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Raiders Outlast Packers, Andover Next

The Hastings Raiders Girls Hockey Team won their Metro East Conference Opener on the road, at South Saint Paul, Tuesday night, beating the Packers, 5-2, upping their overall record to 6-2-1 through nine games this season. Head Coach Jeff Corkish joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday for a look back, plus a preview of Andover, Friday …

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City Of Hastings Hiring Police Reservist

The City of Hastings is looking for civic-minded individuals looking to make a difference in the community by volunteering their time as a Police Reservist. The Hastings Police Reserve unit has been in existence for more than 40 years adding to the safety and livability of the City. These individuals serve in a uniformed capacity …

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Raiders Skid Hits Four Games

After playing one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the State of Minnesota through five games, the Hastings Raiders Boys Basketball Team is spending all week getting ready for Saint Thomas, on Friday night, LIVE on KDWA. Before we get to the Cadets, Head Coach Chad Feikema joined KDWA Sports for an update on Tuesday. …

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Freedom Park, A Great Place to View the National Bird

Having changed to its winter hours, the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park has cut back its programming for the next couple of months. But, Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer says its still a great place for viewing the national bird. Click here for audio Bierbrauer also wants to remind …

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Wrestlers Fall To Two Top Teams

The Hastings Raiders Wrestling Team ran in to two very tough teams in Farmington and Owatonna, Friday night, at Farmington High School, falling to both teams in dual meet action. Head Coach Josh McLay joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday, to look back at the meets, and also gives a preview of a very busy end …

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Hastings City Council Authorizes the Purchase and Development Agreement

The Hastings City Council has authorized the signature of the Purchase and Development Agreement for the Great Rivers Landing redevelopment project of the former Hudson building. Hastings Community Development Director John Hinzman goes over some of the highlights of the agreement. Click here for audio    

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Hastings School Board to Meet for Last Time in 2015

The Hastings School Board will meet for the last time in 2015 on Wednesday, December 9th. The board reconvenes for its first meeting of 2016 in January with its newly elected members. ISD 200 Superintendent Tim Collins says there is one long-time member who won’t be returning. Click here for audio        

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Riverfront Renaissance Plans for Skating Rink

As Riverfront Renaissance Phase 2 construction at Levee Park comes to a close, one of the parks’s new features will soon be put to use. Hastings Public Works Director Nick Egger says as soon as the weather cooperates, residents will be able to enjoy the new pleasure skating rink to be installed in the labyrinth …

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Remembering Pearl Harbor Day

Just before 8 am in a small lagoon called Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu Hawaii, a surprise attack of Japanese bombers took the lives of more than 2,400 people, wounded 1,000 more and damaged or destroyed 20 American ships and 300 airplanes. Half of the 2400 killed were on the naval battleship USS …

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Swimmers Finish First Week

The Hastings Raiders Boys Swimming and Diving Team is now through their first week of practices, and are now setting their goggles on both the Conference Relays, and the Dual Meet Opener, with Cretin Derham Hall. Head Coach Gerry Rupp joined KDWA Sports for an update! Click here for audio        

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