In-Depth

Travel Show Host Ted Blank Talks About Documents & Formalities

In the week's Travel Show, with host TED BLANK, of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure, Ted reminds listeners that ALL domestic travel starting on May 7, 2025 will require a Real ID.

Hastings UPS Store Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Saturday August 3rd

AMANDA GARCIA, owner of the Hastings UPS Store in the Marketplace Mall invites listeners to their 1 Year Anniversary Celebration on Sat, August 3rd!

HMA Pastor Of River Of Life Church

Pastor DUSTIN HINKLE of River of Life Church tells listeners about the awesome time they had during Rivertown Days hosting the Kid's Carnival and being Christ to those they met.

Dakota County Fair 2024

Come visit Dakota County Volunteer Coordinator GARRETT ZAFFKE at the Dakota County Fair August 5-11 at the fairgrounds in Farmington.

Guess Who Joined The Team At Hastings Community Ed

Guess who joined Team Community Education? ROB HALBERG! Hear about his new role at Hastings Community Ed in Mo's interview with ROB and KARI GORR.

A New Show With Pastor Randy Berg, Epicurean Delights

RANDY BERG is hosting a new radio show called Epicurean Delights where he shares some of his thoughts on the area's great restaurants.

Travel Show Host Ted Blank Talks About Documents & Formalities

In the week's Travel Show, with host TED BLANK, of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure, Ted reminds listeners that ALL domestic travel starting on May 7, 2025 will require a Real ID.

Hastings City Administrator Dan Wietecha PFAS & Summer Work Shifts

During Mo's conversation with Hastings City Administrator DAN WIETECHA they talk about the ongoing PFAS issues, Strategic Plans update and what the summer work shift looks like for various departments.

Gordon Gathright With Hastings Senior Health & Living

Thank you to Chaplain GORDON GATHRIGHT for stopping in to talk about Hastings Senior Health and Living!

This Week In The Garden Shady Characters

Today Kelly and Char discuss so many options for planting in the shade. Take a few minutes and enjoy learning more about the best choices for shade gardening.

Hastings UPS Store Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Saturday August 3rd

AMANDA GARCIA, owner of the Hastings UPS Store in the Marketplace Mall invites listeners to their 1 Year Anniversary Celebration on Sat, August 3rd!

HMA Pastor Of River Of Life Church

Pastor DUSTIN HINKLE of River of Life Church tells listeners about the awesome time they had during Rivertown Days hosting the Kid's Carnival and being Christ to those they met.

Carpenter Nature Center A Turtle Aimal Ambassador

AMBER RAPPL and JESSIE ECKROAD of Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center brought in a map turtle animal ambassador to the KDWA studio!

Pam Collins Podcast Going Home & Home Made Mints

Pam Collins Podcast. This weeks show Going Home & Home Made Mints

Lots Of Fun Summer Things Going On In Prescott

This edition of Prescott Chamber Chat with JASMINE WESTLAND learn about lots of fun summer things going on!

A Design Journey Host Jill Gagan Scully On Decorating Outdoor Spaces

It's another edition of "The Educated Home: A Design Journey" with host JILL RAGAN SCULLY and we talk about decorating outdoor spaces!

Black Dirt Theater Rehearsals for Cinderella In Full Swing

Don't miss Black Dirt Theater's production of Cinderella July 26, 27, 31, Aug 1, 2, and 3! Learn how rehearsals are going and what we can expect from STACY MITTAG, Stage Director and RYAN MCCOY, Music Director!

Pam Collins The 10-Steps To Buying A Home Part-6

This Weeks Realtor Pam Collins talks about,"the 10 steps to buying a home, part-6." 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 European River Cruises

It's another edition of The Travel Show, with host TED BLANK of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure! Learn about expanding your European River Cruise for 2 weeks and beyond!

Pam Collins Podcast. This weeks show Going Home & Home Made Mints

Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender Recaps Last Mondays City Council Meeting

Hastings Mayor MARY FASBENDER recapping the most recent City Council meeting.

Regina Benedictine Sr Living Welcomse Culinary Director Mary Davidsavor

Benedictine Senior Living Regina has a new kitchen and welcomes Culinary Director MARY DAVIDSAVOR. The facility is moving to a restaurant type model for resident's meals and we learn more from Mary and Sales and Marketing Manager LAURA ERICKSON.

Hastings School District 200 Superintendent Dr Tammy Champa Preparing for 24-25 School Year

Things don't slow down much during the summer months for area school districts. Hear about all the things being worked on in District 200 in preparation for the 2024-2025 acedemic year from Hastings Superintendent Dr. TAMMY CHAMPA.

Black Dirt Theater Rehearsals for Cinderella In Full Swing

Don't miss Black Dirt Theater's production of Cinderella July 26, 27, 31, Aug 1, 2, and 3! Learn how rehearsals are going and what we can expect from STACY MITTAG, Stage Director and RYAN MCCOY, Music Director!

Travel Show Host Ted Blank on European River Cruises

It's another edition of The Travel Show, with host TED BLANK of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure! Learn about expanding your European River Cruise for 2 weeks and beyond!

Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender Recaps Last Mondays City Council Meeting

Hastings Mayor MARY FASBENDER recapping the most recent City Council meeting.

Anytime Fitness A Full Person Approach To A Healthy Lifestyle

Anytime Fitness in Hastings has added Nutrition Coaching for their clients as part of a full person approach to a healthy lifestyle! Learn more during Mo's interview with trainers CORTNEY JANISCH and LISA KRUSE.

In The Garden Summer Succulents

Summer is the perfect time to learn more about growing succulents. Kelly and Char have a lot to say about starting these unusual plants.

Lock & Dam 2 Open House This Saturday July 20th 10am to 2pm

Meet Lock & Dam #2 Lock Master STEVE HEIDBRIDER and hear about their public Open House this Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in Hastings!

Cole & Chuck Spavin Talk About RTD Sunday Pavillion Schedule

COLE and CHUCK SPAVIN have lots of great things to tell us about the Rivertown Days Sunday schedule at the Rotary Pavillion!

New United Regina President Jill Ostrem

Thank you to JILL OSTREM, President of United Hospital St Paul, United Hospital Regina Campus and River Falls Area Hospital for taking the time to update listeners on how these three hospitals work together to provide quality care to patients.

The Summer Slide

How can you help kids avoid the dreaded academic "summer slide"? Get tips from elementary school teachers MARIA THERRES and SUSIE LAU!

A Design Journey Host Jill Gagan Scully On Decorating Outdoor Spaces

It's another edition of "The Educated Home: A Design Journey" with host JILL RAGAN SCULLY and we talk about decorating outdoor spaces!

Lots Of Fun Summer Things Going On In Prescott

This edition of Prescott Chamber Chat with JASMINE WESTLAND learn about lots of fun summer things going on!

Mrs Universal Petite Rachel Latuff Betterley Talks With KDWA's Mo

MO talks with Hastings native RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLEY, the current Mrs. Universal Petite title holder!

Christy Lundby-Hill Downsizing & Decluttering Class

Christy Lundby-Hill talks about "downsizing & decluttering class." 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

This Weeks Travel Show Host Ted Blank Talks About A Magic Elevator

You've heard about a "magic carpet", but what about a "magic elevator"? Learn more about it on this weeks edition of The Travel Show with host TED BLANK of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure!

Mrs Universal Petite Rachel Latuff Betterley Talks With KDWA's Mo

MO talks with Hastings native RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLEY, the current Mrs. Universal Petite title holder!

Carpenter Nature Center A Turtle Aimal Ambassador

AMBER RAPPL and JESSIE ECKROAD of Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center brought in a map turtle animal ambassador to the KDWA studio!

A Design Journey Host Jill Gagan Scully On Decorating Outdoor Spaces

It's another edition of "The Educated Home: A Design Journey" with host JILL RAGAN SCULLY and we talk about decorating outdoor spaces!

Lots Of Fun Summer Things Going On In Prescott

This edition of Prescott Chamber Chat with JASMINE WESTLAND learn about lots of fun summer things going on!

Grief Chat Host Donna Mathowetz Is Joined By Author Candy Wolff

In this month's Grief Chat, host DONNA MATHIOWETZ is joined by author CANDY WOLFF who recounts losing her husband while on vacation in Mexico and how she has dealt with the aftermath of loss.

This Weeks Travel Show Host Ted Blank Talks About A Magic Elevator

You've heard about a "magic carpet", but what about a "magic elevator"? Learn more about it on this weeks edition of The Travel Show with host TED BLANK of Ted Blank Luxury Travel and Adventure!

Mrs Universal Petite Rachel Latuff Betterley Talks With KDWA's Mo

MO talks with Hastings native RACHEL LATUFF BETTERLEY, the current Mrs. Universal Petite title holder!

Carpenter Nature Center A Turtle Aimal Ambassador

AMBER RAPPL and JESSIE ECKROAD of Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center brought in a map turtle animal ambassador to the KDWA studio!

In The Garden This Week Caring for Trees and Shrubs

This week on In the Garden, Kelly and Char offer some ideas and tips on keeping Trees and Shrubs healthy this summer.

The Sycamore of River Falls

The Sycamore of River Falls is a new care facility dedicated to serving seniors and Outreach and Sales Director MEGAN HARSTAD invites listeners to some FREE upcoming events.

Learn About Hope For The Brave

Have you heard of the wonderful organization Hope For the Brave focused on helping women and children find a path out of domestic violence? Learn more during KDWA's Mo's interview with founder JENNIFER FLAHERTY.

Pam Collins Podcast This Week The Bee-Pocolypse & What About The Baby Books

Pam Collins Podcast. This weeks show The Bee-Pocolypse & What About The Baby Books

It's Rivertown Days July 18-21 We Have All The Details

Mark your calendars for July 18-21 for Rivertown Days! The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce! Learn what's new this year and how you can have fun all around the city!

Hastings City Council Member Dave Pemble Recapping The Latest Meeting

Hastings City Council Member DAVE PEMBLE recapping the most recent city council meeting.

Branchline Pastor Andrew Langbehn Politics Vs Gods Love

Branchline Pastor ANDREW LANGBEHN has a uniting way of looking at today's political climate.

Greg Jablonske On What's The Value Of My Home

This weeks topic Greg Jablonske talks about "what's the value of my home?" If you have a question for Greg call (651) 437-2121 and ask for Greg or Wayne.

DAKOTA COUNTY SHERIFF JOE LEKO

As part of our ongoing interview rotation with Dakota County Departments, we hear from Sheriff JOE LEKO.

Pete Likes Spreading Joy & Music Concert

PETE LIKES is at it again! Spreading joy and raising funds with his music!

Darts 50th Birthday

All are invited to DARTS 50th Birthday Bash and President ANN BAILEY and Communications Manager MEGAN KALLESTAD have all the details!

Lots Of Activities At Dakota County Parks

AUTUMN HUBBELL, Dakota County Parks Outdoor Education Specialist has all kinds of hidden gems to see within the parks of this area and unique activities to do!

It's Rivertown Days July 18-21 We Have All The Details

Mark your calendars for July 18-21 for Rivertown Days! The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce! Learn what's new this year and how you can have fun all around the city!

Hastings City Council Member Dave Pemble Recapping The Latest Meeting

Hastings City Council Member DAVE PEMBLE recapping the most recent city council meeting.

Hastings Family Service The Need For Volunteers

July is a busy month at Hastings Family Service in so many ways - the need for services is up and so is the need for volunteers.