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HPD Officer Haedt Recognized

The Hastings Police Department reports that Officer Ryan Haedt was recently recognized by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for his DWI Enforcement efforts in 2021. According to HPD, Bill Hammes, from the Office of Traffic Safety, presented Officer Haedt with a “DWI All-Star” hat and pin, following a nomination from HPD Sgt. Ryan Kline. …

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Abe The Eagle Lands

The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council reports that Abe the Eagle has landed in Prescott. According to a news release issued by the Council they are very excited to have “Abe” take up residency in Prescott this year, and they extended thanks to the City of Prescott for their investment in this effort and the …

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Mahoney Named Prescott Student Of The Week

The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Sophomore Vadin Mahoney. According to a nomination submitted by Math teacher Jenna Kadlec, she nominated Vadin because he demonstrates a high level of student engagement within the classroom. Vadin takes notes, participates, and completes all of his assignments in …

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Prescott Council Commends Brand

As previously reported by KDWA, Jayne Brand, City Clerk of Prescott has announced her retirement from the City and at Monday evening’s City Council meeting, the Council considered a resolution commending Brand for her career with Prescott. Mayor Rob Daugherty read the resolution. Click here for audio     The Council adopted the resolution and Brand’s …

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Jan’s School Of Dance Sold

Jan Tripp, the proprietor of Jan’s School of Dance in Hastings recently announced the sale of the school to a new owner. In a recent interview on KDWA’s Community In-Depth, Tripp talked about how the school came to be. Click here for audio     Tripp also commented on the decision to sell. Click here for …

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Hastings Plan Commission Names Vice-Chair

The Hastings Planning Commission began their Monday evening meeting with the selection of a new Vice-Chair, to fill the position vacated by Kyle Romens after his resignation from the Commission, due to moving out of Hastings. Planning Commission Chair Gino Messina called for the nomination of a new Vice Chair. Click here for audio     …

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Developmental Therapy Clinic Seeks Hastings Expansion

Therapy Ops in Inver Grove Heights is looking to expand in Hastings and presented a Site Plan for consideration to the Planning Commission on Monday evening. Community Development Director John Hinzman summarized the plan for the Commission. Click here for audio     Chris Kuenzli, proprietor of Therapy Ops gave a bit of background for the …

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Roe Family Singers Coming To Hastings

The Hastings Concert Association continues its 2022-2023 season with the upcoming performance by the Roe Family Singers, one of the finest Bluegrass & Rockabilly & Mountain Music bands around. They mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional tunes for a rollicking great time. Led by husband-and-wife Quillan and Kim Roe with strong harmony …

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Knights Of Columbus To Hold Coat Distribution Event

The Hastings Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church on Saturday to help families with coats for kids. Tony Jurgens has the details. Click here for audio     Any extra jackets will be donated to Hastings Family Service. For questions, call Tony at 651-592-0846. Click here for …

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Prescott K9 Casey Grant Contest

The Prescott Police Department is currently in the running for a grant to help with their K9 program, and encourage the community to participate. According to the Department, they are in the running for the grant through Aftermath Cares. Voting is done in one of two ways, where each person can vote once per day …

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