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In-Person Absentee Voting In Dickinson County Continues At A Very Brisk Pace
November 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– There’s been a heavy turnout so far in Dickinson county when it comes to in-person absentee voting. County Auditor Lori Pedersen tells KUOO news that as of about 10:00 this (Fri.) morning, 5,429 people had cast ballots. She compares that to the last Presidential election in 2020… Pedersen says the process has been […]
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Emmet County Animal Shelter Holding Major Fundraiser This Weekend
November 1, 2024
(Estherville)– The Emmet County Animal Shelter will hold a BINGO Fundraiser on Saturday night at the Estherville VFW. Director Kristy Henning says the evening will include dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 pm and a silent auction… She adds that the event is an important fundraiser for the shelter… See details on the Emmet Count Animal […]
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D.O.T Accepting Comment On Proposed Road Project
November 1, 2024
(Ames)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed road project in Sioux county. It would involve replacing pavement on a stretch of Highway 18 in Hull, along with 10 foot wide shoulders. A detour will be in place during construction, planned for this coming spring. D.O.T officials say access to […]
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Representatives Of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s Office To Hold Open Office Hours In The Region
November 1, 2024
(Undated)– Representatives of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s office will be holding office hours throughout the region later this month. The first session is set for Wednesday, November 13th from 11:0 am until 12 Noon in the council chambers at the Graettinger City Hall. Another will be held Thursday, November 14th in Osceola county from 9:00 […]
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Burn Bans Lifted For Emmet & Osceola Counties
October 31, 2024
(Undated)– Burn bans previously in effect for two area counties were allowed to expire today (Thurs. Oct. 31st) thanks to measurable rainfall that occurred late Wednesday and earlier today (Thurs.). The ban for Osceola county was lifted effective at 1:30 pm this (Thurs.) afternoon; the ban for Emmet county was canceled as of 2:00 pm […]
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The Snow Seemed Like A Trick; The Moisture Is A Treat
October 31, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A large part of the region woke up this (Thurs.) morning to the first snowfall of the season. Meteorologist Amanda Penning with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says accumulations were under an inch and were limited primarily to grassy areas… And even though it may seem early to see those first […]
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Restoration Planned For Turtle Lake, Immediately Adjacent To West Lake Okoboji
October 31, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A fundraising campaign is underway to restore Turtle Lake, a vital waterway connecting Miller’s Bay, Emerson Bay and Spencer Beach on West Lake Okoboji. Larry Harden serves on the Save Turtle Lake Committee. He tells KUOO news Turtle Lake, near Crescent Beach, was created in the early 1900’s as part of a canal […]
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Spirit Lake Police Chief Offers Tips For Staying Safe This Halloween
October 31, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– With halloween comes a reminder for everyone to be extra cautious this (Thurs.) evening. Spirit Lake Police Chief Shane Brevik… Brevik says motorists need to be especially vigilant… Brevik says there’s one area of Spirit Lake in particular that sees a lot of foot and vehicular traffic on Halloween… Trick or treating for […]
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ILCC Offering Fun, Safe, Alternative To Trick-Or-Treating
October 31, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is offering a safe alternative to Trick or Treating this year. They’ll be holding a free Trunk or Treat event this (Thurs.) evening from 5:00 until 6:00 pm at the Christensen Building on the Estherville campus. It’s being put on by the college’s Student Senate. Iowa Lakes’ athletic teams, clubs […]
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