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Toro Announcing Job Cuts
December 6, 2024
(Bloomington, MN)– Another Minnesota company with a global footprint has announced pending job cuts. The Toro Company says it plans to eliminate 300 office jobs worldwide. The Bloomington-based company did not say how many of the affected employees work in Minnesota. Locally Toro operates a manufacturing facility in Windom, Minnesota. A statement from the company […]
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ELC Superintendent Resigns
December 5, 2024
(Estherville)– The Superintendent at Estherville Lincoln-Central will be resigning effective this coming February 28th, 2025, or when an interim Superintendent is appointed. A press release issued by the district states that the school board has approved Aiddy Phomvisay’s resignation and that he will be on leave for personal reasons until his resignation becomes effective. It […]
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City Of Spirit Lake Reminding Residents Not To Park On Streets During Snow Events
December 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A friendly reminder from the city of Spirit Lake: it’s illegal to park, abandon or leave any vehicle unattended on any public street, alley or city-owned off-street parking area during snow events and while plows are out. City officials say vehicles need to be parked elsewhere until the snow has been removed or […]
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Milford Man Arrested On Multiple Firearms Charges
December 5, 2024
(Milford)– A Milford man is in jail on multiple counts of dominion or control of a firearm by a felon, class “D” felonies. According to criminal complaints filed by the Milford Police Department, 58-year-old Daniel Gibson was arrested Wednesday on six counts of the charge after having been found to allegedly be in possession of […]
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Nutcracker Ballet Returns To Sami Center
December 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Great Lakes Nutcracker and the American Midwest Ballet will present the Nutcracker Ballet on Friday and Saturday at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts in Spirit Lake. Dawn Fisher, Director of the Iowa Great Lakes Nutcracker, says it is special to have this event at the Sami Bedell Center […]
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Holiday Concert This Sat. (Dec. 7th) At Worthington Auditorium
December 5, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– The Friends of the Auditorium will present Davina and The Vagabonds, A Jazzy Concert for the Holidays on Saturday. Managing Director Tammy Makram says the group travels internationally… She adds that there are several ways to purchase tickets… The concert will start at 7 o’clock Saturday night at Memorial Auditorium in Worthington.
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APO Fire-Rescue Responds To Early Morning Call
December 5, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire-Rescue had an early morning call. Chief Chris Yungbluth says they were called to a home at 10 Karita Street in Arnolds Park a little before 4:00 am this (Thursday) morning after getting a report of smoke in the residence… Yungbluth says it’s a reminder to have your furnace inspected on […]
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Jackson County Crash Claims A Life
December 5, 2024
(Jackson County, MN) — A southwest Minnesota man is dead following a crash in Jackson County. The Minnesota State Patrol says 43-year-old Miguel Angel Heredia of Worthington died early Wednesday after he lost control on Highway 60 and rolled his vehicle into a ditch. Heredia died at the scene and reportedly was not wearing a […]
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14 Applications Received For Okoboji Superintendent Position
December 5, 2024
(Milford)– The Okoboji Community School District remains on target to hire a new Superintendent before the Christmas break. The application deadline was November 30th. Officials with Grundmeyer Leader Services were on hand at a special school board meeting Wednesday afternoon. They reported a total of 14 applications were received for the position, with five of […]
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City Of Spencer Receiving $1.3 M From State For Flood Recovery Assistance
December 5, 2024
(Spencer)– Some additional financial assistance appears to be on the way from the state to assist the city of Spencer with recovery efforts from the June flood. Interim City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday it stems from a phone call he received a few days ago from the Governor’s Office. Robinson says […]
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