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Local Health Official: Respiratory Viruses Running Rampant Right Now

February 13, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– If you’re experiencing a lot of coughing, fever and body aches right now, you’re far from being alone. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health tells KUOO news they’re seeing a lot of respiratory illnesses right now. She says case levels are much higher this season compared to previous years… Carey says there […]

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Lakes Regional Healthcare Again Recognized As A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

February 13, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the designation is through The Chartis Center for Rural Health… Harrington says the fact Lakes Regional Healthcare has made that list consistently speaks volumes of their staff… This is […]

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Project Recovery Iowa Offering Services Locally To Those With Ongoing Emotional Distress From The Flood

February 13, 2025

(Estherville)– Residents of Dickinson and Emmet counties experiencing ongoing emotional distress from flooding and severe weather are being made aware of a resource that’s available to them. Linda Stilley and Mark Derifield of Estherville are working for Project Recovery Iowa. Stilley says they offer a number of support services free of charge… Stilley says they […]

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Spirit Lake Being Considered As A Pass Through City For RAGBRAI

February 13, 2025

***This is a correction to a previous version of the story*** (Spirit Lake)– Even though overnight towns have been announced for this year’s RAGBRAI event, other details, including the exact route and pass through towns, have yet to be determined. KUOO news has learned the city of Spirit Lake is being considered by RAGBRAI officials […]

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Juvenile Accused Of Making More Than $12,000 In Unauthorized Charges On A Credit Card

February 13, 2025

(Spencer)– A juvenile male from Lakefield has been charged with credit card fraud in a case out of Clay county. According to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old male is accused of gaining access to the victim’s credit card, making 65 fraudulent charges totaling more than $12,000. The release says […]

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