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Disabled Vets Bill Advances

Disabled Vets Bill Advances

MN State Representative for District 41B, Shane Hudella, reports that H. F. 986, which would eliminate licensing and other fees for 100% disabled veterans, has been included in a Transportation Committee Omnibus bill for passage to the House Floor. Representative Hudella expressed his excitement for getting the bill closer to law. Click here for audio …

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Pictures of the Flood

Pictures of the Flood

More flooding photos from the Hastings Area, courtesy of Nick Tuckner.    

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Pictures of the Flood

Pictures of the Flood

More flooding photos from the Hastings Area, courtesy of Nick Tuckner.    

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/04/pictures-of-the-flood-2/

Pictures of the Flood

Pictures of the Flood

Flooding Photos from the Hastings Area, courtesy of Nick Tuckner.    

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2023/04/pictures-of-the-flood/

Council Awards Repavement Contract For Pleasant Drive

Council Awards Repavement Contract For Pleasant Drive

The proposed renovation of Pleasant Drive in Hastings came before the City Council on Monday evening as the Council was asked to consider awarding the contract for the renovations. Public Works Director Ryan Stempski briefed the Council on the bids received. Click here for audio     Included with the main bid was an alternate bid …

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Silver King Games To Open On Saturday

Silver King Games To Open On Saturday

Gamers in the KDWA listening area will now have a new source of supply for gaming components and games, such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, board games, collectibles and accessories. Silver King Games will open their new storefront at 1806 Vermillion Street, on Saturday, April 22nd. Owners Dain, Emily, and Nathan have also announced that …

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HUDELLA PRESENTS HASTINGS WRESTLING WITH HOUSE PROCLAMATION

HUDELLA PRESENTS HASTINGS WRESTLING WITH HOUSE PROCLAMATION

The Hastings Wrestling team was presented by Representative Shane Hudella with a House proclamation at the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday. The State Champion Raiders and Coach Tim Haneberg posed with Hudella for a photo. In a social media post, Hudella himself talked about how special it was for him to present said proclamation, as …

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Hastings 8th Grader Places In Awareness Contest

Hastings 8th Grader Places In Awareness Contest

The Minnesota Department of Health has named the winners of the 2023 “Escape the Vape” Video Challenge, and Hastings 8th grader Abbie Buchanan placed 2nd in the Middle School division with her entry, “The Process of Making a Vape”. According to a Department of Health press release, students from more than 50 Minnesota schools created …

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Bomb Threat Reported At Fleet Farm

Bomb Threat Reported At Fleet Farm

On Thursday evening at 5:42 PM, Hastings Police Officers responded to a report of a bomb threat posted on a bathroom door at the Fleet Farm of Hastings. Officers arriving on the scene located the note at 5:51, indicating there was a bomb that would detonate at 6:29. According to a HPD press release, Officers …

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Air Rescue at Vermillion Falls

Air Rescue at Vermillion Falls

Many Hastings residents observed a State Patrol helicopter in the area of Vermillion Falls early Wednesday evening. Hastings Fire Chief John Townsend has the details. Click here for audio     As Chief Townsend reported, both individuals were rescued unharmed. Click here for audio        

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