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Shoplifter Foiled in Unusual Way
The recent weather changes have brought some predictable calls to Cottage Grove police. Snow covered streets and highways resulted in numerous traffic accidents and medical calls from shoveling heavy wet snow were reported as well. Another type of call, however, is not so typical. Chief Craig Wollery of the Cottage Grove Police tells KDWA about …
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Standoff with Suicidal Man Ends Peacefully
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department Closed down part of U.S. Highway 10 in Denmark Township for a short time on the afternoon of Monday, March 23rd. Washington County Sheriff’s Patrol Sergeant Timothy Tuthill explains. Click here for audio Prescott Police Chief Gary Krutke talks about his department’s role in the incident. Click here for …
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Dakota County to Offer Recycling Classes
Dakota County is offering Master Recycler/Composter classes to provide instruction on waste prevention, recycling and composting. The program extends six weeks with a three-hour class each week and is open to people who live or work in Dakota County. Once classes are complete, participants will volunteer 30 hours putting their skills to work to help …
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HFS Still Working Toward March Goal
Hastings Family Service is still working working toward their goal of raising $160,000 and 25,000 pounds of food during MN Food Share Month. Hastings Family Service Communications Assistant Kelsy Matula announces two more events that ask residents to become change agents for hunger. Click here for audio
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City Council Approves 2015 Nick Clare Run
The Hastings City Council has approved the 2015 Nick Clare Memorial Run. The annual event benefits youth in Hastings through educational scholarships at Hastings High School. The City will provide police reserve presence for the safety of the event and to assist with traffic management. The 10K route that starts at the YMCA and goes …
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United Way Teams Up with Green Mill
You can support the community by eating pizza at Green Mill on Tuesday, March 24th. United Way of Hastings Administrative Coordinator Tiffany Peine explains. Click here for audio (photo by Reggie Bauer)
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GRRVLC Hosting Painting Demo
The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park will be holding a rare after-hours event on Friday, March 27th when they host a painting demonstration with Beth Bacon. Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer talks about the event. Click here for audio (photo by Margaret Smith)
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Prescott Elections Coming Up
The general spring elections in Prescott, WI will be held on April 7th. Voting will be open between 7:00am and 8:00pm at City Hall. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand goes over the ballot. Click here for audio
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Recap: HEDRA Meeting
The March 19th meeting of the HEDRA covered several subjects including the Hudson building site and the Confluence Development. John Hinzman, community development director comments on proposed extension on their contract. Click here for audio Asbestos abatement also needs attention and Hinzman explains the process to handle this task. Click here for audio …
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Season Ends; Memories Last Forever
The Prescott Cardinals Boys Basketball Team may me done for the year, but they have made the entire Tri-County Area PROUD. The Cardinals ended their magical season in the State Semifinals, with a 62-50 loss to defending State Champion, Brown Deer, at the Kohl Center, in Madison, LIVE on KDWA, Friday morning. AM 1460 KDWA …
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