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Flood Run On Saturday
Riders and motorists should exercise extreme caution this weekend along the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers as motorcyclists ride in the Fall Flood Run on Saturday. The annual ride historically attracts thousands of riders, taking them on a route between the Twin Cities, through Hastings and Prescott, and Winona. Law enforcement agencies in southeast Minnesota, …
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Cernohous Celebrates 90 Years
The weather held off long enough on Friday afternoon for Cernohous Chevrolet in Prescott to begin their 90th Anniversary Celebration at the dealership at 1 PM. People, classic cars including a Corvette Stingray once owned by Minnesota Viking quarterback Rich Gannon, food trailers and entertainment filled the east parking lot of the dealership and the …
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Hastings City Council Meeting Preview
The Hastings City Council meets Monday evening. Mayor Mary Fasbender provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio Click here for audio
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Prescott Council Schedules Work Session
The Prescott City Council has called a work session for Wednesday, September 21st. City Clerk Jayne Brand provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio Click here for audio
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Gobble Gait Registration Now Open
Gobble Gait registration is now open for those who wish to spend Thanksgiving morning with thousands of like-minded community members with a desire to provide Hastings Family Service with the funds they need to effectively help families in need in the ISD 200 area and spend the morning running or walking on what hopes to …
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HFS Distributes 240 Backpacks
Hastings Family Service helped 240 children fill up brand new backpacks with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Communications Director Kelly Carter said it was good to have the kids come in. Click here for audio The school supplies program is a staff favorite at Hastings Family Service. Children aren’t sure what to …
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DARTS Announces Hiring of Sarah Lindner
DARTS announces the placement of a new Director of Advancement, Sarah Lindner. A Hastings resident, she comes to DARTS with a unique blend of experience in the nonprofit, healthcare, and marketing communications industries. Most recently, she served as the Community Relations & Philanthropy Director for United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties. DARTS is …
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Jurgens Calls For Special Session To Deal With Surplus
On the heels of yet another positive state budget forecast while Minnesotans continue to struggle with rising inflation costs, State Representative Tony Jurgens is calling on Governor Walz, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, and Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller to agree on the parameters of a special session that would focus on immediate tax …
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Jersey Mike’s Opens
After what seemed to be forever in waiting, the new Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop on Vermillion Street in Hastings opened on Wednesday morning. KDWA spoke with manager Mike McGuire, who said the process was long and involved. Click here for audio McGuire also states that opening day has been an invigorating experience, both for …
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Fairy Wonderland Park Phase One Update
Work is continuing on the first phase of the Fairy Wonderland Park in Prescott, and Alison Ennenga, who heads up Healing Play, Inc., the organization behind the park, provided an update on the work. Click here for audio She is also happy to report that the recent Food Truck Festival provided an opportunity for …
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