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BREAKING: Like Uncle, Like Nephew

Friday afternoon, the Hastings High School Athletic Department announced that former Hastings Raider Player, and Assistant Coach, Adam Welch, has been selected as the fifth-ever Hastings Raiders Head Varsity Boys Hockey Coach. He succeeds his Uncle, Russ, who coached in Hastings for the last 21 years. Coach Welch played junior hockey in Wichita Falls, before …

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Week In Review: Friday Scores and More

In this weekend’s KDWA Sports “Week In Review” there is plenty to talk about from the Hastings Raiders on the diamond with the 8-inning softball win, the tough 11-5 baseball loss (pictured), a new Boys Hockey Coach, and previews from Track, Softball, and Tennis!! Click here for audio     Click here for audio     Click …

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Preview: Prescott City Council Meeting

The Prescott City Council will hold it regular meeting on Monday, July 13th. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand goes over the agenda. Click here for audio     Brand went on to explain the process for overturning the veto by Prescott Mayor Dave Hovel of a liquor license for Carbone’s Pizzeria that was approved by the …

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County Seeks Volunteers for Wetland Monitoring

Dakota County is looking for volunteers to monitor the health of community wetlands through the Wetland Health Evaluation Program. Volunteers will work with a community-based team to monitor and collect information (such as data on plants and macroinvertebrates) that is used by cities to study health trends in order to better manage wetlands and surrounding …

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Hastings Chamber Building Purchased

Breaking news from the KDWA newsroom, we have learned that local artist and business owner Mecca Manz has completed the purchase of the current Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce building located at 111 East 3rd Street. The new project had been proposed for another downtown location, but as Manz explains, the focus shifted due to …

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Public Art Grant Task Force

The Arts movement in Hastings continues to gain momentum. Word has been received from City Administrator, Melanie Mesko Lee, that Hastings is forming a Public Art Grant task force to support and promote public art in our city. Projects such as the Artspace project will develop a new space for artists to live and work …

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Task Force for Arts Center

The Arts movement in Hastings continues to gain momentum. Word has been received from City Administrator, Melanie Mesko Lee, that Hastings is forming a Public Art Grant Task force to support and promote public art in our city. Projects such as the Artspace project will develop a new space for artists to live and work …

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Local Nonprofit to Start TV Show

The Langenfeld Foundation, a Hastings non-profit organization that supports people with disabilities and disabled veterans has begun production of a television show to focus attention on the plights of the disabled. Paul Lagenfeld, Founder and President of the Langenfeld Foundation talks about the show’s debut. Click here for audio     Langenfeld also spoke about the …

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All Sporting Events Postponed

Just a reminder that with all of the awful weather on Thursday, that all Sporting Events in both Hastings and Prescott have been postponed or cancelled for the day. Raider Softball will make up their game on Friday. Click here for audio        

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Coach Pagel On Raiders’ First Win

The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team earned their first win of the season on Wednesday, with a great come from behind victory at Grossman Field, over Simley, 6-4. Head Coach Taylor Pagel joined KDWA Sports on Thursday with a recap! Click here for audio        

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