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Juvenile Charged in Farmington Hazing Case

A female juvenile from Farmington has been charged after a hazing incident. Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom gives us the details. Click here for audio        

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Mayor Hicks Sworn In For 3rd Term

Newly re-elected Mayor Paul Hicks and new At-Large councilmembers Lori Braucks and Mark Vaughan were sworn in on Monday at the first City Council meeting of the year. Mayor Hicks expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for being chosen to lead the city for another four years. Click here for audio        

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Raiders Jump To 9-3, Tartan Next

With their 64-48 road victory at North St. Paul on Tuesday, the Hastings Girls Basketball Team is now 9-3 overall, and unbeaten in the Metro East Conference. Head Coach Padrick Judd joined KDWA Sports for a game recap, but also a preview of Friday’s road test at Tartan. Click here for audio        

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Raiders Set For Hill-Murray Thursday

After the Hastings Raiders Boys Hockey Team played Section Rival Eastview tough in their 3-2 loss on Tuesday, their focus has now shifted to Thursday’s showdown with perennial Minnesota State Powerhouse Hill-Murray. Head Coach Russ Welch talked with KDWA Sports on Wednesday, as they prepare for the Pioneers. Click here for audio        

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Hastings Swimmers Hitting Stride

The Hastings Raiders Boys Swimming and Diving Team is only a few meets in to the 2014-15 Season, and is very excited heading in to the meat of their Metro East Conference Schedule. Head Coach Gerry Rupp joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday afternoon, to break down their early results. Click here for audio        

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HHS Show Choirs Preview Show Debuts

The new season for the Hastings High School Show choirs debuted Monday night in front of a sold out auditorium. From the first days of auditions last May, to the January 5th preview show, the three Hastings show choirs have honed their skills in singing, dancing and smiling to bring a competition-ready stage performance to …

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HPD’s “Keep The Wreath White” Campaign Wraps Up

The Hastings Fire Department has wrapped up its Keep the Wreath White campaign and was deemed an overall success by Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt. Click here for audio        

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Fire Damages Boiler Room at JFK Elementary

Fire damaged a boiler room at Kennedy Elementary School just before noon on Saturday, January 3rd. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt explains. Click here for audio     Hastings School District 200 Superintendent Tim Collins also talked about the fire at Kennedy. Click here for audio        

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Regina Celebrates First Baby of 2015

Toree Frances Kochendorfer is the first baby born in 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Born on January 2nd at 10:03am in the Family Birthing Center, Torree weighed in at 8lbs 1.8oz and 20 inches long. She is the fourth child of proud parents Ricca and Wes Kochendorfer of Hastings. Nurses at Regina Hospital presented …

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After Tourney, Big Week Looms

The Hastings Raiders Boys Basketball Team heads in to a big three-game week against some of the top teams in the area, and Head Coach Chad Feikema has more on the upcoming schedule, and begins with a recap of their home holiday tournament. Click here for audio        

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