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Additional Public Hearings Being Held On Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line In SW Minnesota
November 11, 2026
(Sherburn, Mn.)– Additional public hearings are being held on plans by ITC Midwest, Great River Energy and Xcel Energy to build a high voltage electric transmission line across southwest Minnesota. Lori Buffington, a supervising manager for communications with Great River Energy, says this round of hearings for the Power on Midwest project is separate from […]
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Okoboji City Council Gives Final Approval To Lowering Speed Limit On Sanborn Avenue
November 11, 2026
(Okoboji)– The speed limit on a heavily traveled street in Okoboji is being lowered. On 3-2 votes, the City Council Tuesday evening approved the final reading and adoption of an ordinance revision lowering the speed limit on Sanborn Avenue from 35 mph currently to 25 mph. Proponents of the lower speed limit have sited safety […]
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Tree Of Love Is Back For Another Holiday Season At Lakes Regional Healthcare
November 11, 2026
***NOTE: This story has been corrected from a previous version*** (Spirit Lake)– A holiday tradition is back this year at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Jennifer Gustafson, Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services, says the Tree of Love ornament sale is underway… “Every year they basically have these little wooden ornaments that are in the shape […]
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City Of Okoboji Considering Moratorium On Condo Storage Units
November 11, 2026
(Okoboji)– So-called condominium storage units are causing a stir in the city of Okoboji. The city council Tuesday evening voted down a recommendation from the city’s Design Review Committee to approve design plans for such units on two different parcels of land. Contractors on the project questioned the council as to why they rejected the […]
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Ribbon Cutting Set For New Outdoor Fitness Court In Milford
November 11, 2026
(Milford)– If you’ve driven by Buchanan Park in Milford recently chances are you noticed a big transformation. The park has been transitioned into an outdoor fitness space. The project was made possible by a grant the city was awarded from the National Fitness Campaign. A ribbon cutting on the new attraction will be held at […]
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Boatload Of Toys Is Back
November 10, 2026
(Okoboji)– Parks Marina is once again teaming up with Upper Des Moines Opportunity (UDMO) in Dickinson County as part of its annual Boatload of Toys fundraiser, happening now through Dec. 11. Community members are encouraged to bring in new, unwrapped toys to the Marina, all of which are directly distributed through UDMO to families in […]
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Seasons Center Announces Reopening Of Autumn’s Center
November 10, 2026
(Spencer)– A facility in Spencer that provides specialized mental health services for children and young adults that’s been closed since the 2024 flood is about to reopen. Officials with Seasons Center for Behavioral Health announced today (Tues.) Autumn’s Center will reopen Monday, November 23rd. Dan Ries, President and CEO of Seasons Center, says the reopening […]
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No Injuries Reported In Spirit Lake Street Sweeper Fire
November 10, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A street sweeper owned by the city of Spirit Lake went up in flames this (Tues.) morning. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says firefighters were called around 7:30 am. He says the street sweeper was being operated on 23rd Street in the area of the Eye Care Center when it caught on […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College To Hold Veteran’s Day Program
November 10, 2026
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College will be hosting a ceremony Wednesday in conjunction with the observance of Veterans Day. It gets underway at 11am in the Janice K. Lund Performing arts center at the Estherville Campus. Tim Ireland, Director of the Iowa Lakes Veteran’s Center, says two of the keynote speakers are veterans who work […]
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