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City Council Hears LeDuc Presentation

The Hastings City Council heard a presentation at its August 17th meeting about the LeDuc Civil War Weekend. Amy Deaver Site Manager at the LeDuc Historic Estate addressed the council about the event taking place September 12th and 13th. Click here for audio        

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Trespassers Problematic for Riverfront Renaissance

Unauthorized people entering the construction zones at Riverfront Renaissance sites continues to be a problem for the Hastings Public Works Department and its contractors. Hastings Public Works Director Nick Egger asks the public to be respectful of these areas. Click here for audio    

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Cardinal AD Igou On Fall Sports

Now that all Fall Sports are open, and some even competing in matches and games this week, Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou talked with KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Wednesday, to talk Golf, Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country! Click here for audio        

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Wild Football Weekend on KDWA

You couldn’t ask for a much more exciting way to begin the Fall Sports Season in the Tri-County Area, with back-to-back Football Games in back-to-back nights, as the Prescott Cardinals travel to Barron on Friday, and the Hastings Raiders set to open at home, Saturday, against Henry Sibley. Both games will be LIVE on KDWA, …

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East Rink of Civic Arena Renamed

The Hastings City Council has approved the name change for the east rink at the Hastings Civic Arena. The new name honors long time arena manager, hockey coach and tireless Hastings hockey supporter Sliver Magree. Hastings Parks and Rec. Director Chris Jenkins presented the recommended name change to the council. Click here for audio    

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Lightning Strikes in Hastings

The storms yesterday wiped out the much anticipated Safe Summer Nights event and also caused damage with a lightening strike. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt describes the effects on emergency responders. Click here for audio (photo by Steve Hintz)    

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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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