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Thursday’s Weather Causes More Accidents

Inclement weather caused a few accidents on Thursday the 8th. Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer gives us an update. Click here for audio        

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Hastings School Board Chooses Chairman for 2015

The Hastings School Board chose a chairman for 2015 at an organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 7th. Independent School District 200 Superintendent Tim Collins made the announcement. Click here for audio     The Board’s first regular meeting of 2015 will be held on January 21st. Information on addressing the School Board can be found at …

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Week In Review: Mid-Winter Updates

In this edition of the KDWA Sports “Week In Review”, our Nick Tuckner caught up with Head Hastings Boys Hockey Coach Russ Welch, Hastings Boys Swim Coach Gerry Rupp, Prescott Girls Basketball Coach Ron Murphy, and more! Click here for audio     Click here for audio     Click here for audio        

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FINAL: Hill Murray 5, Hastings 2

In a battle of two Metro East Conference Powerhouses on Thursday night, the Hastings Girls Hockey Team just couldn’t catch the Hill-Murray Pioneers (10-5-0), as the road team took home a 5-2 win over the Raiders. Hastings Senior Goalie Brooke Weber had 37 saves in the losing effort, for the Raiders (12-4-1 overall).     

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Cord Safety for Cold Weather

For many, the cold weather brings heavier electricty use and that means extra precautions should be taken with electrical cords. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt explains. Click here for audio        

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Regina Ranked Highly in Magazine

Regina Medical Center in Hastings is ranked among the top 30 out of over 2500 hospitals in the U.S. rated for patient safety and respect by Consumer Reports magazine. Regina Medical Center’s Manager of Quality and Performance Improvement Taylor Burke talks about the hospital’s dedication to its patients. Click here for audio        

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FREE Pizza For Students Fans Friday!

The Hastings High School Boys Basketball Team and Green Mill are joining forces this Friday night, as all student fans will receive a FREE slice of Green Mill Pizza, with paid admission! The Raiders will take on fellow Metro East Conference Leader, and 2013-14 State Tournament Team, Tartan, at 7:00pm, Friday night. The game will …

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Cardinals Building On Ellsworth Win

The Prescott Cardinals Girls Basketball Team won their second game of the season on Tuesday, at Ellsworth, and are looking to go on a streak, as they begin the New Year. Head Coach Ron Murphy joined KDWA Sports to look back at the big win, and what it will take, to get in to the …

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Juvenile Charged in Farmington Hazing Case

A female juvenile from Farmington has been charged after a hazing incident. Dakota County Attorney Jim Backstrom gives us the details. Click here for audio        

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Mayor Hicks Sworn In For 3rd Term

Newly re-elected Mayor Paul Hicks and new At-Large councilmembers Lori Braucks and Mark Vaughan were sworn in on Monday at the first City Council meeting of the year. Mayor Hicks expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for being chosen to lead the city for another four years. Click here for audio        

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