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Child Injured In Accident

A collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the vicinity of Century Drive and 36th Street West in Hastings, reported at approximately 3:30 PM on Tuesday has injured a 10-year-old child. Details of the incident are not complete, but witness reports indicate that the child suffered injuries and was bleeding from the head. Assistant …

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Power Of 100 Women Growing In Hastings

A new idea in fundraising for local charities is gaining momentum in Hastings. The Power of 100 Women seeks to donate $10,000 twice a year to charitable organizations in the Hastings area. Founder of The Power of 100 Women Organization, Melissa Freiermuth, provides some background. Click here for audio     The organization invites people to …

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HPAAC 2022 Annual Appeal

Since beginning in 2008, the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC) has been dedicated to providing opportunities for the arts and humanities to thrive through three main impact areas, Funding Scholarships, Developing Local Partnerships, and Advancing Arts Programming. It is through the community’s financial support of HPAAC that these efforts continue. HPAAC’s 2022 Annual Appeal …

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Hub’s Landing Requests Docking Expansion

The Hastings Planning Commission deliberated a request for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Hub’s Landing to install more boat docking space at the marina. City Planner Justin Fortney provided the background on the request. Click here for audio     Applicant Mark Frazer also provided his background for the request. Click here for audio     …

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Bird Scooter Update

Following up on a story previously reported by KDWA regarding Bird Scooters being found at the bottom of Vermillion Falls in the past weeks, Bird is working closely with the City of Hastings as well as the Hastings Police Department to quickly respond to any reports of vandalism. The Bird App has a Community Mode, …

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Operation Dry Water

In recent years, about half of the boating related-fatalities in Minnesota have involved alcohol. Boating under the influence is a problem, and one the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and its local, county, state and federal law enforcement partners will target July 2-4 during Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at deterring boating under …

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Raze Order Issued Against Prescott Building

The fate of a derelict building in the 400 block of Court Street was placed before the Prescott City Council on Monday evening as they deliberated whether or not to issue a “Raze Order” against the building. City Administrator Matt Wolf recently provided some background for the order. Click here for audio     At Monday …

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Goats Approved For Magee Park

On Monday evening, the Prescott City Council deliberated a request to approve a proposal for goat grazing at Magee Park to remove buckthorn. Freedom Park Director Israel Haas presented the request. Click here for audio     After deliberation, the Council approved a motion to allot an amount not to exceed $7,800 from the Parks budget …

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Cycling Without Age Hits Hastings Trails

Last week, KDWA radio was invited by Cycling Without Age-Hastings Area Rotary Club to experience the outdoor trails of Hastings via Trishaw. Cycling Without Age organizer Lon Peterson tells listeners what this program is all about: Click here for audio     Cycling Without Age (CWA), an international nonprofit organization based in Denmark. CWA-Hastings Area Rotary …

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RPD Officer Ruesink Named Officer Of The Year

Rosemount Police Officer Katie Ruesink was recently honored as the 2020 Officer of the Year from the Minnesota Association of Women Police. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Association was able to meet in person and present formal awards during their annual conference in Duluth. A delegation of Rosemount Police Department leadership …

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