Category: Featured

Open Your Heart Campaign

The OYH Summer Challenge will provide matching funding in July in a statewide opportunity carried out in partnership with Hunger Solutions of Minnesota. Each participating food shelf, including Hastings Family Service, tracks monetary donations during July and receives a proportional match based on the amount raised. The more funds donated to HFS in July, the …

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Juice Will Be Loose July 21st!

With the news of both Jim “Juice” Johnson and Diane Schiller entering the Miesville Mudhens Hall of Fame on Friday, July 21st, KDWA Sports was able to catch up with former Hens Player, Manager, and current Supporter Mark Johnson, to talk a bit about what “qualified” his big brother Jim, to recieve this tremendous honor. …

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HHS Looking For All-State Photos

The Hastings High School Athletic Department still needs your help in accumulating pictures for the Hastings High School’s All-State Wall, in the HHS Field House. Hastings High School Athletic Director Trent Hanson tells fans how they can help! Click here for audio        

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Regional Trail Nearly Complete

The City?s Vermillion River Regional Greenway trail project, which began last summer, is now substantially complete and open for public use. With planning that began more than 6 years ago, an initial jumpstart occurred when the City received a Federal Transportation Grant for 80% of the construction costs, with the remaining 20% coming from partners …

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New Biz Debuts for Diners

The Hastings Fireside Social House opened their doors on Monday evening at their newest location for the franchise that also operates in Rosemount and Richfield under the Fireside umbrella. The local owners and staff will combine casual dining with entertainment choices ranging from darts to skee ball and pool in their signature game room. Known …

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Broadband Possibilities Explained

During its July 10th meeting the Hastings City Council heard a presentation from retired Burnsville city manager Craig Ebeling, and Lisa Alfson of the Dakota County Community Development Agency regarding the on-going Collaborative Broadband Initiative. Mr. Ebeling gave an overview of what the Initiative is researching. Click here for audio     KDWA News will bring …

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Rivertown Days Glow Run Preview

In other Rivertown Days Sports news, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner caught up with Hastings YMCA Sports Director Brian Davis, to discuss the upcoming GLOW RUN, on Thursday, July 20th, to start the Rivertown Days festival weekend! (Photo Courtesy of the YMCA Glow Run Facebook Page) Click here for audio        

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Steffenson To Be Honored July 21st

The Hastings Tennis Association will be dedicating the brand new shed at the Hastings High School Tennis Courts to former Hastings Tennis Coach, and Supporter Lyle Steffenson, on Friday, July 21st, at 7:00pm, during the Rivertown Days Tennis Tournament! KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the event, but stay tuned, as we will have more …

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Vermillion Street Corridor Study Continues

The Vermillion Corridor Study for the Hwy 61 route thru Hastings has begun to address land use, development, traffic and mobility, urban design, infrastructure, and more along the corridor. According to the City, the plan will also cover decisions made on investment in area near the cooridor as traffic impact may involve up to 2 …

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Hastings Police Reports

In reports from the weekend provided by the Hastings Police Department, a number of bikes were found at different locations in the city, all transfered to the Hastings Police Department for owners to identify and reclaim. If you are missing a bike, contact them for their return. On July 3rd, a theft report was called …

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