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Chief Schafer Warns of Overnight Garage Thefts

The warmer spring weather makes people more likely to leave doors and windows open. Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer cautions residents to keep their houses locked up at night. Click here for audio        

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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure

A Hastings man was arrested on charges of indecent exposure on April 21st. Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer talks about what happened. Click here for audio        

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Former Hastings Mayor Lu Stoffel Dies at 87

Former Hastings Mayor Lu Stoffel passed away Monday, April 27th. Stoffel served as Mayor of Hastings for 10 years after first being elected in 1981. She also served on the Hastings City Council for 10 years prior to being elected mayor. Current Hastings Mayor Paul Hicks recalls his time working with Stoffel. Click here for …

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Durand Out, Central In To Middle Border

The Middle Border Conference will be saying good-bye to the Durand Panthers, and will welcome St. Croix Central in to the Middle Border, beginning with all of the sports, this Fall! Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday, to talk about the win-win situation for the two Conferences. (Photo Courtesy …

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Raiders Survive Simley Scare; Busy Week Ahead

The Hastings Girls Softball Team held off a late offensive attack from Simley, after leading 8-0, on Monday, to win at Simley High School, 12-9, in Metro East Conference play. Assistant Coach Ken Lundquist talked with KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday about the win, and looks forward to a busy week, through the weekend. Click …

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Celebration of the Return of Migratory Birds Coming Up

Migratory birds are returning with the Spring weather and its cause for celebration at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center. Freedom Park Executive Director Jessica Bierbrauer talks about the upcoming events. Click here for audio (photo by Margaret Smith)    

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Kwik Trip and City Council Make Deal on Water Lines

The Hastings City Council has agreed to waive the current requirement for Kwik Trip to completely remove and disconnect the water service line underneath their development on Vermillion Street. As part of the construction of a new Kwik Trip store at 1630 Vermillion Street, existing buildings were demolished leaving unused water service lines. The city …

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Failed Comcast Merger Won’t Affect Hastings

Comcast Corporation has announced that it is terminating its merger agreement with Time Warner Cable and its transactions agreement with Charter Communications. Tom Wright, Executive Director of Hastings Community Television Channel 14, talks about what this means for Hastings cable subscribers. Click here for audio        

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Boys Lacrosse Seniors Join KDWA

The Hastings Raiders Boys Lacrosse Team is back at practice on Monday, as they prepare for Thursday’s home game against the Tartan Titans. Seniors Logan Chilson, and Michael Sacchetti joined KDWA Sports to talk about the season, thus far! Click here for audio        

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Two Meets In, Track About To Get Busy

The Prescott Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams have only two meets under their belts, but the schedule is going to start to get very busy, extremely fast. Co-Head Coach Steve Peterson joined KDWA Sports to talk a bit about the first two meets, and what to expect at Baldwin, this week! Click here …

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