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Update In Search For Blair

The South St. Paul Police Department provided an update Wednesday in the weeklong search for non-compliant registered offender Christopher Donald Blair. Blair, 35, is wanted on a new charge of criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenille female before leaving his South St. Paul residence, violating his terms with county supervisors who monitor those placed in …

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Raider Girls Advance In Thriller!

The Hastings Raiders Girls Basketball Team earned some revenge in the first round of the Section 3AAAA Playoffs on Wednesday night, LIVE on KDWA, beating the Park Wolfpack, 48-47, to move on to Saturday’s Section Semifinal at Hamline, against #1 Eastview. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has the recap of Wednesday’s season-saving Raider win! Click here for …

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Reality Check for Hastings Students

The Hastings Middle School is pleased to again offer the Reality Check to our 8th grade students. This exciting program will give students the opportunity to explore real life situations and make lifestyle, career, and budget choices that they will face in their future. The goal of Reality Check is to help students become aware …

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DCTC Launches Vet Tech Program

Dakota County Technical College is launching a new Veterinary Technician program that aims to be ready for the fall semester 2017. The 60-credit A.A.S. degree would give students the knowledge and skills they need to become certified veterinary technicians, or CVTs. Vet techs serve as key components on animal healthcare teams in a variety of …

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State Tournament Begins Thursday

The Hastings Raiders Wrestling Team will open the 2017 Minnesota State Team Tournament on Thursday morning at 9am, as the Raiders battle former Section Foe Owatonna in the first round, LIVE on KDWA. Our Pre-Match Show will open the day from the Xcel Energy Center at 8:30am, with KDWA’s Nick Tuckner. Head Coach Josh McLay …

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Playoffs Begin Wednesday For Raider Girls

The Hastings Raiders Girls Basketball Team will open the “New Season” on Wednesday, as the #5 Raiders travel up Highway 61, to take on the #4 Park Wolfpack, in the Section 3AAAA Quarterfinals. Head Coach Padrick Judd joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday, as his team prepares for Park. Click here for audio           

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Pine Bend Fire Chief Retires

On Tuesday, Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery announced the retirement of its long-time fire chief Pete Herpst, who is stepping down after being a key part of the refinerys fire department for more than 25 years. The military veteran, handyman, and longtime volunteer firefighter joined the Pine Bend team in 1990. He managed a …

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Sunday Liquor Passes MN Senate

The Senate passed the Sunday Liquor Bill just after 12:30 PM on Monday,allowing for optional sales of liquor on a vote of 38-28. Cottage Grove DFL Senator Dan Schoen voted to approve the repeal of the ban which had kept the state just one of 12 remaining in the county to prohibit sales on Sunday. …

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Huge Win To Fuel Final Week

After their biggest win in over two seasons, the Hastings Raiders Boys Basketball Team knocked off mighty Mahtomedi, 70-69 at the Hastings High School Field House, and Head Coach Chad Feikema was excited to look back at the win with KDWA! Now the Raiders have their rematch with Saint Thomas Academy, Tuesday! Click here for …

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Cardinal Seniors Prepared For Playoffs

Prescott Boys Basketball Seniors Luke Murphy and Owen Hamilton joined KDWA Sports as they prepare for Friday’s opening playoff game at home, against Tuesday’s winner of Barron and Baldwin-Woodville. Don’t forget, Friday’s Playoff Game can be heard LIVE on KDWA Radio at 7pm! Click here for audio        

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