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Domestic abuse can affect people of any age, background, or community. Hastings Deputy Chief Bryan Schowalter shared with KDWA that it’s also something officers often encounter. “There’s truly no community that is not affected in some […]

As National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4-10, homeowners are being reminded to pay attention to trees and vegetation around power lines. KDWA spoke with Jeremy Geyser, director of safety for Dakota Electric Association, […]

On Oct. 11, the Augsburg Centennial Singers will give their final performance at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hastings. Augsburg Centennial Singer David Weisser connected with KDWA Radio to share about the choir’s history and […]

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and the Hastings Fire Department is using the annual observance to connect with the community. Fire safety was the focus this week and last week at the Hastings Fire Department. Last […]

After more than four million steps, Jason Lennox is finally approaching the finish line of a 1,776-mile walk around the perimeter of Minnesota. Lennox started the Recovery Road Minnesota journey in Stillwater back in June. […]

In Hastings, five-year-old Harvey Wetterlund has been named the city’s official greeter, recognized for  the kindness and joy he shares with everyone he meets. Harvey, also known as “Hastings Harvey,” became a familiar face around […]

Two Holiday convenience stores in Hastings are getting a new name and look. Circle K says its locations on Vermillion Street and Point Douglas Drive will transition to the Circle K brand, with the work […]

Mayor Mary Fasbender offers a preview of the agenda for the October 5th Hastings City Council meeting. After the call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and determination of quorum, we will have a […]

A candidate forum was held Wednesday, September 30, at Hastings City Hall. The forum was hosted by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the American Association of University Women. AAUW moderator Alexis Huss […]

A piece of Prescott history is coming back to life. The Prescott Area Historical Society is resurrecting a costume ball that was once one of the city’s biggest annual events. The celebration dates back to […]