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316 Closures Extended

Mn DOT has published an advisory stating that the current closures and traffic control will remain in place on Hwy 316 for the next few weeks as crews work to complete the project. Project Manager Bryant Ficek explains. Click here for audio     A prior information release discussed the potential for reopening sections of the …

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PHL Seeks Sale Donations

The Friends of Pleasant Hill Library are organizing their annual used book sale for early October, and event organizers are seeking donations to the sale. Starting October 2nd, anyone wishing to donate books, games, puzzles, audio media, movies should bring items for donation to the Library, and place them in the collection bin in the …

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Warrior 196 5K Held

Rosemount Police Officer Cassie Witt and Firefighter Luke Severson recently joined first responders from Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Apple Valley Fire Department to participate in the Warrior 196 Memorial 5K, recently held at Rosemount High School. This run honors and remembers five local alumni of Apple Valley/Rosemount/Eagan schools who lost their lives while …

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2021 Recap: Miesville Mudhens

With the Major League Baseball Playoffs about to open, it was a perfect time to wrap up the 2021 Minnesota Amateur Baseball Season, with Miesville Mudhens Outfielder and Manager Matt VanDerBosch, looking back at a fantastic 2021 campaign. Vandy has more on the end of the season, but also thanks so many fans, and volunteers …

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Adult Volleyball and Softball Update

Though the weather has continued to feel more like Summer, the Hastings Adult Fall Sports Season has breezed by, with both Sand Volleyball, and Softball in action, and KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has an update as to how your favorite adult team is performing, in our Parks and Rec report! Click here for audio        

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Quality One Woodworking Groundbreaking

Quality One Woodworking in Hastings broke ground on their expansion Tuesday, September 28th. Economic Development Coordinator, Eric Maass tell listeners about the process and storm water management. Click here for audio     Randy Hartl, Operations Manager at Quality One Woodwork and parent company CEO, Lowell Peterson of Rockland Flooring share the details for the expansion. …

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National Eagle Center Expansion

The National Eagle Center in Wabasha announced their plans for a major expansion on Monday, September 27th. State Representative Barb Haley explains her role in the project and the financial scale. Click here for audio     Part of the expansion is museum space, Preston Cook donated more than 25,000 eagle-related artifacts from his personal collection. …

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This Old Horse Receives Award

This Old Horse has received news that the organization has been selected as the first recipient of the EQUUS Foundation’s Lannie Lipson Horse Whisperer Award. In a post on social media, This Old Horse commented that the award was established by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of Lannie Lipson and her commitment to ensuring a …

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Prescott Student Of The Week Named

The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Kiwanis Student of the Week is PHS Junior Keola Thomason, who was nominated by Library Media Specialist Joan Simon. In her nomination, Simon indicated that Keola is an avid reader and has participated in many library activities including Book Club and Writer’s Block. Keola is thoughtful, …

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HFD Holds Badging Ceremony

The City of Hastings Fire Department held a badging ceremony on September 27 for 9 members of the Department. Grace Holm, Kaitlin Radke, Blaine Raway, and Kayla Tesch all took the oath and were sworn in as Firefighter/EMTs. David Ussatis, was installed as an Engineer/Paramedic, Chad Jensen officially became a Fire Captain, Alan Storlie is …

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