It may be feeling more like Winter, but for Hastings Parks and Recreation, the area outdoor skating rinks are nowhere close to being ready to go. To answer questions regarding the outdoor rink situation, Hastings Parks and Recreation Sports and Recreation Coordinator Phil Vargas joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday to describe the situation. Click here …
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Christmas Tournament Hits This Weekend
The Hastings Raiders Wrestling Team is gearing up for their first of two tournament trips around the holidays, beginning with this weekend’s Individual Christmas Tournament, featuring some of the top wrestlers in the area. Head Coach Josh McLay joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner for an update on Tuesday afternoon. Click here for audio
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Dakota County Opioid Lawsuit
The process initiated earlier this year with an announcement by Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners had authorized him to file a lawsuit that would hold pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and market opioid painkillers responsible for what the suit alleges is deceptive marketing practices. Opioids are prescription pain medications …
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Holiday Artist Surprised
Hastings Family Service made a stop at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School to present their award for the best submission for the Holiday Train Coloring contest. The award was presented to first grade student Oliver Lohernz. Oliver?s mom, Casey Porter, described Oliver. Click here for audio Oliver was a bit overwhelmed about winning …
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Package Thief Sought
The Prescott Police has received information of an active package thief in their city. The information indicates the last theft activity was in the James Street area. If you suspect you are missing a package that should have been delivered, confirm with the carrier delivery status and if missing, report the THEFT to the Police …
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FREE Youth Skating Party Saturday!
The Hastings Hockey Association will be hosting their second Free “Skating Party” of the school year on Saturday afternoon from 3:45pm to 4:45pm at Hastings Civic Arena, for any youth interested in trying hockey or skating! Boys and Girls from ages 5 and up are welcome to enjoy skating, music, and more for FREE on …
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St Johns Grows Library
St. John the Baptist School in Vermillion announces that their library is growing. Principal Mike Stommen and parent volunteer librarian Sarah Nauer are pleased to report that the school recently purchased over 150 new library books (valued at $1,200) for the school?s PreK-6th-grade library, using Scholastic Rewards Dollars. According to the principal,students, parents, and teachers …
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Jurgens On MN Budget Deficit
State Representative Tony Jurgens provided his perspective on the projected 188 million dollar deficit announced by Governor Dayton last week. He says it’s all how you look at it. Click here for audio Representative Jurgens, who completed his Freshman year in the Minnesota house last year,notes that the budget is a complex strategy that is …
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