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316 Study Completed

Hastings Chamber of Commerce members recently collaborated to provide feedback to MNDOT’s project team on challenges they were experiencing with the new Highway 316 road design. With help from Solid Staging, Chamber staff took videos showing the challenge semi trucks have entering and leaving the industrial park. Businesses then complied a list of desired improvements …

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316 Study Completed

Hastings Chamber of Commerce members recently collaborated to provide feedback to MNDOT’s project team on challenges they were experiencing with the new Highway 316 road design. With help from Solid Staging, Chamber staff took videos showing the challenge semi trucks have entering and leaving the industrial park. Businesses then complied a list of desired improvements …

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HPD Polar Plunge

The Hastings Police Department is a proud sponsor of the Special Olympics, and last weekend, officers with the department showed their support in an unusual fashion. Deputy Chief of Police David Wilske explains. Click here for audio     This year’s Special Olympics will be held in July in Orlando, FL. Click here for audio    

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EMS Awardees Sought

Dakota County needs your nominations! Each year, the Dakota County Emergency Medical Services Council recognizes first responders and citizens in the County who make exceptional contributions to public safety and the EMS system. Do you know anyone that went above and beyond to help someone in need? Nominate them by visiting the link on the …

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EMS Awardees Sought

Dakota County needs your nominations! Each year, the Dakota County Emergency Medical Services Council recognizes first responders and citizens in the County who make exceptional contributions to public safety and the EMS system. Do you know anyone that went above and beyond to help someone in need? Nominate them by visiting the link on the …

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Rivertown Days Line Up Similar to Last Year

Rivertown Days is returning again in July, and the annual celebration will be in person for the 2nd year after COVID. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce President Kristy Barse says that the layout of this year’s festival will be similar to last year’s. Click here for audio     Sadly, one element of Rivertown Days is …

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HFS Begins New Chapter

Hastings Family Service is now under new director Amy Sutton after the retirement of Chris Koop, and Director Sutton recently commented on other staffing changes at HFS. Click here for audio     Sutton also commented on the quality of the team working at HFS. Click here for audio     Learn more, or find assistance at …

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Hastings Tastings Trims Down for 2022

The 25th Annual Hastings Tastings will be Monday, March 28, from 4 to 7 PM at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Social Hall. Local establishments will offer a sampling of happy hour appetizers and drinks. Participate in the silent auction and wine, beer, and restaurant raffles. Hastings Family Service’s Development and Community Relations Coordinator …

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Churchill Market Discontinues Fuel Sales

The Churchill Market in Prescott has announced that effective immediately, they will no longer have fuel for sale at the store. According to the store, they apologize for this inconvenience, but assure customers that the store will remain open for their selections of liquor, meat, specialty cheese, and convenience items. KDWA has reached out to …

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Prescott Council Meeting Recap

The Prescott City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, February 28. Some of the approved items include the Two Rivers deck project, the review of a new park design and an application for a Department of Transportation issued grant that would cover 80% of the proposed project: Click here for audio     The …

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