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The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office put out an overdose alert on Wednesday. For community safety, the Dakota County Drug Task Force is warning the community about the increase in fatal and non-fatal fentanyl overdoses over […]

Beloved Pastor Jim passed away on December 19. KDWA connected with Mayor Mary Fasbender for a glimpse into the life of her friend Pastor Jim. Mayor Mary spoke into the impact Pastor Jim had in […]

From the December 17th Hastings School Board meeting there was a presentation on Truth and Taxation. Director of Finance and Operation, Jennifer Seubert delivered the presentation on taxes payable in 2026. Looking at the levies, […]

At the December 17th school board meeting there was recognition of Director Melissa Millner’s achievement. Director Mark Zuzek connected with KDWA to offer more insight. (For the full story, listen to the broadcast sound bite.)

From the City of Cottage Grove: The holiday season often centers around delicious food and warm gatherings. Here are a few essential winter safety tips to keep your home safe. Kitchen Fire Safety Keep children […]

At the Hastings School Board meeting on December 17th, there was a focus on the SPARK grant recipients from the St. Croix Valley Foundation. KDWA spoke with a few of the grant recipients for more […]

In the December 17th Hastings School Board meeting were the student representative reports. Avery Durfee is the representative for McAuliffe and Pinecrest elementary schools. Durfee highlighted the 10 Days of Giving, which was a healthy […]

On December 17th there was a regular Hastings School Board meeting. In the Raiders Spotlight, Assistant Principal and Director of Athletics Trent Hanson showcased the accomplishments of the state athletic champions Chloe Arness and Nolan […]

From the December 15th Hastings City Council meeting, Public Works Director Ryan Stempski gave a presentation on the disposal of the hydroelectric plant. Stempski explained that the construction of the facility began in 1985 and […]

The Prescott Police Department filed its incident report for dates of December 5 thru December 11. On December 5 at 12:35 a.m. officers stopped a vehicle at Broad and Cherry streets for a traffic violation, […]