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Dakota County Drug Task Force

On November, 22nd 2013 the Dakota County Drug Task Force excacuted a search warrant at a Hastings residence resulting in the recovery of 3.4 pounds of Marijuana. The couple arrested, Andrew and Karilyn Matz have been charged with two counts of controlled sunstance crimes in the fifth degree.    

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Katherine Love Giese Charged With Theft

In a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, March 4th, Katherine Love Giese, age 48, of Hastings, was charged with one count of Theft (Gross Misdemeanor) and one count of Motor Vehicle Tampering (Misdemeanor) stemming from a theft from a parked car in the area of W. 7th Street on February 15 Hastings Police Chief Bryan …

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United Way Receives Donation From Xcel Energy

It was good news for the Hastings United Way. Xcel Energy matched employee giving contributions dollar for dollar and presented the United Way of Hastings with a donation of nearly $50,000. Executive Director of United Way in Hastings Mari Mellick explains. Click here for audio        

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Softball Season Begins Monday For Raiders

Monday, March 10th, marks the beginning of the 2014 Spring Sports Season, and Head Coach Dean Robinson of the Hastings Girls Softball Team joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday afternoon for a Season Preview, as the Coaching Staff prepares for their first practices of the year, on Monday night, at the Hastings High School Field House. …

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Raider A.D. Looks Forward To Spring Sports Monday

Hastings High School Athletic Director Tom Johnson also talked with KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Wednesday afternoon, to look back at the 2013-14 Winter Sports Season, and also looks forward to Spring Sports, which begin on Monday, March 10th. Click here for audio        

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Cardinals Outlast Gritty Rails, 47-37, in Quarterfinals

#10 Spooner sure didn’t back down from the #7 Prescott Cardinals on Tuesday night in the WIAA Division 3 Girls Basketball Playoff Quarterfinals on Tuesday night, at Prescott High School, but the Cardinals kicked it in to high gear in the fourth quarter, to end the Rails’ season, 47-37, LIVE on KDWA. Katy Syverson finished …

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Park Honored With Two Of Only 32 Excel Awards In State

Park High School in Cottage Grove is proud to announce that out of the 32 statewide Minnesota High School League EXCEL Award winners, TWO are from Park! Activities Director Phil Kuemmel joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday to talk about the awards, and about the wonderful students. Both Juniors Ethan Berube, and Meghan Kuemmel have earned …

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Regional Champs Ready For Spartans Thursday

The Regional Champion Prescott Cardinals Boys Basketball Team is getting prepared for their Sectional Semifinal Showdown with Middle Border Conference Co-Champion Somerset, at New Richmond, LIVE on KDWA, Thursday night. Head Coach Nick Johnson joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday to chat about their Regional Title, and what it may take to topple the #1 Spartans. …

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House Fire Update

On Saturday around noon a house fire located at 15th and Forest Streets did significant damage to a home. Assistant Hastings Fire Chief John Townsend has the details. Click here for audio           

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Community Health Fair

The Community Health Fair is returning to the Hastings High School Fieldhouse this Saturday, March 8th from 9am until Noon. Mary O’Brien from Hastings Community Education shares all of the information with KDWA. Click here for audio        

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