In-Depth

TLC GALA EVENT THURSDAY OCTOBER 8TH

TLC of Hastings Executive Director ANDREA KULLMAN invites the public to their Gala event on Thurs, Oct 8th.

THE 2024 OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC PREDICTIONS

It's that time of year again Mo's interview with TIM GOODWIN, Associate Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac periodica!

PAM COLLINS ON CREDIT SCORES & MORTGAGE RATES

This Weeks Realtor Pam Collins talks about,"credit scores & mortgage rates." To get a hold of Pam call: (651) 319-1298 or call the Hastings Edina Realty Office at (651) 437-2121 and ask for Pam or visit Pam's website at pamsellsmn.com.

TRAVEL SHOW HOST TED BLANK ON SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISES

In this week's The Travel Show with host TED BLANK, we chat about an exciting new month long itinerary by Regent Seven Seas that cruises the South Pacific in February or March of 2026.

INFORMATION ON FALL RESPITORY ILLNESSES

HELEN STRIKE, President of United Hospital Hastings Regina Campus and DR. MELODY McKENZIE, Lead Physician at Allina Clinic Hastings talk about how we can protect ourselves from illnesses this fall and winter.

CONFLUENCE OPENING

During KDWA Mo's interview with The Confluence developer PAT REGAN and BECKY ROBERTS, IDH Hospitality Vice President, learn how the design choices, restaurant name and other details are a nod to the building's past.

TLC GALA EVENT THURSDAY OCTOBER 8TH

TLC of Hastings Executive Director ANDREA KULLMAN invites the public to their Gala event on Thurs, Oct 8th.

CHAPLAIN GORDON GATHRIGHT UPDATES US ON HASTINGS SENIOR HEALTH & LIVING

We love it when Chaplain GORDON GATHRIGHT stops in to report on the awesome things going on at Hastings Senior Health and Living!

DISCIPLESHIP BY DOING

Thank you to Pastor BRENT KOMPELIEN of New Life Evangelical Free Church for rotating in as part of the Hastings Ministerial series and filling us in on their "Discipleship by Doing" outreach they are doing at the church.

TRAVEL SHOW HOST TED BLANK ON SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISES

In this week's The Travel Show with host TED BLANK, we chat about an exciting new month long itinerary by Regent Seven Seas that cruises the South Pacific in February or March of 2026.

INFORMATION ON FALL RESPITORY ILLNESSES

HELEN STRIKE, President of United Hospital Hastings Regina Campus and DR. MELODY McKENZIE, Lead Physician at Allina Clinic Hastings talk about how we can protect ourselves from illnesses this fall and winter.

HASTINGS MARCHING BAND HOME FIELD SHOW THIS SATURDAY

Want to see the award winning Hastings Marching Band in action? Director EMILY CHANDLER and Drum Major JULIA RONNING invite us all to their Home Field Show on Saturday, Sept 30th at 6:00 pm.

IN THE GARDEN VISITS FREEDOM PARK IN PRESCOTT

On location today at Freedom Park in Prescott, Wisconsin. Kelly and Char take a walk around the Great River Road Visitors and Learning Center to find a wealth of beauty planted nearby.

CONFLUENCE OPENING

During KDWA Mo's interview with The Confluence developer PAT REGAN and BECKY ROBERTS, IDH Hospitality Vice President, learn how the design choices, restaurant name and other details are a nod to the building's past.

DARTS PROVIDES FALL CLEANUP FOR SENIORS

DARTS can provide Fall Cleanup services to seniors living in their homes. Tune in for our conversation with JAN HIX and CRAIG EGERMAN to hear if this service might help you.

RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLY MRS. PETITE USA

RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLEY was recently crowned MRS. PETITE USA and will use this national platform to promote her non-profit "Sketchbooks for Kids."

SPACE FOR YOU AT SIMPLY STORAGE OF HASTINGS

Simply Storage in Hastings has 11 unit sizes for you to choose from to best fit your need - short or long term. Simply Storage owner CHAD SMURAWA has all the details.

GRIEF CHAT SIGNS YOU ARE BEGINNING TO HEAL

In this month's edition of Grief Chat, with your host DONNA MATHIOWETZ, we continue to talk about the subtle signs that you are starting to move out of the desperation side of grief and beginning to heal.

HFD MAKES A CALL TO KDWA

Hastings Fire Chief JOHN TOWNSEND and Fire Inspector JAMIE STEVENS stop by the KDWA Studios to bring updates on the fire at the Creamery, the results of the BOOYA, and the October Open House. They also congratulated Joe Cysiewski on his promotion to Captain.

HASTINGS MAYOR MARY FASBENDER WITH COUNCIL RECAP

Thank you to Hastings Mayor MARY FASBENDER for recapping the most recent City Council meeting.

CHRISTY LUNDBY-Hill WHY BUYING NOW IS A GREAT IDEA

Christy Lundby-Hill talks about "Why buying now is a great idea" If you have a question for Christy giver her a call at (651) 216-4676 or any of the Lundby Team at (651) 437-2121, you can e-mail

Christy at:christyhill@edinarealty.com.

MEET THE CANDIDATE PAM ONNEN

Hastings District 200 school board candidate Pam Onnen talks with KDWA about why she is running for a board seat, what she would like to accomplish and more.

THE TRAVEL SHOW GOES TO EUROPE

In this week's Travel Show, TED BLANK invites us to take a river cruise and explore Octoberfest, the Christmas markets and wine harvest festivals in Europe.

SEPTEMBER HASTINGS CHAMBER CHAT

Hastings is gearing up for a busy fall tourist season and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau President KRISTY BARSE has some great ideas for exploring our area!

MEET THE CANDIDATE MELISSA MILLNER

Hastings District 200 school board candidate Melissa Millner talks with KDWA about why she is running for a board seat, what she would like to accomplish and more.

HASTINGS MAYOR MARY FASBENDER WITH COUNCIL RECAP

Thank you to Hastings Mayor MARY FASBENDER for recapping the most recent City Council meeting.

12 STEPS FOR EVERYONE

There is a new program starting next week and DOROTHY SANDAHL and BETTY invite you to "12 Steps For Everyone" - Wednesday, Sept 27 at 6:00 pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hastings.

THE TRAVEL SHOW GOES TO EUROPE

In this week's Travel Show, TED BLANK invites us to take a river cruise and explore Octoberfest, the Christmas markets and wine harvest festivals in Europe.

FREE DEMENTIA FRIENDS PRESENTATION OCTOBER 4TH

COLLEEN FRITSCH with Dementia Friends is offering two presentations at the Tilden Community Center on October 4th - 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. The event is FREE.

KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL PARENTS TO THE GYM

Now that the kids are back in school, Trainers CORTNEY JANISCH and LISA KRUSE of Anytime Fitness encourage you to get back to the gym, and they are just waiting to help you!

IN THE GARDEN GOES ON THE FARM WITH CHAR

Kelly and Char are back together again for a discussion of Early Fall late bloomers. They find perfect examples of these popular plants close to home, on the farm with Char.

SPACE FOR YOU AT SIMPLY STORAGE OF HASTINGS

Simply Storage in Hastings has 11 unit sizes for you to choose from to best fit your need - short or long term. Simply Storage owner CHAD SMURAWA has all the details.

CASEY JOHNSON PRESCOTT CHAMBER COORDINATOR STEPPING DOWN

KDWA thanks Prescott Chamber of Commerce Coordinator CASEY JOHNSON for her time as she shares a recap of Prescott Daze and the bittersweet news that she is stepping down from her Chamber position.

CNC APPLE SHACK IS OPEN

The Apple Shack is open at the Carpenter Nature Center and JESSE ECKROAD and SAM BEHRENDS do an apple taste test with MO live on the air.

SEPTEMBER HASTINGS CHAMBER CHAT

Hastings is gearing up for a busy fall tourist season and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau President KRISTY BARSE has some great ideas for exploring our area!

HASTINGS SUPERINTENDENT DR TAMMY CHAMPA WITH AN UPDATE

The start of the new school year is always exciting and we hear first hand from Hastings Superintendent of Schools Dr. TAMMY CHAMPA.

TINA FOLCH WITH LATEST HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RECAP & MORE

Thank you to Hastings City Council member TINA FOLCH for recapping the most recent city council meeting and previewing the upcoming strategic planning process.

RISE UP IS "RISING UP"

In this month's edition of In Depth with TIFFANY NEUHARTH, Executive Director of Rise Up Recovery, we are joined by HOPE ANDERSON, of Leave No Doubt. We learn about Leave No Doubt marathon racers running to gain pledges for Rise Up, the Rise Up Annual Banquet, and more.

GREG JABLONSKE WHAT'S NEW WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION

This weeks topic Greg Jablonske talks about "what's new with new construction." If you have a question for Greg call (651) 437-2121 and ask for Greg or Wayne.

MEET THE CANDIDATE MELISSA MILLNER

Hastings District 200 school board candidate Melissa Millner talks with KDWA about why she is running for a board seat, what she would like to accomplish and more.

THIS WEEK'S TRAVEL SHOW UNIQUE CRUISING EXPERIENCES

During this week's Travel Show with TED BLANK you will hear about this and other unique cruising experiences.

JESSE RITTER STARTED A FOUNDATION

JESSE RITTER has started a foundation to help with the funding gaps at the Hastings Middle School regarding field trips.

HASTINGS SUPERINTENDENT DR TAMMY CHAMPA WITH AN UPDATE

The start of the new school year is always exciting and we hear first hand from Hastings Superintendent of Schools Dr. TAMMY CHAMPA.

GRIEF CHAT SIGNS YOU ARE BEGINNING TO HEAL

In this month's edition of Grief Chat, with your host DONNA MATHIOWETZ, we continue to talk about the subtle signs that you are starting to move out of the desperation side of grief and beginning to heal.

THIS WEEK'S TRAVEL SHOW UNIQUE CRUISING EXPERIENCES

During this week's Travel Show with TED BLANK you will hear about this and other unique cruising experiences.

THE 2024 OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC PREDICTIONS

It's that time of year again Mo's interview with TIM GOODWIN, Associate Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac periodica!

TINA FOLCH WITH LATEST HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL RECAP & MORE

Thank you to Hastings City Council member TINA FOLCH for recapping the most recent city council meeting and previewing the upcoming strategic planning process.

IN THE GARDEN AT THE STATE FAIR

Kelly enjoys a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. This show includes a pair of interviews with a look at what it takes to add greenscape features to the fair, checking out garden displays and a visit with a member of the Orchid Society of Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER HASTINGS CHAMBER CHAT

Hastings is gearing up for a busy fall tourist season and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau President KRISTY BARSE has some great ideas for exploring our area!

RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLY MRS. PETITE USA

RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLEY was recently crowned MRS. PETITE USA and will use this national platform to promote her non-profit "Sketchbooks for Kids."

CNC APPLE SHACK IS OPEN

The Apple Shack is open at the Carpenter Nature Center and JESSE ECKROAD and SAM BEHRENDS do an apple taste test with MO live on the air.

HASTINGS CONTINUES TO DEVELOP

Hastings Community Development Director JOHN HINZMAN stops in to provide updates on the opening of the Confluence, the Lake Isabel Flats Apartments, the Michael Avenue Annexation, and plans to expand to the west.

HASTINGS COMMUNITY ED & GREAT RIVERS ED IN A PARTNERSHIP

Hastings Community Education in partnership with the Great Rivers Adult Education Consorsioum is helping people achieve their education and employment dreams. Tune in for our interview with SHANE MUELLER, KARI GORR and SUSIE EVANS.

STUFF THE BUS FOOD FOR KIDS, AND FENTANYL AWARENESS

United Way of Hastings "Stuff The Bus" campaign has concluded, and now UWH stands ready to assist ISD 200 students experiencing food insecurities. Executive Director MARI MELLICK and Board of Directors member THERESA CHATELLE share the info. They also discuss the next Fentanyl Awareness seminar, scheduled for September 19th.

UWH BANNER CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF

Not only does September mean Raider Football, it also means the kickoff of United Way of Hastings annual Banner Campaign. Executive Director MARI MELLICK and Board of Directors member THERESA CHATELLE visit and discuss the upcoming Campaign.

PAM COLLINS ON CREDIT SCORES & MORTGAGE RATES

This Weeks Realtor Pam Collins talks about,"credit scores & mortgage rates." To get a hold of Pam call: (651) 319-1298 or call the Hastings Edina Realty Office at (651) 437-2121 and ask for Pam or visit Pam's website at pamsellsmn.com.

THE TRAVEL SHOW REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

If you want to experience a luxury cruise that takes away all your travel angst. The Travel Show, with host TED BLANK. Ted's guest this week is JODY MURPHY of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

ST PHILLIP'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Pastor GREG GEIER of St. Philip's Lutheran Church stopped in as part of our ongoing rotation of members of the Hastings Ministerial Association. Hear all the outreach the congregation is involved in.

MNDOT BRYANT FICEK HWY 61 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE

KDWA chats with BRYANT FICEK, Minnesota Department of Transportation South Area Engineer about the next steps in the Hwy 61 Corridor Study in Hastings.

CNC APPLE SHACK IS OPEN

The Apple Shack is open at the Carpenter Nature Center and JESSE ECKROAD and SAM BEHRENDS do an apple taste test with MO live on the air.