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Lock And Dam #2 Open House
With Rivertown Days quickly approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they will have an open house at Lock and Dam #2, on Saturday, July 22nd. Lock Master Steve Heidbrider extends an invitation to the community to come and visit the Lock and Dam. Click here for audio He also talked …
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Goodwin Avenue Crashes Increase
Goodwin Avenue through Vermillion has become a heavily-traveled stretch of highway in rural Dakota County, which has also has increased the number of car crashes along the stretch of road. Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko recently commented on the increased frequency of crashes. Click here for audio The primary adjustment that all drivers can …
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United Heroes League Military Child Of The Month
At just 10 years old, Gunner Kearney is quite the young man. Gunner is an avid outdoorsman who loves hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors in general. Although he loves nature, he prefers to be on the ice with his friends and teammates. He’s played hockey since he was 4 years old. Gunner is always …
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Huot To Hold Meeting
MN State Representative for District 56B, John Huot, will hold a gathering of constituents at Camfield Park, 14795 Canada Avenue in Rosemount on Saturday, July 15th at 10:00 AM. According to Represntative Huot, the meeting is an informal community gathering, and he invites everyone to stay for a minute or an hour! This time is …
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Spiral Co-op Seeks Board Members
Spiral Food Co-op is owned by its member-owners. Members have a Board of Directors to oversee the General Manager’s operation of the co-op. Board members are a resource for members and ambassadors in the community. The Co-op is now seeking members to serve on the Board, with nominations being accepted through September 1st. Current Board …
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Proposed Hastings Black Heritage Trail Gets Funding
The Dakota County Historical Society has been awarded a $78,800 grant from the MN Historical Society to hire qualified consultant(s) to create a Concept Plan for a new Black Heritage Trail in the city of Hastings. According to a MNHS press release, the grant will be awarded from the Heritage Partnership Program. The Heritage Partnership …
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HFS Announces July Matching Program
Hastings Family Service continues its tireless efforts to provide assistance and food relief to families in the Hastings area, and have announced that July is the time for the “Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge”, which aims to boost donations to MN food shelves when they need it most. Participating food …
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COLE Foundation Rally Saturday
The 2023 Wheels for Freedom Motorcycle Rally and Ride, hosted by the COLE Foundation, is coming to Prescott, on Saturday, July 15th, with registration beginning at 10am, and kickstands up at 11:00am, with the goal of raising over $20,000 for the local non-profit organization, which provides disabled youngsters important, and expensive adaptive equipment. COLE Foundation …
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Prescott Trip To Lac Du Flambeau
Prescott Commuity Education hosted their 21st weekend trip to the Lac Du Flambeau Native American Reservation in North Central Wisconsin, this past weekend, furthering the bond in relationship between the Wisconsin Native Ojibwe, and the City of Prescott. Prescott High School Native American Studies Teacher Jeff Ryan joined KDWA News to discuss the trip, and …
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Get Involved In Prescott Daze!
The clock is ticking, as we are nearly 60 days away from the 2023 Prescott Daze festival weekend, throughout the City of Prescott! KDWA’s Nick Tuckner caught up with Prescott Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Casey Johnson, to discuss the need for Vendors, Parade Floats, and also searching for the 2023 Grand Marshal! Johnson also has …
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