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Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Trying New Initiatives

Starting on April 11 and going through April 20th, extra law enforcement will be out partolling, trying to cut down distracted driving in Minnesota. To go over some of the things police officers will be looking for, Kristine Hernandez, coordinator with Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths explains: Click here for audio     Hernandez continues by going …

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Hastings Local Placed at 2013 National Corn Yield Contest

Bill Schaffer of Hastings, has been honored with Second Place in the Irrigated Class of the 2013 National Corn Yeild Contest on February 28th. The Contest is sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association. Schaffer has more about the contest, and how he got into it. Click here for audio     Schaffer’s yeild was …

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Cretin Powers By Hastings In Home Opener

The Raiders indeed did win on Wednesday afternoon, but unfortunately for the Hastings Raiders Baseball Team, it was the Cretin Raiders, who left Hastings with a 4-0 win, sending Hastings to an early 0-2 start. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has a complete recap, as Hastings now prepares for their third straight game on Thursday, at Farmington. …

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Prescott Track Finally Outdoors On Thursday

The Prescott Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams will head to St. Croix Central for their first outdoor meet of the season on Thursday. Assistant Coach Steve Peterson joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday, to talk about Tuesday’s cancellation at Eleva Strum, and a preview of Thursday. (Photo Courtesy Of Prescott Track Facebook Page) Click …

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Cottage Grove Early Morning Police Chase Monday. April 7th

On Monday, April 7th the Cottage Grove Police Department was involved in an Early Morning Police Chase, Sergeant Randy McAllister has the details. Click here for audio        

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Body Found in Ravenna Township Identified

The body found in rural Dakota County on Saturday, April 5th, has been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiners Office as Carrie Elaine Olson, a 29-year old female from Davenport, Iowa. Carrie was last seen alive on December 28, 2013, at a 7-Eleven Gas Station located at 1636 38th Street in Rock Island, Illinois. …

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Hastings Parks Thawing, Slowpitch Begins Soon

With many folks getting Spring Fever over the last week of melting, and thawing, KDWA Sports was able to catch up with Hastings Parks and Recreation Coordinator Chris Jenkins to talk about field safety, and also about when the Adult Slowpitch Softball Season will begin, this year. Click here for audio        

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Cardinal Softball Ready To Get Outside

The Prescott Cardinals Girls Softball will finally get outside for practices this week, and could be set to play games as early as the weekend. Head Coach Matt Smith of the Cardinals joined KDWA Sports to talk about the early season, and the kids need to get outside. Click here for audio        

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Body Found in Ravenna Township

The Dakota County Sheriffs Office and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the discovery of body. The adult females body was found Saturday, April 5th, at approximately 5:30p.m. Dakota County Chief Deputy Tim Leslie has the details. Click here for audio     Leslie goes on to tell us how the Land Owner discovered the …

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MNDot Lane Closure Scheduled For Friday the 11th and Monday the 14th

Beginning at 7 a.m. this Friday, April 11, Hwy 61 will be reduced to a single lane in both directions from the north side of the river to just south of the Highway 10 intersection. Click here for audio        

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