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Fireworks Awareness

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the sound of explosions becomes more frequent. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt talks about this period of increased awareness for his department. Click here for audio     Chief Schutt also gives a reminder of what is legal in Minnesota. Click here for audio        

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Recap of Hampton Community Days

Hampton Community Days was held over the weekend and they had three beautiful days to celebrate! The medallion hunt was a success and was found early Wednesday morning by a local Hampton family. Mayor Skog stated “The residents are already requesting another one next year with even harder clues.” Friday night kicked off with the …

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Successful Turnout for Reuter Fishing Contest

The fishing contest held in the memory of Jason “Carp” Reuter, was a big success. We asked father, Mike about the turnout. Click here for audio     There were prizes given for largest and smallest. Reuter also talked about the involvement of Jason’s young sons in the event. Click here for audio     Reuter tells …

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Kwik Trip Construction on Schedule

The Kwik Trip store is reported to be progressing right on schedule with almost all the concrete drive and parking areas complete. There is remaining work to do to connect sidewalk along the front of the store, and the landscaping still features several large dirt piles that will be transformed into sodbeds along the peripheral. …

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Unusual Fire in CG

The Cottage Grove Fire Department responded to a most unusual call on Thursday, June 18th. Cottage Grove Fire Chief Rick Redinus talks about a type of fire he had never seen before. Click here for audio     Chief Redinus also talked about how the pool’s owner was fortunate in avoiding a costly clean-up. Click here …

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Possible Allina Clinic West of Walmart Coming

As property development continues to flourish in Hastings, the next big project on the horizon could be a new clinic west of town. Hastings Community Development Director John Hinzman talks about future plans. Click here for audio     Hinzman went on to talk about Allina’s commitment to Hastings. Click here for audio    

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Attempted Murder Suspect Caught in IN, Charged

Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced that Jason Alexander Lott, age 37 of Burnsville, was charged on June 17th with one count of Attempted Intentional Second Degree Murder, one count of Assault in the First Degree and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree in connection with the violent stabbing of his former girlfriend …

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Fire Captain Candidates List Narrowed Down

The Hastings Fire Department is narrowing down the candidates for the “Fire Captains” positions. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt talks about the process. Click here for audio        

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Hinzman Talks Downtown Improvement Plans

The development of the Riverfront is spreading out to include the safety and landscaping of 2nd Street. John Hinzman tells KDWA about plans to change the intersections for the better use. Click here for audio     The bridge project and all it entailed took a bite out of local business and Hinzman continues with the …

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City Council Passes ATV Amendment

The Hastings City Council held a public hearing and a second reading of an amendment to city code pertaining to golf carts and ATV vehicles. City Attorney Dan Fluegal explained the ordinance changes. Click here for audio     Fluegal also responded to a question from the public asking if licensed drivers could use the vehicles …

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