Articles by Kristi Myre

In Hastings, a missing person’s report on Friday prompted a multiday search by multiple police departments along the Mississippi River, which spanned west of the dam, along federal land, and to the marina. According to […]

On November 19th, the School Perceptions survey results were revealed during Hastings’ regular school board meeting. Daren Sievers, School Perceptions project manager, presented the survey results. The survey was optional for staff, parents, and students. […]

In a three-part story, KDWA is looking at the Hastings High School Pathway Program. The Pathway Program consists of five focused career fields: art and communication, health and human services, science and technology, business and […]

In the month of November, Lock and Dam Eatery in downtown Hastings offered free meals every Tuesday. When Jenn Melecio heard about SNAP recipients losing their benefits, Melecio had an idea: offer a hot meal […]

You might have noticed that the scaffolding at Hastings City Hall came down. Justin Fortney, City Planner for the City of Hastings, shared an update with KDWA about this project. “You’ve probably seen that the […]

On November 18th, 2025, MnDOT, along with the City of Hastings, hosted a presentation about the upcoming Hwy 61 construction scheduled for autumn of 2027 through spring of 2029. According to MnDOT, some planned improvements […]