Category: Featured

Hastings Winter All-Conference List

The Hastings High School Athletic Department has released the Winter All-Conference, and Honorable Mention list from this past 2017-18 Season, and KDWA’s Nick Tuckner shared it with listeners, on Wednesday! Click here for audio        

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City of Hastings Cuts Ties with DARTS

The Hastings City Council has approved the termination of a sublease agreement with the non-profit organization DARTS. Effective June 5th, DARTS will no longer lease space in a City building for the purpose of parking vehicles. DARTS is no longer the Transit Link provider in Dakota County. The Metropolitan Council terminated its contracts with DARTS …

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 26% of all car crashes involve distracted driving and in the US in 2013, there were over 3000 deaths in car crashes related to distracted driving. Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer talks about the laws involving cell phone use while driving. Click here for audio        

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HPD Warns of Fraud

The Hastings Police Department received several reports of fraud last week. On Friday, April 3rd, Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer spoke to KDWA about some of those calls. Click here for audio     Chief Schafer also spoke about being wary of scams during tax season. Click here for audio        

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Season Preview: Raider Tennis

The Hastings Boys Tennis Team is hoping to finally play some matches this week, as long as Mother Nature doesn’t get in the way, and Head Coach Mick Willette is looking forward to it. Coach Willette joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Wednesday to talk about early season fun, and more on this weekend’s home invitational …

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Raider Hockey Golf Tourney News and More!

The Hastings Boys Varsity Hockey Program will be hosting their annual “Raider Boys Varsity Hockey Golf Shootout” at Gopher Hills Golf Course, on Saturday, May 2nd, at 11:00am. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more information on the tournament, then shifts gears, as we get in to the LIVE Broadcast Schedule on KDWA for both Thursday and …

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Recap: Prescott Planning Comission

The Prescott Planning Commission met on Monday, April 6th. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand gives a rundown of the items approved by the commisson. Click here for audio        

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Upcoming Activites at Freedom Park

The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center joins The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley to celebrate the themes in Louise Erdrich’s bestselling novel “Love Medicine” with activities this month at Freedom Park. Jessica Bierbrauer, Executive Director of Freedom Park, talks about what is planned. Click here for audio     To make reservations, …

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Amazing 28-Run Opener For Raiders

Any thoughts as to whether the Hastings Softball Team would be ready for Monday’s Season Opener at Mahtomedi, were eradicated quickly, as the Raiders pounded out 28, yes 28 runs, in their 28-4, season-opening win over the Zephyrs, jumping to a loud 1-0 on the year. Head Coach Dean Robinson was extremely impressed, as he …

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Young Raiders Improving Every Pitch

The Hastings Raiders Baseball Team did improve from Game One’s 11-1 loss to Park, to Monday’s 4-1 loss to South St. Paul, including the strong pitching performance from Junior Righty Trevor Walderon (pictured). Head Coach Taylor Pagel joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner on Tuesday to look back, and to preview Simley on Wednesday afternoon. Click here …

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