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Rollover Crash on Hwy 61

The Minnesota Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle rollover accident just north of Hastings on Wednesday, March 18th. Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Tiffani Nielson explains. Click here for audio     Nielson also talked about the benefits of wearing a seatbelt. Click here for audio     (photo by Kelly Casey)    

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Hastings School District 200 Gets FB Page

The reach of social media has been extended from District 200 with the addition of their new Facebook page. The school district is always seeking new ways to communicate in a timely fashion with students, parents, staff and the community. Hastings Schools look to inform, listen to, and engage the community they serve to celebrate, …

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Public Arts Grant Program Approved

The Hastings City Council has approved the creation of a Public Arts Grant Program and Task Force. Hastings City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee presented the Finance Committee’s recommendation to the council. Click here for audio        

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MNDoT Talks Project at Hwys 55 and 61

The Minnesota Department of Transportation gave an informal presentation to the Hastings City Council at its regular meeting on March 16th. MnDOT South Area Planner Jon Solberg talks about the benefits of adding a second left-turn lane on eastbound Highway 55 at 61. Click here for audio     Solberg also talked about a possible timeline …

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Season Preview: Hastings Softball

With another KDWA Sports “Season Preview Interview”, Nick Tuckner caught up with Hastings Girls Softball Head Coach Dean Robinson, to talk about the first week-plus of practice, the new Metro East Conference, the Section Shake-up for next year, and more! Click here for audio        

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Prescott Discusses Parking Ordinances

The Prescott City Council’s Ordinance Committee met on Monday, March 16th to discuss changes to the city’s parking ordinances. Prescott City Administrator Jayne Brand goes over the proposed changes. Click here for audio        

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RRP2 Goes to Sheehy Construction

The Hastings City Council has awarded the construction contract for Riverfront Renaissance Phase 2 to Sheehy Construction. Hastings City Engineer Nick Egger presented his department’s recommendation to the council. Click here for audio        

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HPD Receives Donation from Monsanto

At the Hastings City Council meeting on March 16th, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Monsanto Fund presented the Hastings Police Department K-9 Unit with a $2500 donation on behalf of local farmer Kayla Kimmes. Monsanto district sales rep. and farmer Travis Rohl was on hand to present the check. Click here for audio        

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Athletic Department Set For Madison

Prescott High School Athletic Director Kyle Igou joined KDWA Sports on Tuesday to talk about all of the “March Madness” brought forth, during this Boys Basketball run to State. With ticket sales, and the team schedule all set, Igou gives fans a “Courtside” look at preparation. Click here for audio        

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Junior Wrestlers Want More Next Winter

With the 2014-15 Winter Sports Season concluded in Hastings, KDWA’s Nick Tuckner was able to catch up with two Raider Wrestlers, as they prepare for one more season in Blue and Gold. Junior Leaders Austin Eichmann, and Mark Vaith talked about this past season, and looked forward to their Senior Year. Click here for audio …

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