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IRS Phone Scam

Phone scammers are getting very creative these days. The most recent scam you should be aware of is a person calling you and pretending to be from the IRS. They either claim that you are entitled to a large refund or that you owe the IRS money. It has even gotten to the point where …

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Cardinals Strong During Opening Week

Head Coach Matt Smith of the Prescott Cardinals Football Team joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday, to look back at the first week of practice, including Monday’s Football Family Fun Night, at Laney Field. The Cardinals are set for Friday’s scrimmage at St. Croix Central, according to Coach Smith. Click here for audio        

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Raider Football Golf Classic August 22nd

As the Hastings Raiders Football Team continues to practice, the program will be hosting their 5th Annual Hastings Football Association Golf Classic, Next Friday, August 22nd, at Hidden Greens, just South of Hastings. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has some final details, as the finishing touches are put on the fundraiser! Click here for audio        

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Primary Election Results

The Hastings City Council will be meeting on Thursday, August 14th to canvass the election results. Canvassing is where the Council gets together to do an official count of the votes, then vote on that number to apporve it, and that’s when the count becomes offical. Here are the election results from the Primary Election …

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Drug Bust at Hastings Country Inn

On Sunday, August 10th, the Hastings Police Department received a complaint around 9pm, about possible drug dealing or drug usage going on at the Hastings Country Inn. Hastings Police Chief, Bryan Schafer, talks about the incident. Click here for audio     (photo from destination360.com)    

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Crash On Highway 52

On Wednesday, August 6th, the Hastings Fire Department, Dakota County Sheriff, and State Patrol all responded to a single vehicle crash on highway 52, just north of 180th street. There was also an accident on highway 52 and 190th and Hastings Fire Chief, Mike Schutt, has the details of the accidents. Click here for audio …

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Raiders Open With Strong Practices

KDWA Sports was joined by Hastings Head Football Coach Dana Strain after practice on Tuesday, and Coach Strain is very excited about what he and the rest of the Coaching Staff have seen from the kids, through the first two days. Click here for audio        

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TCMABL Playoffs Open Saturday

The Twin Cities Mens Amateur Baseball Team (TCMABL) Playoffs will open this weekend, featuring the Tri-County Area’s Cottage Grove Coyotes, at Northeast Athletic Field on Saturday. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the playoff bracket, and first round match-up’s for this weekend’s action. Click here for audio         

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New Historic Directional Signs for Downtown Hastings Coming Soon

The City of Hastings has been working with MNDOT to form an agreement that will allow the placement of a new sign directing motorists to downtown and to highlight its historic significance. One of the main issues in getting this new sign, was the wording the City of Hastings wanted to use vs what was …

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August 12th Primary Elections

On August 12th, voting for the primary election will be held from 7am-8pm. For Hastings area voters, the election is for the two at-large City Council positions and the County Commissioner District 1 position. The candiates for the City Council At-Large seats are: Joanna Bayers, Lori Braucks, Ian Martin, and Mark Vaughan. While Blaine Hornbuckle …

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