In-Depth

THIS WEEKS TRAVEL SHOW HOW TO TURN A GREAT VACATION INTO A SPECTACULAR ONE

During this week's Travel Show with host TED BLANK learn how you can turn a great vacation into a spectacular vacation by upgrading to a suite on a ship or at a resort.

WARD 2 COUNCIL MEMBER JEN FOX WITH LATEST COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

Thanks to Ward 2 Hastings City Council Member JEN FOX for recapping the most recent City Council meeting.

HFS DIRECTOR AMY SUTTON THANKS THE COMMUNITY

May was another busy month at Hastings Family Service and Executive Director AMY SUTTON took time to come and chat with us and thank the community for all they do to keep the organization moving forward and helping people.

IN THE GARDEN DAHLIAS 101

Kelly's welcoming back Minnesota Master Gardener Kristie Myhre for a in depth discussion about the wonders of growing Dahlias. Find out why these tubers are so tempting and how to get the best results in your garden.

NEW HASTINGS ECNOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

KDWA welcomes ALEX MENKE, the new Economic Development Coordinator for the city and JOHN HINZMAN as we learn more about all the new building going on in Hastings.

CONFLUENCE TO OPEN SOON

The Confluence in downtown Hastings is opening soon and IDM Hospitality Management Executive Vice President BECKY ROBERTS shares details!

CY THE SCIENCE WHAT IS A FISH:

The mysterious CY THE SCIENCE GUY (sigh) stopped in to share more science facts with the KDWA listeners. Tune in for this 2 part show as we learn more about the difference between bacteria vs a virus and and what exactly is a fish.

MO TALKS WITH JAKE MOORE ON HASTINGS ALUMNI OF THE YEAR PART-1

Part 1 of KDWA's Mo has a very special two part conversation with 2022 Hastings Alumni of the Year JAKE MOORE.

MO TALKS WITH JAKE MOORE ON HASTINGS ALUMNI OF THE YEAR PART-2

Part 2 of KDWA's Mo has a very special two part conversation with 2022 Hastings Alumni of the Year JAKE MOORE.

HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ON RECENT HOME AWARD WINNERS

CYNDI TOPPIN, chair of the Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission stopped in to share details of their recent home award winners.

LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

It's another edition of Doc of the Town with Dr. GARRICK OLSEN and this time we chat about the importance of sleep and the consequences of not getting enough of it!

GREG JABLONSKE ON HEW HOMES POPPING UP

This weeks topic Greg Jablonske talks about "new homes popping up." If you have a question for Greg call (651) 437-2121 and ask for Greg or Wayne.

THE TRAVEL SHOW HAS SOME FUN FACTS

Did you know that most cruise ships are built in Italy? Learn more fun facts on this week's Travel Show with host Ted Blank and hear what new cruise ships are being introduced in the next year!

ST PHILLIP'S GARAGE & PLANT SALE SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

GLENDA SCHNIRRING and DEBORAH DREHER stopped in to tell listeners all about the upcoming St Philip's Garage Sale and Plant Sale going on Saturday, June 10th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH

Dakota County Natural Resource Manager for Parks TOM LEWANSKI invites listeners to an open house event on Wed, June 7 from 4-6 pm at Spring Lake Park Reserve.

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PASTOR BRENT KOMPELIEN DEVELOPING DISCIPLES BY DOING

We continue our monthly series of interviewing members of the Hastings Ministerial Association and welcome Pastor BRENT KOMPELIEN to hear how he is developing "disciples by doing" at New Life Evangelical Free Church in Hastings.

ELIGIBILITY CHANGING FOR MEDICARE

During this important interview with AMANDA BIGUS of Trellis discusses the eligibility renewal process changing for Medicare, Medical Assistance and MN Care.

CHRISTINA ALONGI FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED

Congratulations to Hastings native CHRISTINA ALONGI on the upcoming release of her first book Citadel!

THE TRAVEL SHOW HAS SOME FUN FACTS

Did you know that most cruise ships are built in Italy? Learn more fun facts on this week's Travel Show with host Ted Blank and hear what new cruise ships are being introduced in the next year!

SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH

Dakota County Natural Resource Manager for Parks TOM LEWANSKI invites listeners to an open house event on Wed, June 7 from 4-6 pm at Spring Lake Park Reserve.

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ST PHILLIP'S GARAGE & PLANT SALE SATURDAY JUNE 10TH

GLENDA SCHNIRRING and DEBORAH DREHER stopped in to tell listeners all about the upcoming St Philip's Garage Sale and Plant Sale going on Saturday, June 10th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

IN THE GARDEN - GARDEN EVOLUTION

As the years go by, a garden and its gardener will undoubtedly change. Today we visit again with Jan Meyer from Jan's Gazebo Gardens for her perspective on some of those changes and how to handle expectations that will happen as your grow.

COMMUNITY ED CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Hastings Director of Community Education KARI GORR reflects on the 50 year anniversary of the organization and how they celebrated this milestone anniversary.

TAKE THE WHOLE FAMILY ON A TRAIN RIDE

The Osceola Train Company has all kinds of adventures for passengers and volunteer NICK MODDERS has all the details.

COMMUNITY ED CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Hastings Director of Community Education KARI GORR reflects on the 50 year anniversary of the organization and how they celebrated this milestone anniversary.

ANIMAL ARK ANNUAL 3K WALK JUNE 10th

Animal Ark is having their annual 3K Walk on Saturday, June 10th and shelter volunteers TERA WOLTJER, PAUL HAGEN and sweet GRETA have all the details.

BBB SUMMER SCAMS

BAO VANG of the Better Business Bureau checks in with KDWA to tell us about some unfortunate scams surrounding happy occasion like weddings, prom and graduations.

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HISTORIAN HEIDI LANGENFELD ON HASTINGS RICH NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY

Learn more about the rich Native American history of Hastings in our interview with historian HEIDI LANGENFELD.

ANIMAL ARK ANNUAL 3K WALK JUNE 10th

Animal Ark is having their annual 3K Walk on Saturday, June 10th and shelter volunteers TERA WOLTJER, PAUL HAGEN and sweet GRETA have all the details.

HISTORIAN HEIDI LANGENFELD ON HASTINGS RICH NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY

Learn more about the rich Native American history of Hastings in our interview with historian HEIDI LANGENFELD.

2023 SESSION IN REVIEW

MN State Senator JUDY SEEBERGER checks on for the final time of the 2023 MN Legislative Session to review bills that saw deliberations, including the Social Security Tax Relief, Bonding, Transport, and Gas Markup bills. We also talk about her first-hand view of being a Senator.

TROLLEY RIDES AT RTD

What's new for Rivertown Days 2023? Trolley rides to get to events! Learn about this and more from Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau President KRISTY BARSE in our interview

PAM COLLINS CONDO'S & TOWNHOMES

This Weeks Realtor Pam Collins talks about, "condo's & townhomes?" To get ahold of Pam call: (651) 319-1298 or call the Hastings Edina Realty Office at (651) 437-2121 and ask for Pam.