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Raider Girls Track Wins Duluth Invite

It was sure a fun weekend for the Hastings Raiders Girls Track and Field Team, as they were able to not only take a team bonding trip to Duluth this past weekend, but also WIN the 12-team Matt Kero Invitational, for the second straight year. Head Coach Greg Sandkamp joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday, with …

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Nearly Upsetting #1 Monday, Raiders Set For Sections

The Hastings Raiders Girls Softball Team continues their pre-section preparation, as the Section 1AAA Playoffs are set to begin next Wednesday, May 20th, and Head Coach Dean Robinson joined KDWA Sports to talk about the last three games, including Monday’s 12-inning, 1-0 loss to #1-MN-AAA Maple Grove, and when seeding takes place. Click here for …

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Prescott Baseball Hosting Tigers Tuesday

The Prescott Cardinals Baseball Team is also very excited about hitting the field at home Tuesday, as the New Richmond Tigers come to town, LIVE on KDWA, at 5pm. Head Coach Jeff Ryan of the Cardinals joined KDWA Sports on Monday evening, for an update on the upcoming schedule. Click here for audio        

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Cardinals Set For Baldwin Meet Tuesday

The Prescott Track and Field Team is ready for Tuesday’s meet at Baldwin-Woodville, and KDWA Sports was able to catch up with Coach Steve Peterson on Monday! Coach Peterson gave fans an update on where we are at in the schedule, and also more on getting the athletes ready for the postseason. (Photo Courtesy Of …

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Employment Opportunities in City Departments

Employment opportunities are available at the City. Applications are now being taken for the position of City Engineer. This position became vacant when Nick Egger was promoted to Public Works Director. Interested applicants can complete a form at City Hall during normal business hours. Building Inspector Terry Renlund has resigned his position with the City. …

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New Ptacek’s IGA Building Opening

It’s taken 103 years, but soon a brand new Ptacek’s IGA will open and we went right to the top as Mike Ptacek gave KDWA a personal tour of the new building. This move took a long time to plan and now, as the doors are closed at the end of the business day at …

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Upcoming City Council Actions

The Hastings City Council committees will continue their duties with follow-up from a variety of proposals. The Hastings Planning Committee members Alongi, Braucks and Vaughan, will meet on Thursday to discuss a potential annexation of 5 to 10 acres located directly west of Wal-Mart on Highway 55. Allina Hospital is seeking to acquire and annex …

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Man Dies in Hwy 10 Crash

A man has died following a two vehicle collision on Highway 10 on Thursday, May 7th. Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Tiffani Nielson goes over the accident. Click here for audio        

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Brown College Closing its Doors

Brown College in Mendota Heights has announced it will be discontinuing operations by 2018. The venerated local broadcasting school formerly known as Brown Institute was started in 1946 by Richard and Helen Brown on Lake St. in Minneapolis. The school moved to Mendota Heights in the 1990s, changing its name to Brown College in 2001 …

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3 Home Fires Early Friday Morning

A downed electrical line caused 3 home fires early Friday morning. Fire and police responded to a home on Ramsey Street where flames were evident on the outside of the home. A house immediately to the south was also on fire. Crews were joined by a third team which assembled to investigate 2 additional house …

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