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Lakefield Police Department Releases Its Annual Report
March 26, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The Lakefield Police Department is out with its statistics for 2024. The report shows the department had 1,330 calls for service, up from 1,121 in 2023. Citations that were issued were nearly identical, with 58 in 2024 compared with 59 in 2023. Chief Roger Pohlman says the department has implemented new technology to […]
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Okoboji High School Jazz Band To Once Again Compete In State Championships
March 26, 2025
(Milford)– More accolades for the Okoboji High School Jazz Band. Instrumental Music Director James Kunz tells KUOO news the group placed 1st recently at the Northwest Iowa District Jazz Festival, automatically qualifying them for the State Jazz Championship April 8th in Ames. He says this will mark more than 30 years Okoboji has qualified for […]
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Grassfire Near Wallingford Threatens Farm Vehicles & Building
March 26, 2025
(Wallingford)– The Wallingford Fire Department had another close call with a grass fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the area of 2132 420th Avenue east of Wallingford. A post on the department’s Facebook page says they were able to quickly put out the fire before it could reach several farm vehicles and a building. […]
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The Boy Scout Motto Also Applies To Severe Weather: Be Prepared
March 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Iowa with today’s (Wed.) emphasis on preparedness. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says it’s important to have multiple ways of receiving watches and warnings… And a reminder of the statewide tornado drill coming up at 10:00 am this (Wed.) morning. Ehret says sirens throughout the […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Awards Bids On Two Major Projects
March 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday awarded bids on a couple of major projects. The first is for the reconstruction of 23rd Street from Hill Avenue east. As we reported previously, that project is scheduled for this summer. The council awarded the bid following a public hearing during Tuesday’s meeting. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg […]
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Spirit Lake Green Waste Site To Open April 10th
March 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The green waste site for the city of Spirit Lake will open for the season Thursday, April 10th. The site, located just east of Orleans, will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 until 7:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 until 5:00 pm.
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MnDOT To Conduct Prescribed Burn Along I-90 Near Jackson
March 25, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct a prescribed burn along I-90 west of Jackson on Wednesday, March 26. Motorists may see smoke in that area but the eastbound I-90 Clear Lake and the westbound I-90 Des Moines River rest areas will remain open. Signs will warn drivers of smoke, and they should […]
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Two Area Cities To Be Recognized For Tree Planting, Maintenance
March 25, 2025
(Des Moines)– Two area communities are being recognized for tree planting and maintenance. The cities of Arnolds Park and Spencer are recipients of a Tree City USA Award. To be eligible a city must have either a city forester or an active city tree board, have a tree ordinance, spend at least two dollars per […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Detour Agreement For Hwy 9 Work
March 25, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Some road work is due to get underway soon on a heavily traveled stretch of Highway 9 from the Osceola county line east to Highway 86. The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to detour traffic onto county roads while the project […]
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Program At Dickinson County Nature Center Will Be About Signs Of Spring
March 25, 2025
(Spirt Lake)– The Dickinson County Nature Center is holding an event called Family Nature Night: Signs of Spring on Friday March 28th from 5 to 6pm. Community Relations Coordinator with Dickinson County Conservation Board Amy Heibult talks about what families can expect… Heibult says its fun to watch people learn about nature… Family Nature Night: […]
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