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Time To Get Registered For Many U Of O Winter Games Events Is Winding Down
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Time is running out if you want to participate in some of the U of O Winter Games events. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says some limited spots are still open for some of the tournaments… “The 5K Fun Run which is sponsored by […]
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Okoboji Foundation Seeking Applications For 2026 Grant Cycle
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle. Foundation President Mindy Gress says non profit groups involved with capital projects in areas such as lake quality and the environment, arts and culture and outdoor experiences and education are especially urged to apply… “The application opened January 1st and it […]
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Call Goes Out For Entries For Chocolate Classic & Galleria
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A popular event is back for this year’s 46th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games. The Mary Lynn Ingvall Real Estate Team will once again sponsor the Chocolate Classic and Galleria. Director of Events for the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Morgan Strauss, explains what happens during the event… “Each year, […]
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Lake Park City Council Revises Wording In Counter Offer For Fire Station Land
January 13, 2026
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council voted Monday evening to revise language in a proposed purchase agreement for land for a new fire station. The new wording in a counter offer contains the phrase “with the intent to construct a fire station/EMS facility”. Council members were concerned over previous language that stated the land […]
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Report Shows 2024 Clay County Fair/Regional Events Center Still Had Significant Economic Impact Despite Flood
January 13, 2026
(Spencer)– A study conducted by a Chicago firm shows the 2024 Clay County Fair had a total impact of $92 million on the local economy. Data shows that number was driven by nearly 300,000 people who attended the fair in 2024 with about 96,000 of those coming from out of town, resulting in an estimated […]
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Suspect In Okoboji Carjacking Case Pleads Guilty
January 12, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A suspect in a carjacking incident in October of last year in Okoboji has pled guilty to charges against her. Online court records show Jessica Nordrum entered the plea last month in Dickinson County District Court. She was released from the Dickinson county jail last week to the custody of authorities in Minnesota […]
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Seasons Center Receives National Accreditation
January 12, 2026
(Spencer)– COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, is an objective, independent, and reliable validation of an agency’s performance. Dan Ries, President and CEO of Seasons Center for Behavioral Health explains what this means for their organization… “COA accreditation really just means our agencies receive the national seal of approval for how we operate and […]
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New Vascular Surgeon Seeing Patients At LRH
January 12, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A new vascular surgeon is now seeing patients one Monday each month at Lakes Regional Healthcare’s Outpatient Center. Dr. Patrick Kelly is one of the founding vascular surgeons at Dakota Vascular in Sioux Falls. He is board certified with the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a […]
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Officials At Sibley-Ocheyedan Schools Restricting Access To A Locker Room
January 12, 2026
(Sibley)– Officials with the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools are limiting access to the high school boys locker room after what school officials say was “recent inappropriate behavior”. A notice sent out to district patrons says effective today (Mon. 1/12), the boys locker room at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School will be locked at all times and that there […]
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