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United Way of Hastings Announce Grants

The United Way of Hastings held a meeting on Friday, April 1st to recognize the organizations that received the 2016 financial grants. Representatives from the 19 selected by the UWH were asked to describe just how the funding will be used to provide opportunities in a wide variety of programs and projects. Executive Director, Mari …

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City Hall Seeks Historic Assessment

The City of Hastings has requested proposals to have an evaluation done of the Historic Hastings City Hall and the attached Annex building. The work to be done will involve a structural analysis, exterior envelope assessment and testing for historical correctness. The original building was designed in 1871 by A.M.Radcliff and last renovated in 1992. …

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Baseball Final: Rosemount 4, Hastings 3

The much-anticipated, and delayed beginning to the 2016 Spring Sports Season on KDWA finally happened on Wednesday afternoon, as the Hastings Raiders Baseball Team played a gritty brand of ball in their opener, coming back down 3-0, to tie the game in the top of the 7th, all to have Rosemount walk off with a …

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Softball, Sand Volleyball Highlight Adult Sports

Hastings Parks and Recreation will be hosting numerous Adult Sports opportunities throughout the Spring and Summer, including Slowpitch Softball, and Sand Volleyball leagues! Recreation Coordinator Phil Vargas with Parks and Rec joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Wednesday, with more. Click here for audio        

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RFR Phase 3 Procedes at Higher Cost

The Hastings City Council has passed a resolution awarding the construction contract for Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3 improvements. Hastings Public Works Director Nick Egger presented the winning bid to the council. Click here for audio Egger responded to council member Tony Alongi who played devil’s advocate by asking why the city couldn’t wait for a …

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Hastings Tennis Hosting Free Family Day

The Hastings Tennis Association will be hosting a FREE Tennis Family Fun Day, on Saturday, May 14th, from 9:30am-Noon, at the Hastings High School Tennis Courts. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has some of the early details on the FUN! Click here for audio        

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Raider Radke Wins Hastings Athena Award

Hastings Senior Athlete Kiki Radke was awarded with this year’s Hastings High School Athena Award, which goes to top Metro Area Female Senior Athletes, every year. Radke has been recognized by the St. Paul Area Athena Award Group, and KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the honor. Click here for audio        

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Prescott-Bloomer Also Postponed Tuesday

The Prescott Cardinals Girls Softball Team again could not open their season on Tuesday, with their second-straight rainout, this time against Bloomer. Now, the Cardinals head back to practice, as they figure out when to reschedule both postponed games. Head Coach Matt Smith joined KDWA Sports for a Cardinal Update. Click here for audio     …

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River Traffic To Increase This Summer

The new St. Croix Crossing which will connect Minnesota and Wisconsin, is entering year four and projections announced last week are for a significant increase in river traffic. Barges that carry the pre-cast bridge segments and giant cable from the Grey Cloud Island location near Cottage Grove to the construction zone, will compete with other …

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Raiders-Wolfpack Postponed Until Saturday

The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team had their 2016 Season Opener postponed until Saturday, due to cold weather in the Tri-County Area, and will host Park at Vets’ Park at 2:00pm. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the situation. Click here for audio        

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