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Saturday Police Calls

Weekend nights generally are busy ones for the Hastings Police Department. Chief Bryan Schafer goes over some of the calls from Saturday. Click here for audio    

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McGree East Rink Approved By Council

At the Monday Hastings City Council Meeting, the Council unanimously approved the proposed name change to the East Rink of the Hastings Civic Arena to “McGree East Rink”, honoring longtime newly-retired Arena Manager, Hockey Coach, Parent, and Raider Supporter Jim “Sliver” McGree (far right). KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the news, but check out …

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Season Preview: Raider Volleyball

The Hastings Raiders Volleyball Team is now just over one week in to their 2016 Season, and two coaches, both Head Coach Rita Girgen, and Assistant Coach Shari Hanson joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner to talk about the first week, tryouts, and the upcoming schedule. Click here for audio        

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Riverfront Renaissance Work Continues

Excavation and rock removal continues this week at Levee Park, along with site preparation for the new amenities. Hastings Public Works Director Nick Egger talks about some of the features planned for the park. Click here for audio        

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PHOTO: Roll-Over in Prescott

Roll-over accident on Cherry St. in Prescott over the weekend. Photo submitted by Karissa Doffing.    

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Wall Repair Begins at Todd Field

The repair has finally begun for the wall on the northeast corner of Todd Field where a motorist crashed through in the early spring. Crews from Wagner Construction are securing the corner of the wall ahead of the start of the football season on the 22nd. Besides the safety factor of the open space, a …

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Raiders Strong In First Morning Practice

It was the first day of practice, Monday, for the Hastings Raiders Girls Swimming and Diving Program, and Head Coach Katie McAlpin joined KDWA Sports for our first Fall Sports Preview interview of the week! Coach McAlpin is looking forward to the season, which begins at the Metro East Conference Relays on September 3rd! Click …

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First Games On KDWA This Weekend

With all sports now open throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, many scrimmages and even some games will be played later this week, especially in Football, with two openers on KDWA this week. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on this busy week. Click here for audio        

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Green Garden Award Winners in CG

The winners of Cottage Grove’s annual Green Garden award were announced at the Aug. 12th City Council meeting. Lou Bourasa won in the residential category, and St. Luke Lutheran Church in the commercial category. Each will receive a large stone engraved with the City’s logo and the year to add to their winning gardens. Since …

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Week In Review: Football In The Air

Football was center stage this week, as both Hastings and Prescott Teams worked on getting ready for next weekend’s opening games of 2015, and KDWA’s “Week In Review” takes you to both sides of the river. Check out all of our cuts with Football Coaches Dana Strain and Matt Smith, along with Hastings AD Tom …

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