Category: Featured

HPD Open House Next Week

The Hastings Police Department would like to invite the community to their first open house, which will be held on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The event will take place during National Police Week, initially started by a proclamation from President Kennedy in 1962 and designated to create awareness of the sacrifice and …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/05/hpd-open-house-next-week/

HHS’ High School Musical A Success

The Spring Musical, produced by Hastings High School students and performed 3 times during the weekend, was a rousing success with more than 60 singers, actors, musicans and dancers taking on the popular Disney’s “High School Musical” play. Those in attendance on opening night were enthusiastic at the energetic dance numbers, the excellent visual presentation …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/05/hhs-high-school-musical-a-success/

Wakota Civic Arena in SSP Reopening

It’s a new look and a brighter future for the Wakota Civic Arena in South St. Paul. The dual-rink Ice Arena was built in the late 1950s to serve both Washington and Dakota County schools including Newport, West St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Woodbury. In the years since, it has served as a Cow Palace, …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/05/wakota-civic-arena-in-ssp-reopening/

Rep. McNamara Remembers Lu Stoffel

The death of former Hastings Mayor Lu Stoffel continues to affect the community. Stoffel, who died on April 27th, served as Mayor of Hastings for 10 years starting in 1981. District 54B representative Denny McNamara shares his memories of Stoffel. Click here for audio        

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/05/rep-mcnamara-remembers-lu-stoffel/

Week In Review: Preparing For Playoffs

As we hit the month of May, many Spring Sports Teams are either at, or past the halfway point of this 2015 Season, and with our KDWA Sports “Week in Review”, we take you around both Hastings and Prescott, to talk track, golf, lacrosse, and more on the Middle Border Conference adding St. Croix Central, …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/05/week-in-review-preparing-for-playoffs/

Mother’s Day High Tea at the LeDuc

Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe, Camomile, if these names are familiar to you, a special event at the LeDuc Historic Estate might just be your cup of tea. Margaret Goderstad fills us in on the annual Mother’s Day Tea coming up at the LeDuc. Click here for audio     If you have not attended a High …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/04/mothers-day-high-tea-at-the-leduc/

Titans Shock Raiders Thursday

Tartan shocked Hastings in Metro East Conference Softball on Thursday, beating the now 10-2 Raiders, 2-1, in nine innings, behind the arm of Pitcher Casey King (pictured) at Tartan High School. The Titans jump to 7-6 with the victory. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has the complete recap. Click here for audio        

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/04/titans-shock-raiders-thursday/

Raider Tennis Streaking To Sections

The Hastings Raiders Boys Tennis Team has played extremely well to start the year, with a 13-2 overall record through the first 15 matches of the season. Head Coach Mick Willette joined KDWA Sports on Thursday to go over the first three-quarters of the season! Click here for audio        

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/04/raider-tennis-streaking-to-sections/

HHS Horticulture Starts Annual Plant Sale

Sunshine, water and lots of tender loving care have been invested in the Hastings High School Horticulture classes and it’s finally time to send the green result out the door. John Dewall announces the annual Plant Sale. Click here for audio     For those not familar with the sale, Dewall describes the best way to …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/04/hhs-horticulture-starts-annual-plant-sale/

Garage Sale Season Begins

Now that the City Cleanup Day has passed, it’s officially the start of the garage sale season. The Hastings city-wide sale begins today with over 75 sales scheduled to take place during the weekend. Several church sales and community groups will also have opportunities for rummaging, collecting and thrifty bargains to tempt visitors and residents …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://kdwa.com/2015/04/garage-sale-season-begins/