomes Teacher Angela Schmidt
Prescott Elementary teachers welcome Angela Schmidt to the team. Angela will be teaching PreK-1. Angela, who is in her 4th year of teaching, received her graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology from MN State, Mankato. Angela, who was recently wed to husband Brandon, is an outdoor enthusiast, a Crossfit aficionado, and enjoys playtime with her …
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PSD Welcomes Teacher Ally Langer
The Prescott School District welcomes teacher Ally Langer to the Faculty as a high school instructor in areas of the English Language Arts. Ally will also be teaching a new course called “Literary Hotdish”. Ally completed her student teaching assignments in Prescott and Amersfoort, Netherlands. When not teaching, Ally enjoys connecting with the community, being …
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PSD Welcomes Teacher Kaitlyn Bentz
The Prescott School District welcomes teacher Kaitlyn Bentz to the District as a full-time teacher. Kaitlyn has experience teaching at PSD having been a long-term 2nd grade Substitute at Malone Elementary School. Kaitlyn is a graduate of UWRF with a BS in Elementary Education and a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. When not guiding …
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Hunter Nominated For Prescott Commission
The City of Prescott reports that the Plan Commission has a vacancy with Rick Miller moving out of the City of Prescott. Mayor Rob Daugherty has put forward the nomination of Michael Hunter who was Mayor of Prescott from 2004 to 2012. Per City Code 120-4, notice has been properly served to the City Council …
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HASTINGS XC PREVIEW: RAIDERS READY FOR WIDE OPEN CONFERENCE
As the first days of practice near, the Hastings Cross Country team is ready for a wide open Metro East Conference, and is hoping to have a big year. Joe Rabaey, Head Cross Country Coach, joined KDWA for this year’s first team preview Click here for audio
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Crossroads Church Donates to HFS
Hastings Family Service thanks Crossroads Church in Hastings for supporting local families with back-to-school supplies that were generously donated from the church to Hastings Family Service. Associate Campus Pastor Emmett Rogers dropped off this amazing gift to help get students off to a wonderful start this school year. Donations of new school supplies are being …
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UWH Stuff The Bus
United Way of Hastings announces the “Stuff the Bus” event will be held August 20-27 at Coborn’s, Cub Foods, and Walmart. Buses provided by Hastings Bus Company will be parked outside of the food stores to signify the event. Shopping lists for the selected items needed for Food4Kids food bags will be provided to shoppers …
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HFS Summer Challenge Raises $57K
Hastings Family Service reports that the “Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge” brought in $53,712 that will receive a proportionate match. Staff of HFS thank all who helped them maximize the proportionate match. This funding is vital in helping fulfill the many programs at HFS supporting the local community, especially during …
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Rise Up Recovery Hires Outreach Specialist
Rise Up Recovery in Hastings has announced the hiring of a Community Outreach Specialist, Kathy Sullivan. Executive Director Tiffany Neuharth has the details. Click here for audio Neuharth also spoke about what Kathy will be doing. Click here for audio Listeners will be able to meet Tiffany, Kathy, and the whole Rise Up …
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