The Hastings Raiders Football Team left Saint Thomas Academy with plenty of questions after losing on the road, 41-7, falling to 2-2 on the year, and giving the Cadets the top spot in the section, all by themselves. It was a long game for the Raiders, and Statistician Dick Cragg has all of the Stats …
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Alumni Scholarship Awarded
The Hastings High School Alumni Association reports that they have named the recipient of the 2021 Alumni Association Scholarship, and the winner has ties to KDWA. Mike Slavik explains. Click here for audio The scholarship is awarded each year to a Hastings Senior for the year in question. Click here for audio
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City Receives Award
The City of Hastings has been named a winner in the Planning, Land Use and Public Works Category at a recent Leaders in Local Government Awards ceremony hosted by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Jen Fox attended the ceremony with Mayor Mary Fasbender. Click here for audio The plan is …
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County Levy Rate Finalized
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has set the county property tax levy for 2022, and Commissioner Mike Slavik commented that the news is good for residents. Click here for audio The zero percent increase means that the levy amount will also remain the same. Click here for audio Find details on the …
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Miss Hastings Mock Interviews Held
The 2021 Miss Hastings Scholarship Competition candidates were preparing Wednesday evening, conducting mock interviews. Jasmin Kotek tells us how she got involved. Click here for audio Julia Karzawski is a first time candidate. Click here for audio Jocelyn Giefer shares how she has changed overtime as a competitor. Click here for audio Julia …
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Chamber Board Nomination Made
With one director position opening up on October 1st, the Hastings Chamber of Commerce executive committee has nominated David Arndt, with Smead Manufacturing, to serve on the Hastings Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. According to information provided by the Chamber, the nomination period is still open, with restrictions, until September 28th, and the voting …
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Lewis Art On Display At GRRVLC
In addition to placing two sculptures on display at Levee Park, local artist Dale Lewis also had two of his works recently welcomed in a temporary art installation at Freedom Park in Prescott. According to a press release from Freedom Park, Dale’s distinctive sculptures are displayed in different cities all over the country, and GRRVLC …
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Opioid Awareness Efforts Continue
In continuing efforts to increase awareness of opioid overdose deaths in the KDWA listening area, United Way of Hastings announces the introduction of refrigerator magnets and mini-flyers with important information about opioid overdose symptoms, resources, and phone numbers. Opioid awareness groups, such as APALD are working to inform the public about the dangers of opioids, …
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Comments Sought For County Improvements
Each year, as part of its annual budget process, Dakota County prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes a one-year capital budget. The CIP identifies projects that will support existing and projected needs. It is based on numerous long-range planning documents that are updated regularly and on projected capital needs as identified by …
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Friday Preview: Raiders at Cadets
The Hastings Raiders Football Team (2-1 Overall) knows the task they have in front of them, and they also know that history isn’t on their side, not winning over Saint Thomas Academy (3-0 Overall) in nearly 20 years, but this Raider Team is about changing the history books. Head Coach Dana Strain joined KDWA Sports …
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