The Kiwanis Student of the week at Prescott High School is Freshman Noah Collins. He was nominated by English Teacher, Ms. Sponholz, “The transition from middle school to high school can be a bumpy one, but Noah has navigated through it effortlessly. He has worked hard this first trimester to improve his reading, writing, speaking, …
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United Way of Hastings’ Food4Kids Program has seen a significant increase of meals requested for ISD 200 students to have for weekend meals. Program Manager Amy Shaffer has been keeping track. Click here for audio She also said that help is appreciated in preparing the bags. Click here for audio Learn more at …
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Rosemount first responders were dispatched to an accident on Wednesday evening involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. According to authorities, officers were called to the intersection of 155th Street West and Chippendale Avenue for the accident around 5:04 PM. Responding officers found an unresponsive man and began CPR and life-saving measures. Officers then called for …
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The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office announced the retirement of Deputy Billmeyer. Deputy Billmeyer was a Lakeville PD Reserve and worked two and a half years as a Police Officer with the City of Olivia before coming here. He was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in August 1996 where he worked in courts, transport and patrol. …
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On Wednesday, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced that Timothy Tuit, age 36 of South St. Paul, and Stephanie Marie Peabody, age 25 of Welch, both pled guilty to one count of Aiding an Offender, Accomplice After the Fact, in connection with the death of 55-year-old Chris Lafontaine at his home in Greenvale Township in …
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The Hastings Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Tuesday afternoon south of town. Chief John Townsend has the details. Click here for audio The cause of the fire has not been determined. Click here for audio
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ISD 200 Superintendent Dr. Robert McDowell recently sent a letter to District families in response to the outing of Kelsey Waits’ youngest child by other parents on social media. In the letter McDowell stated, “As a public school system, our role is to provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment for each of our students. …
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The Perkins Restaurant in Hastings continues to encounter supply-chain issues for obtaining the materials needed to restore the building after the fire earlier this fall. Manager Becca Caneff says that rumors about the Perkins permanently closing are not true. Click here for audio While working at the Apple Valley location, Becca encounters a number …
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With the closing of Emily’s Bakery, another local well-known establishment, the M&H gas station at 15th and Vermillion has had to find another source for the commuter’s morning doughnut or other baked goods. M&H now provides bakery items from Hanisch Bakery, in Red Wing. KDWA spoke with Bill Hanisch about the shortage of qualified bakers. …
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