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Smead To Layoff 100 In Hastings

A local business has made a major announcement. The Smead Manufacturing company, with corporate headquarters based in Hastings, will restructure their operations to improve efficiency. This will result in the closure of a production and distribution facility located in Locust Grove Georgia and the transfer of the majority of production and distribution related positions here …

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Dakota War of 1862 Exhibit

Dakota County Historical Society is hosting “Commemorating Controversy: The Dakota-U.S. War of 1862.” The exhibit examines the war that raged across southern Minnesota In the late summer of 1862 between Dakota warriors, U.S. military, and immigrant settlers culminating in the hanging of thirty-eight Dakota men in Mankato by order of Abraham Lincoln. The traveling exhibit …

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Dakota War of 1862 Exhibit

Dakota County Historical Society is hosting “Commemorating Controversy: The Dakota-U.S. War of 1862.” The exhibit examines the war that raged across southern Minnesota In the late summer of 1862 between Dakota warriors, U.S. military, and immigrant settlers culminating in the hanging of thirty-eight Dakota men in Mankato by order of Abraham Lincoln. The traveling exhibit …

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Events Coming Up at the GRRVLC

The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park rounds out an event filled weekend with a “Make and Do Monday.” Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer talks about what participants will be making. Click here for audio        

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Events Coming Up at the GRRVLC

The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park rounds out an event filled weekend with a “Make and Do Monday.” Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer talks about what participants will be making. Click here for audio        

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Outright Title, Sibley Preview

Friday night, the Metro East Conference Champion Hastings Raiders Boys Basketball Team will wrap up the regular season, in search of their 20th win of the year at Henry Sibley, before Section 1AAAA Seeding on Saturday. Head Coach Chad Feikema talked outright conference title, the loss to Hill-Murray, and a preview of Friday at Sibley! …

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Kimmes Crowned “Athena” At Hastings

Hastings High School has announced their 2015 Athena Award Winner, which goes to the top female student athlete at Hastings High School, and is recognized among the top athletes in the metro, in a banquet, held in April. This year, the Hastings High School Nominee is Elizabeth Kimmes. Hastings High School Athletic Director Tom Johnson …

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HFD Narrows Down Candidates

The Hastings Fire Department has narrowed down the candidates for new firefighter positions. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt talks about the hiring process. Click here for audio     Chief Schutt goes on to talk about the training for recently hired Paid-On-Call firefighters. Click here for audio        

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HPD Narrows Down Candidates

The Hastings Fire Department has narrowed down the candidates for new firefighter positions. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt talks about the hiring process. Click here for audio     Chief Schutt goes on to talk about the training for recently hired Paid-On-Call firefighters. Click here for audio        

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Prescott Auditorium Vote Passes

The referendum for approval of a new auditorium to adjoin the Prescott High School has passed by an estimated margin of 400 votes. Stay tuned to KDWA for more details and information about this developing story.    

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