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ISD 200 Candidate Forum Held

The candidates for the ISD 200 Special School Board election gathered on Thursday evening for a Candidate Forum hosted by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and televised by Hastings Community Television. Each of the candidates was allowed a one-minute introduction to present their platforms. Candidate Todd Kullmann. Click here for audio     Next was …

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Gobble Gait Early Registration Ends Monday

It’s nearly, but not too late to register early for Gobble Gait on Thanksgiving morning in Hastings. Amy Sutton of Hastings Family Service encourages racers and sponsors to gobble up the opportunity to run and support this family event. Click here for audio     Learn more at GobbleGait.com. Click here for audio    

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Spectro Holds Grand Opening For New Warehouse

Spectro Alloys in Rosemount held an open house on Wednesday to showcase a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse on the Spectro property. The distribution center helps streamline the production, shipping and receiving processes at Spectro Alloys, which provides recycled aluminum ingots to regional die casters and foundries. Spectro Alloys President Luke Palen commented on the impact the …

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HPD Officer Haedt Recognized

The Hastings Police Department reports that Officer Ryan Haedt was recently recognized by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for his DWI Enforcement efforts in 2021. According to HPD, Bill Hammes, from the Office of Traffic Safety, presented Officer Haedt with a “DWI All-Star” hat and pin, following a nomination from HPD Sgt. Ryan Kline. …

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Abe The Eagle Lands

The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council reports that Abe the Eagle has landed in Prescott. According to a news release issued by the Council they are very excited to have “Abe” take up residency in Prescott this year, and they extended thanks to the City of Prescott for their investment in this effort and the …

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Mahoney Named Prescott Student Of The Week

The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Sophomore Vadin Mahoney. According to a nomination submitted by Math teacher Jenna Kadlec, she nominated Vadin because he demonstrates a high level of student engagement within the classroom. Vadin takes notes, participates, and completes all of his assignments in …

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Prescott Council Commends Brand

As previously reported by KDWA, Jayne Brand, City Clerk of Prescott has announced her retirement from the City and at Monday evening’s City Council meeting, the Council considered a resolution commending Brand for her career with Prescott. Mayor Rob Daugherty read the resolution. Click here for audio     The Council adopted the resolution and Brand’s …

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Jan’s School Of Dance Sold

Jan Tripp, the proprietor of Jan’s School of Dance in Hastings recently announced the sale of the school to a new owner. In a recent interview on KDWA’s Community In-Depth, Tripp talked about how the school came to be. Click here for audio     Tripp also commented on the decision to sell. Click here for …

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Hastings Plan Commission Names Vice-Chair

The Hastings Planning Commission began their Monday evening meeting with the selection of a new Vice-Chair, to fill the position vacated by Kyle Romens after his resignation from the Commission, due to moving out of Hastings. Planning Commission Chair Gino Messina called for the nomination of a new Vice Chair. Click here for audio     …

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Developmental Therapy Clinic Seeks Hastings Expansion

Therapy Ops in Inver Grove Heights is looking to expand in Hastings and presented a Site Plan for consideration to the Planning Commission on Monday evening. Community Development Director John Hinzman summarized the plan for the Commission. Click here for audio     Chris Kuenzli, proprietor of Therapy Ops gave a bit of background for the …

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