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Spring Load Restrictions Start Wednesday

As winter comes to a close and spring conditions have begun, the City of Hastings will be putting load restrictions into effect, reflecting the order put in place by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Minnesota Statute 169.87 dictates that all loads on paved roads within the City will be limited to 10 tons per axle …

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Providence House Moves Forward

Rise Up Recovery reports that after securing a Special Use Permit to operate a recovery facility on 5th Street South in Hastings, the process to open so-called “Providence House” is nowhere near complete. Rise Up Recovery President Tiffany Neuharth explains. Click here for audio     Along with permits, handyman help is also needed. Click here …

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Apartment Construction Begins

The Hastings City Council approved two separate development projects at the March 7 City Council meeting that will revitalize the south end of the City and expand the landscape of the historic downtown area. Enclave Development will construct two apartment buildings totaling 211 units south of 33rd Street between Terry’s Hardware and Coborn’s grocery store. …

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Bigham Updates MN Surplus Info

Minnesota District 54 Senator Karla Bigham provides an update on the status of the Minnesota budget, “On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released the revised February budget forecast showing a surplus of $9.25 billion for the current biennium. This is positive news for our state. It reflects the commitment and dedication …

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Folch Running for House

Hastings City Council member Tina Folch has announced her candidacy for the seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives currently held by Cottage Grove resident Tony Jurgens. Click here for audio     Folch states that her goal is to be a voice that advocates for the Hastings Community. Click here for audio     Representative Jurgens, …

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Converter Theft Reported

The Hastings Police Department reports that the theft of catalytic converters continues to be an issue. Deputy Chief David Wilske reports that another converter has been taken. Click here for audio     Report all suspicious activity to 9-1-1. Click here for audio    

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Deputy Chief Wilske Skis the Birkie

Hastings Deputy Chief of Police David Wilske took some time away from the Department recently to participate in Hayward Wisconsin’s American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Races. Click here for audio     The race saw over 1500 athletes compete. Click here for audio        

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Lockdown At High School: “False Alarm”

The Hastings High School experienced an unintentional lockdown alarm early Wednesday morning. Hastings Deputy Chief of Police David Wilske has issued some clarification of the incident at the Hastings High School. Click here for audio     Students returned to class soon after the incident. Click here for audio        

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False Alarm at ISD 200

ISD 200 condcucted a “Lockdown Drill” early Wednesday morning. Accordinng to Distrcit Administration, at approximately 8:30 a.m, a planned lockdown drill at one of the buildings inadvertently sent multiple buildings into lockdown mode. This dispatched local law enforcement as well. KDWA has reached out to Hastings Chief of Police Bryan Schafer and ISD 200 Superintendent …

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Hastings Council Deliberates Ward Changes

The Hastings City Council has been asked to consider changed to ward boundaries in town after the 2020 Census data was released. Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh brought the item to the Council meeting on Monday evening. Click here for audio     Major changes to the wards were to move the section of Ward One …

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