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Voting for the New Prescott High School Happens on April 1st

April 1st, is a big day for the City of Prescott. The City will be voting on a new High School. Prescott School Superintendent Roger Hulne spoke to KDWA news about the new school. Click here for audio     Hulne goes on to talk about the different questions you will see on the ballot. Click …

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The Minnesota Nurses Association was Picketing on March 19th

On Wednesday, March 19, the Minnesota Nurses Association conducted an informational picket outside of United Hospital in St. Paul. Emergency Department Nurse at Regina Medical Center, Nikole Nickle, RN, was there to explain the reason for having the informational picketing in St. Paul. Click here for audio Nickle compares the benefit differences between Regina Medical …

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Spring Lake Park Land Agreement

Tuesday, March 18, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners made a deal with the family on acquiring the land needed for the trail system going through Spring Lake Park. Dakota County Commissioner, Mike Slavik, has the details. Click here for audio     Second part of the Agreement Click here for audio      ***Picture Courtesy of: …

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Vaith Back At NCAA Tourney In Senior Season

Former Hastings Raider Wrestler, and Hofstra Pride Senior Luke Vaith is competing in his second consecutive NCAA Wrestling Tournament, this week, in Oklahoma City, and Vaith took some time to catch up with KDWA Sports on Thursday. (photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletic Communications) Click here for audio        

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Spring Gym Space An Issue At Prescott

Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou joined KDWA Sports on Thursday, regarding the sparse gym space at Prescott High School and Middle School, as the teams are locked inside for practice, until the snow melts. Click here for audio        

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Roger Esser Will Be Retiring

Roger Esser will be retiring as Pinecrest Elementary School’s Principal at the end of this school year. KDWA spoke with School District 200 Superintendent, Tim Collins, about Essers time as principal. Click here for audio     Other administrators who are planning to retire, and how Esser proved Collin’s grandmother wrong. Click here for audio ***Superintendent …

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March is Minnesota Foodshare Month

March is Minnesota Foodshare Month and Hastings Family Service is looking for individuals or businesses to be “Change Agents”. To find out more about Minnesota Foodshare Month, KDWA turns to Hastings Family Service Resource Development Director, Amy Sutton. Click here for audio     Sutton explains what happens next in the process and other creative ways …

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Laura Mech Benefit

On Saturday, April 12th, from 6pm – 9pm a benefit will take place for Laura Mech at the Cannon Falls High School Cafe and Atrium. Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent a double masectomy. Despite the operation, cancer was still found in her lympy nodes and she had to go back into Chemo …

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Season Preview: Hastings Boys Golf

The Defending Suburban East Conference Hastings Raiders Boys Golf Team has also opened their practice season, as the early-season “Spring” weather has yet again, not cooperated with their meet preparation. Head Coach Pete McGinnis joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner for a Season Preview interview, on Wednesday, as the Raiders get set to begin their final season …

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Cardinals Look For Big Spring In Middle Border

KDWA Sports was joined by Head Coach Matt Smith of the Prescott Girls Softball Team on Wednesday afternoon, as the Cardinals opened their practice schedule for the Spring, on Monday. The Cardinals are hoping to get some nice early-season weather, as they look for a big season in the Middle Border Conference. Click here for …

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