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Igou Breaks Down Wisconsin Hoops Changes

With the Wisconsin High School Basketball rule changes now in play, especially with the new two-half scenario, it may have caught some schools and Athletic Directors off-guard. Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou joined KDWA Sports on Thursday to go over the changes, and what it means to the Cardinals. Click here for audio …

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DNR Boat Launch Closing for RTD

The DNR Boat Launch in Hastings will be closed from 10:00pm on Thursday, July 16th through 5:00pm Sunday, July 19th in order to accommodate Rivertown Days. Hub’s Landing and Marina and the Hastings Marina do have boat launches available for a fee. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand says the public boat launch across the river …

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RRP2 Update from Nick Egger

Construction on the Riverfront Renaissance project is moving along at a steady pace. Hastings Public Works Director Nick Egger talks about the work scheduled for this week. Click here for audio        

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Busted Nut Debuts New Sidewalk Patio

With approval from the Hastings City Council, the Busted Nut has debuted their new sidewalk patio, and patrons may now sit outside at a high top table to enjoy the scenery while dining at the popular downtown eatery. Others may soon join the lineup with approval also noted for the Onion Grill located on Sibley …

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VFW Set For Districts Next Week

With the Hastings VFW Baseball Team set to host the 2nd District Tournament, beginning next Wednesday, July 15th, KDWA Sports was able to catch up with Head Coach Taylor Pagel, on Wednesday. Coach Pagel brought fans through the regular season, and has been pleased with how the players have grown both on and off the …

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City Council Recap

The Hastings City Council has unanimously approved a resolution for a variance to the maximum number of accessory structures at 519 E. 17th St. The variance was recommended for approval by the Hastings Planning Commission at its meeting in June. Hastings Community Development Director John Hinzman briefed the council on the particulars of the variance. …

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3 Cars Involved in Tuesday Morning Crash

An early morning crash was reported on Tuesday. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt explains what happened. Click here for audio (photo by Kelly Casey)    

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Photo: Barriers on Southbound 61

Photo by Kelly Casey.    

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Coach Strain Tackles Offseason Topics

With the 2015 Practice Season only a month away, Hastings Head Football Coach Dana Strain joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday to talk about numerous topics. From offseason preparation, to the non-contact period, to youth camp, and of course, the upcoming Golf Tournament Fundraiser on August 7th, there is PLENTY to chat about! Click here …

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Big Games Before Playoffs on KDWA

The Summer Baseball Playoffs are drawing near, and AM 1460 KDWA Radio will have some huge pre-playoff games, beginning this Sunday, as Lake City comes to Hastings to take on the Hawks, Raider Legion at River Falls next Wednesday, and also the big Rivertown Days “River Rumble” next Friday, July 17th, with the two Hastings-Prescott …

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