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Opioid Use Continues To Rise

Opioid use is rapidly becoming a dire problem in communities in the KDWA listening area, and one aspect of the problem is the stereotypical view of anyone who obtains illicit drugs for personal use. Jane Neumiller-Bustad, with United Way of Hastings feels the stereotype needs to change to effectively address the problem. Click here for …

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Project Share for 2021

Hastings Family Service reports that Project Share for 2021 is getting ready to launch. Executive Director Chris Koop has some of the initial details. Click here for audio     Due to space limitations and COVID precautions, the North Pole Program will not be offered. Visit HastingsFamilyService.org for more details, or to sign up. Click here …

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Prescribed Burns Continue

Dakota County Parks reminds residents that Park staff and authorized contractors are in the process of conducting prescribed burns at Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Spring Lake Park Reserve, Miesville Ravine Park Reserve, Lake Byllesby Regional Park and Whitetail Woods Regional Park. Burning operations will continue through late November, as conditions allow. Many invasive plants continue …

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Homecoming Preview: Prescott vs. Aquinas

The big homecoming football game in Prescott will kick off on Friday night, at 7pm, LIVE on KDWA Radio, and our Video Stream on the website, and the KDWA YouTube Page as well, as the Cardinals host undefeated, and highly ranked LaCrosse Aquinas! Head Coach Jordan Hansen joined KDWA Sports on Thursday, as the Cardinals …

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Third Straight Trip To State For Cardinals

The Prescott Girls Golf Team is set to head to Madison for their third straight State Tournament appearance, following their Sectional Championship Victory on Tuesday at Pheasant Hills, shooting a School Record in the process. Head Coach Chad Salay joined KDWA Sports on Thursday for a recap of the Sectional Meet, the fantastic finish, and …

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Burlaries Reported in Hastings

Thieves are once again at work in Hastings, and recently, two establishments were victimized. Deputy Chief David Wilske has the details. Click here for audio     These cases remain under investigation. Click here for audio        

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Robberies Reported in Hastings

Thieves are once again at work in Hastings, and recently, two establishments were victimized. Deputy Chief David Wilske has the details. Click here for audio     These cases remain under investigation. Click here for audio        

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Vandalism In Parks Remains Problematic

One source of frustration for the Hastings Police Department this summer has been recurring vandalism at Roadside and Pioneer parks. Deputy Chief David Wilske explains. Click here for audio     Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities. Click here for audio        

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HFS Announces New Volunteer Shifts

Hastings Family Service, along with many other service organizations, is experiencing a distinct shortage of personnel to conduct business. In order to attract more volunteers, Executive Director Chris Koop says that a new approach is underway. Click here for audio     Koop also talked about where volunteers are needed most. Click here for audio     …

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Hastings Y Names New Director

Longtime Senior Sports Director at the YMCA of Hastings Brian Davis has been named the organization’s new Executive Director. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from the University of Rochester and a masters of business administration in finance from Syracuse University. He’s worked at Northwest Airlines and Target, and he is …

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