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Three Named To Workforce Development Board

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners recently appointed three new members to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board. According to information provided by Dakota County, Jim Sloan, a business representative for the Steamfitters-Pipefitters Local 455, will represent the public-labor sector. Heather Felderman, a rehabilitation area manager for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Vocational …

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Perfect Start To Raider Homecoming

At Hastings High School, Homecoming Week has already been a ton of fun with the FCA Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, and Powderpuff Football on Monday (Seniors Pictured), to open all of the Blue and Gold festivities! Hastings High School Athletic Director Trent Hanson joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday to talk about the early week …

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Wolfpack Celebrate Homecoming Week

It’s Homecoming at Park High School in Cottage Grove, and Activities Director Phil Kuemmel joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday, to chat about what has happened so far, and also more on the upcoming festivities the rest of the week, leading in to Friday’s football game, and Saturday’s dance! The Wolfpack have had plenty of excitement …

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Gas Line Break Reported

An apparent break in a gas line in the area of 316 and 33rd Street West in Hastings on Saturday resulted in the gas lines to about 450 customers in the area being shut off while repairs were made to the gas main. Eyewitness accounts say that a gas line was punctured in the Highway …

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SMART Center Ribbon Cutting Held

Dakota County officially opened the new SMART Center on Courthouse Blvd in Inver Grove Heights with a ceremony on Monday morning. A long list of dignitaries were in attendance, and Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie commented on the accomplishment of bring the Center into being. Click here for audio     U. S. Representative for Minnesota’s …

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Raffle For Hastings Vets Home

American Legion Post 98 in St. Paul Park has announced a raffle in support of the Hastings Veterans Home. Gambling Manager Craig Kittelson has the details. Click here for audio     There are a limited number of tickets. Click here for audio     The prize is a 2021 Indian Scout Bobber ABS, specially prepared by …

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Local Singers Advance

Four local singers have qualified to compete in the 8th Annual Minnesota Sings Amateur Vocal Competition, which will be held in Woodbury on October 16th and 17th. The contest will feature singers in two divisions- Ages 13-20 and those 21 and over with all competing for a total of nearly $20,000 in cash and musical …

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Playoffs Knocking, Three Tough Games

The Prescott Cardinals Football Team is now playoff-eligible for the first time since the 2013 Season, where they made it to the second level of the postseason, under longtime Head Coach Matt Smith. Now in his second year at the helm, current Head Coach Jordan Hansen is taking his Cardinals to the playoffs, with three …

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Raider Focus Shifts To Homecoming

It’s back to practice for the Hastings Raiders Football Team following Friday’s tough one at Saint Thomas Academy, and it’s also the beginning of one of the most fun weeks of the year, as Homecoming is underway at both Hastings and Park High Schools this week! Head Coach Dana Strain looked back briefly at last …

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Friday Final: Prescott 47, Baldwin 14.

The Prescott Cardinals Football Team is now playoff eligible, following their 47-14 thrashing of Baldwin-Woodville, in another complete, team effort at Laney Field, in front of another great home crowd, as the Cards jump to 5-1 overall, and 4-0 in the Middle Border! KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has a quick recap, but tune in for more …

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