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PSD Staff Intros: Jonathan Viegut
The Prescott Middle School will be hearing a new melody from the music department, as Jonathan Viegut has been named the new band instructor for grades 6 through 8. A recent graduate of UW Eau Claire, Viegut and his fiance are looking forward to becoming part of the Prescott Community, and he says he loves …
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PSD Staff Intros: Maddie Olsen
More staff introductions from the Prescott School District have been made, and the District welcomes Maddie Olsen as a new math teacher at Prescott Middle School. Olsen recently graduated from UW Eau Claire, and completed her student teaching assignment in Colby, WI. Olsen looks forward to getting involved in the Prescott Community, especially Cardinal sports. …
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St. Paul Park FD Chief Lee Retires
The City of St. Paul Park’s Fire Department recently bid farewell to retiring Fire Chief Kurk Lee. According to the Department, Lee was hired onto the Fire Department back in 1991 working up the ranks and became Chief in 2005. The Department thanked Chief Lee for 31 years of service. Chief Lee announced his retirement …
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Wuollet’s Bakery Open For Business
Wuollet’s Bakery in Hastings is NOW OPEN! There was much activity this morning, and customers and staff alike are very happy to have a family-owned, hometown bakery operating in Hastings once again. Check ’em out, and get some baked goods! Also, a nice touch with the Emily’s wall hanging in the store.
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Trailer Park Residents Concerned Over Eviction Notices
Residents of the Hastings Terrace Mobile Home Park in Hastings report they have begun receiving 10-day eviction notices from park management related to upkeep and maintenance of the homes in the park. According to one tenant, “residents (are) being told that they are facing eviction if they do not wash their home or weed around …
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HAC Reaches Final Weekend For 2022
The Hastings Family Aquatic Center will close for the season on Sunday, August 28th. KDWA spoke with the Aquatic Center Manager Theresa Faustini Ellis who said that this year at the Center was a good one for attendance. Click here for audio She also said programs and staff were up to the task. Click …
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PSD Staff Intros: Lindsey Spielmann
In continuing introductions of new staff in the Prescott School District, District Administration welcomes Lindsey Spielmann to the Special Education Department of Prescott Malone Elementary School. Spielmann comes to Prescott after a nine-year position with the Farmington School District, where she taught K through 2nd Grade. Spielmann obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from …
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Cannon Falls Charter Bus Driver Arrested For DWI
A charter bus with 35 YMCA youth campers on board was pulled over on I-35 northbound in Carleton County on Sunday, and the driver of the bus, identified as 49-year-old Cannon Falls resident Patrick Bullard was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, according to the MN State Patrol. A criminal complaint filed in Carlton County Tuesday …
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Wuollet’s Nears Opening Date
Activity has increased in the old store space occupied by Emily’s Bakery as Wuollet’s Bakery puts the finishing touches on renovations to the space to reopen the store. Eric Shogren of Wuollet’s talks about the process. Click here for audio Shogren also said the staff are ready and rarin’ to go. Click here for …
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Local Church Continues Donations To Ukraine
The situation in Ukraine may have faded from the headlines, but local groups continue to conduct outreach and assistance efforts for those affected by the ongoing conflict. Pastor Randy Berg, of Calvary Church in Hastings, talks about the 30-year partnership his church has had with a church in Ukraine. Click here for audio Grass …
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