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Raiders Postponed Before Friday’s First Pitch

Friday’s Hastings Raiders Baseball Game at Henry Sibley was postponed right before the first pitch, after infield warm-ups took place. There has been no reschedule date made available, but KDWA Sports will keep you up to date!    

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FINAL: Hastings 8, Hill-Murray 5

The Hastings Raiders Softball Team used four hits from First Baseman Katherine Rupp (pictured), and a complete-game pitching performace from Megan Friedrichs, to sweep the season series over Hill-Murray, 8-5, LIVE on KDWA, Thursday. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has the game recap! Click here for audio        

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Reaction To St. Thomas Comeback Win

Head Coach Taylor Pagel of the Hastings Raiders Baseball Team, along with Senior Mikey Junker, joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Thursday, to look back at Wednesday’s improbable 14-13 come from behind win over St. Thomas. Check out the interview, before the Raiders head to Henry Sibley, on Friday afternoon! Click here for audio        

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New Chamber Location Determined

Hastings is a community on the move. And so apparently, is the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Following the purchase of the building leased by the Chamber by artist entrepenuer Mecca Manz Page, the Chamber will move to 314 Vermillion Street. The new location will prove convenient, as it sits directly across Hwy 61 from …

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Perkins Remodeling Next Week

Chris Kennedy, General Manager of the Hastings Perkins announced that a change is coming to the restaurant. On a recent shopping showcase program, Kennedy discusses the change and what it will mean to diners. Click here for audio     (photo by Reggie Bauer)    

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A Win For The Ages, As Raiders Shock Cadets

After trailing 9-0 heading in to the bottom of the fourth inning against Saint Thomas Academy on Wednesday, the Hastings Baseball Team did something magical. The Raiders (3-6 Overall) stormed back, and traded late runs with the Cadets (4-3 Overall), and finally took their first “lead” of the game on a walk-off single by Logan …

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Hastings Boys Lacrosse Starts 2-1

There has been a ton of excitement surrounding the Hastings Lacrosse Program this Spring, and the Hastings Boys are out to a 2-1 start, following their 14-2 thumping of Owatonna, on Saturday. Head Coach Brian Jenson joined KDWA Sports on Wednesday, to discuss the squad. Click here for audio        

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Season Preview: Raider Girls Golf

The Hastings Raiders Girls Golf Team won their first meet of the season, against three other Metro East Conference Teams, to open the week, at Mendakota Golf Club. Head Coach Becky Hartung joined KDWA Sports for the first time this season on Wednesday, to talk about the hot start, and the new conference. Click here …

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Student Brings Stun Gun to CG Middle School

Spring fever is a common ailment, but when it comes to driving, Cottage Grove Police Chief Wollery reminds motorists that their priority should be the safe operation of their vehicle. Click here for audio     Chief Wollery continued with a surprising situation handled by Cottage Grove Police last week at an area school. Click here …

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Levee Park Renamed

A motion passed by the Hastings City Council will give the name Hastings Riverwalk to the area being revitalized by the Riverfront Renaissance from the CP rail bridge to the Lock and Dam. In a close vote, an amendment was added to the motion changing the name of Levee Park to Riverfront Crossings. Mayor Paul …

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