Articles by Kristi Myre

Hastings native Jeffrey S. Sieben, Jr. has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Sieben, a partner with Minneapolis-based SiebenCarey, is among 13 attorneys from the firm recognized in Minnesota […]

Minnesota families doing back-to-school shopping are being reminded to save their receipts. The Minnesota Department of Revenue says some school-related expenses could qualify for tax savings when families file their 2026 income taxes next year. […]

David Arquette and Alexa Swinton are in Minnesota filming an independent drama called Wreckless. According to writer, director and filmmaker Kayla Arend, Wreckless is “a story of perseverance through the lens of a father-daughter relationship, […]

It’s that time of year, folks—back to school! College students are beginning their first day of classes, and Hastings ISD 200 schools are getting ready to welcome students and families with open houses and resource […]

Construction on Trunk Highway 61 is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2027. With the Hastings Fire Department and Hastings Police Department located on or near Vermillion Street, a KDWA listener asked how emergency […]

The Hastings City Council read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting, declaring August 21 as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. In recognition of the day, KDWA spoke with Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko about substance […]

Minnesota’s minimum wage is going up next year. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry says the statewide minimum wage will increase to $11.87 an hour on January 1, 2027. That’s a 3.99% increase, tied […]

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a man was found dead in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. Authorities say 40-year-old Timothy Bryan Standish Jr. was found deceased […]

The Hastings City Council tackled several major community issues at its latest meeting, including fentanyl awareness, a moratorium on data centers, water infrastructure, and potential environmental litigation. The meeting opened with a proclamation recognizing the […]

The ISD 200 School Board has approved two agreements that could bring new revenue to high school athletics while expanding the district’s sports media coverage. The board took action during a special meeting on August […]