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Hastings Family Service Soars in Food Collection

Some pretty scary totals in food collection have been announced by Hastings Family Service. In just 2 days, 7,733 lbs of food from only 4 events came through the doors at HFS. Thanks to: the Community Halloween Party for collecting 1,236 lbs of food, the NHS trick-or-treaters for collecting 6,001 lbs of food and $195. …

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Email Received Containing Threat to Hastings High School

Breaking news from District 200, on Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Tim Collins tells KDWA about an email that was received containing a threat to Hastings High School. Superintendent Collins addresses the situation. Click here for audio     Collins suggests talking with your children about this, and if anyone has information it can be sent anonymously by …

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Friday Preview, College Signings, and More

In other Sports News, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the start dates for all Prescott High School Winter Sports, news on the two Hastings Athletes that will be signing National Letters of Intent, next Wednesday, and also a preview of Friday night’s Hastings vs. Bloomington Jefferson Girls Hockey Opener, on KDWA! Click here for …

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BREAKING: Vaith Earns Hall of Fame Status

Former Hastings Raiders State Championship Wrestling Coach Paul Vaith will now have another title to go along with a fantastic coaching resume’, Hall Of Famer! Coach Vaith will be inducted in to the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall Of Fame, in April, and he joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday, to chat about the humbling …

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Hastings Family Service Announces Busy Calendar

On a recent edition of Community InDepth, Executive Director Chris Koop and Resource Development director Amy Sutton, gave several updates on a flurry of activities that will benefit Hastings Family Service in the coming months. Click here for audio While many are preparing turkeys, HFS plans another tradition, the GobbleGait Walk and Run that takes …

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Friends of Freedom Park Awarded $10,000 Grant

The Friends of Freedom Park were recently awarded a $10,000 grant to support programs at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center. Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer says she is appreciative of the funding. Click here for audio    Bierbrauer says without any state or federal support, balancing the parks budget can be a …

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Washington County Institutes New Emergency Service

Washington County has instituted a new rapid emergency notification service called CodeRED. The system will distribute emergency message via telephone to targeted areas or the entire county at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute. Residents, businesses, and others are encouraged to register for this service, which can be used in case of fires, chemical …

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A Reminder from the DNR

As Saturday’s Deer Opener draws near, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that only DNR-approved firewood may be brought onto any DNR-administered lands, including state forests and wildlife management areas. Firewood is approved for use by DNR location and is not necessarily approved for use at another location. Hunters must keep the receipt supplied …

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Winter Kicks In To Overdrive

The Hastings Raiders Girls Hockey Team will open their 2015-16 Season on Friday, LIVE on KDWA, as Bloomington Jefferson comes to town, but many of the other Winter Sports will begin their practice sessions, on Monday, November 9th! KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on the busy schedule ahead at Hastings High School! Click here for …

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Roof Sheathing Goes On Pavilion

In Riverfront Renaissance news: Rains during last week delayed the pouring of concrete surfaces throughout the project site. The kicker posts were installed at the pavilion, and the entire roof is now permanently supported. The pavilion’s roof sheathing was completed, with waterproofing underlayment started on Friday. And, the base material was placed for the floor …

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