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Archbishop Hebda To Celebrate Mass At St. Mary

On Sunday, February 13th, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Diocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will celebrate the 8 AM Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Trier. According to church leadership, it was the original hope to have Archbishop Hebda come at the time when the interior renovation was completed, however, COVID necessitated …

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HPD Warns Against Idling

With another stretch of cold weather upon is, the HPD reminds listeners that leaving vehicles run to warm up make them prime target for thieves. Deputy Chief David Wilske. Click here for audio     Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1. Click here for audio        

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Phone Scam Update

A recent phone scam in Hastings nearly cost a resident over $25,000, and HPD Deputy Chief David Wilske reminds listeners that HPD is ready to help with questions or concerns about these scams. Click here for audio     Two arrests were made in the case, which is still being processed for prosecution. The unnamed suspects …

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Factory Accident Claims One in Cannon Falls

On February 1st at 6 AM, Goodhue County Sheriff Dispatch received an emergency call at Sustane Natural Fertilizer, at 310 Holiday Avenue in. Cannon Falls, reporting that an employee was pulled into a machine and was unresponsive. Cannon Falls Police Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed the employee, a 37-year-old male, later identified as …

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St. Mary’s Parish Volunteer Has COVID

Parochial Administrator Father Mike Tix, of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Trier reports that a parish volunteer in attendance at Mass on Sunday January 30th has been confirmed to have COVID. According to Father Tix, the volunteer began experiencing symptoms of COVID on the 28th and tested positive on the 31st. The Archdiocese urges …

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Jurgens Comments On 2022 Session

On Monday, the Minnesota House of Representatives began the 2022 Legislative Session in St. Paul. State Representative Tony Jurgens said many topics will receive debate this year, but thinks three issues will likely dominate the Capitol headlines this session. Click here for audio     KDWA will have weekly interviews with Representative Jurgens while the Legislature …

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Bigham Named Minority Whip

Senator Karla Bigham of Cottage Grove and Senator Kent Eken of Audubon were appointed as the Senate DFL caucus Minority Whips for the 2022 legislative session as the session opened on Monday. Following the announcement of the appointments, Senator Bigham said that she is grateful for the trust Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Fransen has …

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Pine Bend Retains Energy Star Rating

For the third year in a row, the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification. This certification signifies that the refinery performs in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. Flint Hills Resources continues to invest in energy-saving technologies and …

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HPD Reports 3 Car Thefts

The Hastings Police Department is currently investigating the theft of three vehicles that occurred from Saturday to Monday. Chief of Police Bryan Schafer explains. Click here for audio     Schafer also says that vehicle owners can take simple steps to help avoid thefts. Click here for audio     With the two vehicles that have been …

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ISD 200 Names Interim Principal

With the approaching date of Hastings Senior Principal Mike Johnson’s retirement, ISD 200 has announced that Assistant Principal Scott Doran will fill Johnson’s position through the end of the school year. Athletic Director Trent Hanson will then move into Doran’s position as assistant principal for ninth and 10th grade. Pete McGinnis will then move from …

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