Category: Featured

Davis Confirmed Out At YMCA

It has been confirmed that Independent School District #200 Board Chair Brian Davis is no longer serving the Hastings YMCA as Executive Director. Allegedly the change is due to a breach of the YMCA Code of Conduct. KDWA has reached out for comment from Davis himself and several YMCA admins including Sales Director Derrick Jaeger, …

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Emily’s Bakery Purchased

Norine Bishop has reported that the Emily’s Bakery space in the Midtown Center has been purchased by Twin-Cities based Woullett’s Bakery. Emily’s closed its doors for the final time on Nov. 27 of 2021, with the business’ roots having stretched back to 1906, when it was first known as Pitz Bakery. Emily’s was most recently …

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County Attorney Orput Passes

Pete Orput, the long-serving Washington County Attorney, passed away on April 3rd, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Orput was first elected Washington County Attorney in 2010. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018. He previously announced his plans to retire once his current term ended at the …

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Prescott K9 Officer Arrives Early

On Friday, the Prescott Police Department received word that their newest employee arrived early! Officer Neely went to McDonough K-9 and picked up his new partner, named Caesar. Officer Neely and K-9 Caesar will have a couple extra months of bonding before they head off to K-9 school in August. The Prescott Police Department extends …

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DCSO Vehicle Struck

Shortly after 7 AM on March 31st, two Dakota County Deputies working in the same squad were assisting the Minnesota State Patrol with a single vehicle rollover in the area of southbound Highway 52 and 222nd Street East in Hampton Township. While sitting on the shoulder of the road with their rear emergency lights activated, …

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City Council Meeting Preview

The Hastings City Council meets Monday evening. Mayor Mary Fasbender provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio     Click here for audio        

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Historic Hastings Car Show Prepping for 2022

Nothing says “Summer” in Hastings like the Historic Hastings Car Show, and preparations are underway for the show to return for 2022. The Hastings City Council is asked to designate the Historic Hastings Car Shows as Special Events for the summer. The Downtown Business Association (DBA) is planning for shows on the 3rd Sunday of …

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Schommer Insurance Sold

Local Hastings businessman Steve Lehtola recently announced that his business, the Lehtola Agency, LLC, has purchased Schommer Insurance, effective April 1st. Lehtola has over 13 years of experience in the insurance industry. Current customers of Schommer Insurance will be able to learn more at the Lehtola Agency office, at 1303 South Frontage Road, Suite 169, …

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Prescott Well 3 Plans Presented

At the March 14 Prescott City Council meeting CBS Squared Engineering offered remediation options stemming from the Well #3 Engineering Report dated February 24th. Although not finalized, after hearing the various options, the Council voted unanimously that their preferred option is treatment of the well through reverse osmosis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources must …

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IDEA Model Recognized

The partnership between the Hastings Police Department and IDEA of Hastings was recently recognized statewide for its work in building bridges with diverse community groups and individuals by the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota. Deputy Chief of Hastings Police David Wilske commented on the conference. Click here for audio     Community leader …

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