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Skeletal Remains Found at CVS Construction Site

On Wednesday, August 6th at the CVS construction site in Hastings, construction crews were in the process of digging on site when they came across skeletal remains. Authorities were contacted and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Hastings Police, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner were on site. Field Superintendant, Jim Geshke, from the F.J. Piette …

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Hawks Force Deciding Game Three Friday

In Game Two of the Section 1B Baseball Playoff Series, LIVE on KDWA, this past Tuesday night, the Hastings Hawks tied the series 1-1, forcing a deciding Game Three, Friday night in Miesville, winning 6-5 at Vets Park. Hawks Infielder Shawn Matson joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday for a recap of the first two games, …

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Season Preview: Hastings Football

With another KDWA Sports Fall Preview, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner spoke with Hastings Head Varsity Football Coach Dana Strain on Wednesday, as the Coaching Staff is looking forward to the first practices of the season, on Monday morning. Click here for audio        

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Bring The Mission Home Campaign Raises $1,034,044 For Hastings Family Service

On Tuesday, August 5th, Hastings Family Service had a community celebration for the over $1 million dollars raised for their Bring the Mission Home Campaign. They were serving hotdogs, ice cream, and chips, to thank everyone who generously donated to the campaign and to the community for helping Hastings Family Service have a permenant home. …

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Hastings Chamber of Commerce Donates $300

On Monday, July 4th, the Hastings City Council accepted a $300 donation from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to support the K-9 program at the Hastings Police Department. Chamber of Commerce President, Michelle Jacobs, explains why the Chamber decided to make the donation. Click here for audio        

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Dakota County Police and Fire Departments Support Mendota Heights

The funeral for Mendota Heights police officer, Scott Patrick, will be held today. Patrick was killed during a traffic stop on July 30, 2014, when the driver of the vehicle opened fire on him. Police and Fire Departments across Dakota County will be getting together to help support Mendota Heights during the funeral. Hastings Fire …

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Season Preview: Raider Girls Tennis

Head Coach Craig Raway (pictured) of the Hastings Raiders Girls Tennis Team joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday, following their Lakeville South Invitational, where they finished in second place. Coach Raway also has more on the Duluth trip, and the lineup so far! Click here for audio        

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Wolfpack Also Begin Monday

With Fall Sports set to open all across the Minnesota landscape on Monday, August 11th, KDWA Sports checked in with Park (Cottage Grove) High School Athletic Director Phil Kuemmel to talk about the upcoming school year, the new online registration tool, and of course “Midnight Madness” at Midnight, Monday! Click here for audio        

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Zagster Bikes Coming To Hastings

The City of Hastings has been working with A Healthier Hastings 4 All to bring Zagster bikes to town. People will be able to rent these bikes and check out the scenic trails the community has to offer. The rental unit will be located on the riverfront trail in Hastings, and will include 10 bikes. …

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Two Residential Fires in Hastings

This past weekend the Hastings Fire Department responded to and safely extinguished two residential fires. The first fire happened on Friday evening, August 1st. The Fire Department crews responded to 3000 Riverwood Drive, and extinguished a fire within the exterior wall. The cause of the fire was electrical wires within the wall leading to the …

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