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The Pleasant Valley Farms Public Meeting was held on September 3 at Hastings City Hall to introduce residents to the development plans. The meeting was in open house style, where residents could browse displays, view […]

A local softball tournament honoring a fallen South St. Paul police sergeant is returning to Empire this weekend. Presented by the Dakota County Chiefs of Police Association, the sixth annual Sgt. Cory Slifko Memorial Softball […]

United Heroes League’s Freedom Fest 2026 is about community, country, and the organization’s mission of supporting military families. Freedom Fest 2026 is coming up Friday, September 11th, at United Heroes League in Hastings. KDWA spoke […]

Prescott Middle School is inviting younger students to take the stage this fall with a new VIP experience tied to the school’s upcoming production of “Descendants: The Musical.” KDWA spoke with Prescott Middle School counselor […]

Dakota County residents will have a chance to weigh in on proposed county fees for 2027. The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing October 6th at 9 a.m. at the Dakota […]

A search for a missing swimmer in the Cannon River near Cannon Falls ended with the recovery of a body Friday evening. On September 4, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to […]

Because of the Labor Day holiday, the Hastings City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 8, at Hastings City Hall. Mayor Mary Fasbender offers a preview of the meeting’s agenda. (Actuality 1) [Click the soundbite […]

KDWA is highlighting an organization that cares for four-legged companions. The Animal Ark in Hastings, Minnesota, is making a difference in the lives of pets in our community. Shelter manager Anna Helget connected with KDWA […]

A follow-up to yesterday’s report about a disturbing AI-generated “Cat in the Hat” video that referenced Hastings  High School. In a Raider Update, Superintendent Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp explained that the district is aware of an […]

The City of Hastings has multiple housing developments being built and in progress, with the council and city staff working on two larger projects, among other smaller ones that will go before the council later this fall […]