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MNDoT Talks Project at Hwys 55 and 61
The Minnesota Department of Transportation gave an informal presentation to the Hastings City Council at its regular meeting on March 16th. MnDOT South Area Planner Jon Solberg talks about the benefits of adding a second left-turn lane on eastbound Highway 55 at 61. Click here for audio Solberg also talked about a possible timeline …
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Season Preview: Hastings Softball
With another KDWA Sports “Season Preview Interview”, Nick Tuckner caught up with Hastings Girls Softball Head Coach Dean Robinson, to talk about the first week-plus of practice, the new Metro East Conference, the Section Shake-up for next year, and more! Click here for audio
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Prescott Discusses Parking Ordinances
The Prescott City Council’s Ordinance Committee met on Monday, March 16th to discuss changes to the city’s parking ordinances. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand goes over the proposed changes. Click here for audio
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RRP2 Goes to Sheehy Construction
The Hastings City Council has awarded the construction contract for Riverfront Renaissance Phase 2 to Sheehy Construction. Hastings City Engineer Nick Egger presented his department’s recommendation to the council. Click here for audio
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HPD Receives Donation from Monsanto
At the Hastings City Council meeting on March 16th, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Monsanto Fund presented the Hastings Police Department K-9 Unit with a $2500 donation on behalf of local farmer Kayla Kimmes. Monsanto district sales rep. and farmer Travis Rohl was on hand to present the check. Click here for audio
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Athletic Department Set For Madison
Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday to talk about all of the “March Madness” brought forth, during this Boys Basketball run to State. With ticket sales, and the team schedule all set, Igou gives fans a “Courtside” look at preparation. Click here for audio
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Junior Wrestlers Want More Next Winter
With the 2014-15 Winter Sports Season concluded in Hastings, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner was able to catch up with two Raider Wrestlers, as they prepare for one more season in Blue and Gold. Junior Leaders Austin Eichmann, and Mark Vaith talked about this past season, and looked forward to their Senior Year. Click here for audio …
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Recap: HFS Fashion Show
Spring styles kicked off a warm Saturday morning as more than 80 fashions were featured at the Mugs and Muffins event at the United Methodist Church. Hastings Rivertown Treasures retail manager Pamela Loicanno arranged more than 15 model volunteers to showcase the wide variety of stylish clothing available at the Hastings Family Service store. Executive …
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Hastings Choir Visiting Puerto Rico
District 200 schools are on spring break this week and the Hastings Choir is spending the week in a musical way. Approximately 55 students, teachers and parent chaparones are taking their talents to Ponce Puerto Rico with several performances and student exchanges scheduled for the bi-annual trip. We caught up with Director Lin Warren by …
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Firemen Rescue Deer From Icy Water
Crews from the Hastings Fire Department rescued a deer from the icy waters of the Mississippi River. On Wednesday March 11th, crews responed to a call about a deer falling through the ice between the two bridges. They were able to reach the deer by boat and help it out of the water back on …
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