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HPD Seeks Reservists

HPD Seeks Reservists

The Hastings Police Department is recruiting volunteers who can assist the Department in maintaining safety and security in the community as Police Reservists. This is a great opportunity to serve the community and work with other reservists and the Hastings PD. The Hastings Police Reserve is an unpaid, non-sworn, volunteer unit within the Police Department. …

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Goodhue County Appoints 1st Woman Judge

Goodhue County Appoints 1st Woman Judge

Goodhue County has seated its first woman judge in the County, as MN Governor Tim Walz recently appointed Tori Stewart to the bench. Stewart has an extensive background in law. Since the early 2000s, Stewart has held positions in various offices across Minnesota. She became an Associate Attorney with a law firm in 2006, she …

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2023 Medallion Hunt Clue #1

2023 Medallion Hunt Clue #1

Today’s clue from Edina Realty for the 2023 Rivertown Days Medallion Hunt is: It’s Rivertown Days                can I have your ear? The time to seek the Medallion is here! Edina Realty is responsible for the treasure’s stash. On public city land and the reward is cash. You won’t have to burrow or ascend up high. …

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“The Studio Downtown” To Open In Hastings

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Local businessman Ryan Johnson announces that a new event space is coming to downtown Hastings for rent by the hour. Called “The Studio Downtown”, and located at 205 2nd Street East, the business will have studio space for rent for a wide variety of uses. Johnson commented that the space is beautiful and old, and …

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Zywiec Faces Sales Tax Evasion Charges

Zywiec Faces Sales Tax Evasion Charges

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Washington County Attorney’s Office recently charged William Joseph Zywiec, of Woodbury, with eight felony counts of filing false or fraudulent sales tax returns, four felony counts of failing to file sales tax returns, and one felony count of failing to pay sales tax. According to a complaint …

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Dugarel’s Celebrates 20 Years In Business

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Dugarel’s Bar in Hastings has a huge celebration planned for Friday and Saturday in observance of their 20th anniversary of providing a social meeting place for friends and family in the KDWA listening area. Jessie Jablonski of Dugarel’s talked about the history of the name of the restaurant. Click here for audio     Jessie also …

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Hastings City Council Applicants Named

Hastings City Council Applicants Named

The City of Hastings reports that seven residents from Ward 4 have filed applications to fill the vacant council member seat, previously held by Trevor Lund. Applicants are Adam Amer, Timothy Lawrence, Ian Martin, Dennis Millerbernd, Gary Stevens, Mark Vaughan, and Scott Zuzek. According to information released by the City, the City Council will conduct …

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HHS Graduate Authors Children’s Book

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Hastings High School graduate and author Tori Jurgens Huebsch has written a children’s book called “The Silly Goose” and recently stopped in at KDWA to talk about her latest work. She commented on the topic of the book. Click here for audio     Huebsch will be at Rivertown Days to sign copies of the book …

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Prescott Daze Prep Underway

Prescott Daze Prep Underway

The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce is in full “Summer Mode” and also ramping up preparations for Prescott Daze in September. Chamber Coordinator Casey Johnson spoke with KDWA to talk about Prescott’s Summer. Click here for audio     Of course, Prescott will have a Summer send-off with Prescott Daze, the weekend after Labor Day. Click …

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Trophy House In New Trier To Close

Trophy House In New Trier To Close

The Dakota County community of New Trier has learned that a mainstay business in town will be closing its doors at the end of July. Trophy House, on Hogan Avenue, plans to close the doors on Sunday, July 30th, after nearly 28 years in business, owners Scott and Linda Nelson have announced. Trophy House offered …

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