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Plane Crash Reported
A plane crash was been reported on Tuesday afternoon near Cannon Falls. According to sources, Reports were given that a small plane that crashed near the Stanton Airfield, which is located at Highways 19 and 56, in Stanton Township. EMS crews arrived on the scene and confirmed a plane down in a field. They located …
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Planning Commission Recommends Facility Approval By Split Vote
On Monday evening, the Hastings Planning Commission deliberated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, for Rezoning, a Site Plan, and a Preliminary and Final Plat for a 32-unit Senior Assisted Living Facility proposed for the Southeast Corner of 33rd Street and Vermillion Street. Community Development Director John Hinzman provided a summary of the request. Click here for …
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Prescott Food Pantry Gets Council Approval
The Prescott City Council deliberated continued development of a Senior Meal Prep Kitchen and COVID-19 Test area and general renovation of the Prescott Food Pantry at 911 Pearl Street. Renee Swensen of Cedar Corp updated the Council on the process to date. Click here for audio The Council awarded the bid for the Food …
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Prescott Daze Recap
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce offers a hearty “Thank you” to everyone for participating and volunteering at the 50th Annual Prescott Daze this year. Chamber Coordinator Casey Johnson said there were a few changes to the weekend event, but it seems to have gone well and was a success, adding that they couldn’t have …
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VFW Donates To HPD
The Hastings Police Department will now be better equipped to handle first aid situations on patrol after receiving a donation check of $1,500 on behalf of the VFW from Post Commander Paul Ollmann. The Police Department will use the funds to purchase Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKS) to be issued to the officers. Commander Ollmann …
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ISD 200 Maintains COVID Protocols
ISD 200 is still adhering to COVID protocols for students, staff and faculty in the District, and has published guidelines for monitoring and addressing COVID concerns in the District. According to the ISD 200 Health Services Department, families should be on the lookout for symptoms and be prepared to keep a student home, if a …
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HFD Booya Big Hit
The Hastings Fire and EMS Department held their annual Booya sale at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in Hastings on Saturday, and KDWA spoke with Fire Marshal Al Storlie, who provided an update on the event. Click here for audio As Booya enthusiasts claimed their own portions of 1,200 gallons of booya, Marshal Storlie …
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Car Show Needs Volunteers
The Historic Hastings Car Show has their final event for 2022 scheduled for Sunday, September 18th, and they report they are in desperate need of volunteers for the show. According to a post on social media, the event can not safely happen without more help. Organizers ask people to consider getting friends together and helping …
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Community Halloween Party Seeks Activity Sponsors
The City of Hastings will host a Community Halloween Party on Friday, October 28th, and the Parks and Recreation Department is looking for businesses and organizations to help them make the party a happening place by hosting an activity station! Contributions are also being sought. Community Contributors can donate $50 or an equivalent candy amount, …
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Fairy Wonderland Food Truck Event Successful
Healing Play, Inc, is happy to report that the Food Truck Event held on September 9th was a big success. According to a post on social media, organizers weren’t sure about the outcome with the rainy weather but the weather cleared up and very many people showed up. Healing Play gives special thanks to the …
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