The Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission’s Century Home Award Contest concluded on Monday evening with naming the winner of the contest during the City Council meeting. HPC Chair Cindy Toppin made the presentation at the City Council meeting. Click here for audio The home was one of three nominated. Click here for audio
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City Proclaims “Bryan D. Schafer Day”
At Monday evening’s City Council meeting, the Hastings City Council made an official Proclamation recognizing the service of retiring Police Chief Bryan Schafer. Mayor Mary Fasbender read a resolution into the record at the start of the meeting. Click here for audio A recording of the entire proclamation is available at KDWA.com. Complete Proclamation: …
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Intek Expansion Planned
Intek Plastics is looking to expand their facility in the Hastings Business Park, and a request to support an application to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding through the Minnesota Investment Fund and the Job Creation Fund was brought before the City Council on Monday evening. Economic Development Coordinator …
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ISD 200 Pollinator Project
As ISD 200 nears the end of the school year, District Staff are working on ideas and opportunities for student to continue the learning process during Summer Vacation. Superintendent Dr. Bob McDowell recently commented on an opportunity with the MN DNR. Click here for audio McDowell also commented on the recent school ranking study. …
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Prescott Preparing For Graduation
The Prescott School District is making preparations for the end of the school year, and Superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza recently spoke with KDWA’s Mo about the year that was. Click here for audio Of course the culmination of the school year is the graduation ceremony for Seniors, and this year’s ceremony should see a …
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Peterson Selected as Kiwanis Student Of The Week
The Prescott Kiwanis student of the week is Junior Kinsey Peterson. She was nominated by Mr. Larsen who shares, “I have only known Kinsey for a few months but I am confident that I will never forget her. In that short time, I have witnessed her pour her efforts into others and demonstrate empathy that …
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Karas Named Rotary Student Of the Month
The Hastings Rotary Club and Hastings High School have announced that HHS Senior Clay Karas has been selected as the Rotary Srudent of the Month for April. The Hastings Rotary Club recognizes Hastings High School seniors who exemplify the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”, as a way to reward and foster these ideals and …
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Hastings Chamber Holds Mentoring Session
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has partnered with local business and non-profit organizations to provide mentoring for students at Hastings High School. Recently, Amy Sutton with Hastings Family Service, Sonya Prange with Intek Plastics and Johanna Paylor with Treasure Island Resort & Casino made a presentation to juniors at Hastings High …
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HHS Ranks In US News Study
A recent study conducted by US News and World Report determined that Hastings High School ranks 29th in Minnesota using ranking criteria of the College Readiness Index, College Curriculum Breadth, State Assessment Proficiency and Performance, and Graduation rate. According to the study, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams, with a …
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Pine Bend Recognized
Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend in Rosemount has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for 2022 for the second consecutive year, moving the refinery into Energy Star’s Sustained Excellence category. Energy Star award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, …
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