A standoff in Ravenna Township on Tuesday closed roads and created a massive police presence on Ravenna Trail on Tuesday. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, around 12:30 on Tuesday they were alerted to a domestic assault in the 15000 block of Ravenna Trail. Deputies were able to locate and successfully evacuate a victim …
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Park High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Coach
Park of Cottage Grove High School is mourning the loss of a beloved baseball and football coach. Jeff Plaschko passed away suddenly over the weekend, and Park High School Activities Director Phil Kuemmel joined KDWA to reflect on his life and impact, and about the emotions of playing a baseball game after his passing: Click …
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2 Injured, 1 Seriously In Washington County Crash
One person suffered life threatening injuries in a serious crash in Washington County on Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved three vehicles and occurred just before 2 p.m. at 70th Street and Manning Avenue near Cottage Grove. That’s where a semi reportedly hit a vehicle in the intersection and overturned, …
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New Superintendent Eager To Get Started
After multiple interviews and discussion, the Hastings School District announced that Dr Kristine Wehrkamp Herman will be the next superintendent of the Hastings School District after a 6-1 vote by the school board. Wehrkamp Herman was most recently the superintendent of the Royalton School District and was previously in an administrative role in Robbinsdale. Pending …
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Hastings School Board Selects Wehrkamp Herman as Next Superintendent
KDWA has learned that Dr Kristine Wehrkamp Herman will be the next superintendent of the Hastings School District after a 6-1 vote by the school board. Wehrkamp Herman was chosen after thorough interviews and vetting of the two finalists. Wehrkamp Herman was most recently the superintendent of the Royalton School District and was previously in …
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Two Named Finalists For Superintendent
Two finalists for the Hastings School District Superintendent position have been identified after interviews which took place earlier this week. Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman of the Royalton School District, and Dr. Jeffrey Fleig of the Fond du Lac (WI) School District, are the two finalists and will have a second round of interviews next week. …
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Raider Sports Awards Take Place
The Raider Sports Awards again took place this year, with Raider parents, coaches and athletes alike in attendance. Athletes were honored for everything from academic all-conference to winning a section championship. The ExCel, AAA and Athena and Apollo award winners were also honored, as were this year’s Wall of Honor, Russ Welch, Jake Moore and …
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