We know that summer in a river town means plenty of boats and other uses of the waterways. The Hastings Fire Department has a Water Rescue boat in its fleet, and we asked who patrols the popular landings throughout our area. Click here for audio Responsibility for water patrol is a shared endeavor, Murray …
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Fatal Crash on Highway 52
An incident involving an airborne truck topper turned deadly as 46 year old John E. Ostrom, of Fountain, Minnesota, was traveling behind a vehicle driven by 18 year old Aaron C. Ahlberg of Inver Grove Heights, when Ostrom saw the topper on the vehicle in front of him fly off and into his southbound lane …
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Basketball Rule Changes Exciting In Prescott
KDWA Sports broke the news this summer, that Wisconsin High School Basketball will be going from a four-quarter format, to a two-half format, very similar to Minnesota, beginning this season. Also, with changes in the non-contact period, thing are really looking up for the Cardinals Boys and Girls programs. Boys Head Coach Nick Johnson joined …
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US Vet Talks Independence Day Meaning
For some, the display of pyrotechnics are much more than a way to light up the night. John, a US veteran, talked with us while loading a large supply into his crowded car. We asked him why he participates in this holiday in a big way. Click here for audio He also told us the …
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Week In Review: 4th Of July
Summer is now in full stride, and before we all know in our area, it will be gone all too fast. In our KDWA Sports “Week in Review” this week, we check in with Phil Vargas from Hastings Parks and Recreation, Dick Cragg on the upcoming VFW District Tournament, news on Raider Football opening on …
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Mayflies Are Back, Downtown Cuts Lights
In a message from the Hastings Public Works, they’re baaaack…..crews have started to notice an increased presence of mayflies in the areas near the rivers, and in anticipation of a larger hatching event, they are turning off the street lights in the Downtown area to minimize the attraction of these annual visitors. The lights on …
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Prescott Mayor Vetoes Liquor License for Carbone’s
In a reversal of anticipated support for the owner of Prescott’s Carbone’s Pizzeria, Mike Magler tells KDWA about his reaction to the recent decision made by Prescott Mayor Dave Hovel to veto the actions of the council in the awarding of the city’s only remaining Class B liquor license. This type of license is limited …
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