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Spectro Fire Update

More, now on the report we brought you following the fire that destroyed three large buildings on the Spectro Alloy Corporation Sunday night. According to tips from two current employees, the north main baghouse and shop were involved in the fire which resulted in the call going out to at least 4 local stations to …

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HHS Senior Stricker Riding Waves

One of the most exciting sporting events of Rivertown Days weekend was held on Friday and Saturday at Jaycee Park, as the Twin Cities Powerboat Races took place. The races had a distinct Hastings flair to them, as well, with Stricker Racing taking part in numerous classes. Incoming HHS Senior Joel Stricker (pictured) joined KDWA’s …

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Fourteen Consecutive Wins

The Miesville Mudhens Amateur Baseball Team took care of business over the weekend, now winners of fourteen straight ball games, following weekend wins over Hastings and Austin. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more. Click here for audio        

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Hastings Sings Winners Chosen

The eighth annual Hastings Sings Competition was held on Sunday Afternoon before an enthusiastic audience in Jaycee Park. Five contestants sang in the hopes of securing one of two top spots that would propel them on to the State Competition, Minnesota Sings. Onstage were Maria Ramos, Sydnee Danielson, Matt Leifeld, Sarah Mendoza and Lucia Bourbeau.The …

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Parade Line Up Means Closures

Rivertown Days Parade Line Up will cause detours and road closures on Sunday. East Bound 10th Street from Vermillion Street is closed from 10AM until 2 PM Sunday, July 23 for staging and lineup of the Rivertown Days Parade. Do NOT drive around barricades. Casino Traffic should follow Hwy 316 South of the city.    

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Edina Realty Medallion Found Friday

Update Friday Afternoon, July 21The search is over for those who spent this week searching for the Edina Realty Medallion. Many of our listeners followed the clues put out each day and Eva Haakenson, office assistant for the Hastings business announced that a winner came forward to claim her prize. We spoke to them this …

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Rivertown Days Medallion Is Found

This is KDWA Radio news director Kelly Casey and it’s official,The search is over for those who spent this week searching for the Edina Realty Medallion. Many of our listeners followed the clues put out each day and Eva Haakenson, office assistant for the Hastings business announced that a winner came forward to claim her …

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Summer Pointing Towards Fall Sports

This week was of course, jam packed with Rivertown Days Previews, but also had plenty to report from the world of Summer Sports, including Vova Tipler being named an All-American Diver. Also, we caught up with a pair of Raider Brothers , as they prepare for their 2017-18 School Year of athletics, and we tie …

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Raider Brothers Talk Summer Workouts

With High School Student Athletes busier than ever during summers now days, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner was able to catch up with a pair of Hastings Raider three-sport Athletes, in both Joe and Levi Zak. The trio discussed how much work goes in to preparing for not only your upcoming sport, but also the other two, …

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Football Just Days Away In Prescott

The 2017 High School Football Season will open with Prescott Practices on Tuesday, August 1st, at Laaney Field, as they prepare for their first game on August 18th. The Hastings Raiders won’t even open practice until the 14th, as Nick Tuckner breaks down the upcoming schedule for the Cardinals and Raiders on the gridiron! Click …

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