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Estherville City Council Stops Short Of Formal Approval Of Electric Rate Increase
February 3, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of a revised ordinance increasing electric rates in the city, opting to bring the matter back for additional readings prior to any final adoption. The council opted for the additional considerations siting the magnitude of the proposed 15 percent rate increase. City Administrator Penny […]
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Cooperative Energy Makes Donation To Organization Assisting Veterans, Law Enforcement & First Responders
February 2, 2026
(Sibley)– Sibley-based Cooperative Energy Company has donated $500 to Hero Haven, a nonprofit organization serving veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders. The organization focuses on creating safe, meaningful experiences that support mental well-being and personal connection. Dustin Jones, CEO of Cooperative Energy Company, says the organization’s missions align with the company’s values. Ned Hodgson, […]
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Local Woman Hired As Director Of Dickinson County Museum
February 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Museum has a new director. Today (Mon.) is the first day on the job in that role for Jean Ann Myhre, who’s lived in the Spirit Lake and Estherville areas for more than 35 years. She tells KUOO news it was her mother, Charlene Smith Thomsen, who instilled upon her […]
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An Organization That Purchases School Supplies For JCC Students Will Hold Fundraiser This Saturday, Feb. 7th
February 2, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– An organization that provides school supplies for students at Jackson County Central will hold a fundraising event this coming Saturday, February 7th. Alyssa Anderson of Supplies For Kids says they’ll be holding a bowl-a-thon from 1:00 until 7:00 pm at Dudley’s Garage in Lakefield… “Supplies for Kids is a nonprofit organization. We’re going […]
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PLAC Announces Entertainment Line Up
February 2, 2026
(Okoboji)– The Pearson Lakes Art Center has released their 2026 season lineup. Bob Kirschbaum, Executive Director of the Pearson Lakes Art Center, says they are looking forward to the upcoming season… “We are really excited again about a fabulous summer coming up. Last summer we sold out every show and can’t believe we won’t do […]
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Spirit Lake Community Schools Announces New Middle School Principal
February 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Community School District has announced Brady Dicks will become the new Middle School Principal effective with the 2026-’27 school year. Dicks has served as assistant K-8 Principal the past two years. He will succeed Terry Bruinsma who will become the next Superintendent at West Lyon effective this coming July 1st.
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Electric Rates May Be On Their Way Up In Estherville
February 2, 2026
(Estherville)– Estherville residents could soon be paying more for electricity. The city council this (Mon.) evening will consider the proposed increase. City officials say it’s needed to keep up with an increase in rates from their supplier, Western Area Power Administration, or WAPA, and Basin Electric. It would be the first increase in rates in […]
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Right Of Way Tree Pruning To Get Underway This Coming Week In Spencer
January 31, 2026
(Spencer)– Tree pruning operations will get underway this coming week in Spencer. City officials say it will be taking place east of Grand Avenue and north of East 4th Street. Crews will start Monday, February 2nd, on the north side of town and work their way south. Trees located in the right-of-way, or that area […]
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The Spencer City Council Has A New Member
January 30, 2026
(Spencer)– Meeting in special session at Noon today (Fri.), the Spencer City Council voted 5-1 to appoint Duane Bates to the ward 4 seat that was left vacant after Donavon Wunschel, who held the seat previously, was elected Mayor. Loren Reit, an at-large member of the council, spoke in favor of appointing Bates, who was […]
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