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“My Town” Video Premiers Locally
October 31, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A video highlighting the quality of life and business and job opportunities in the region made its local premier Wednesday at The Majestic Pavilion in Arnolds Park. The “My Town” video is part of a YouTube series produced by Twin Cities journalist and documentarian Cory Hepola. The local episode highlights the four counties […]
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Food Pantry For This Saturday At Good News Community Church Canceled
October 30, 2024
(Okoboji)– The food pantry that was scheduled for this Saturday, November 2nd, at Good News Community Church in Okoboji has been canceled. Organizers say they did not receive a food delivery. They add the pantry will be open Saturday, November 16th.
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Stand Off In Cottonwood County Ends In Arrest Of Minneapolis Man
October 30, 2024
(Westbrook, Mn.)– A Minneapolis man wanted on warrants was taken into custody Tuesday in Westbrook. The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were notified this past Sunday by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Violent Crime Reduction Unit of a person believed to be in that city who was wanted on warrants from Anoka […]
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Mayor Of Spencer Vows City Must & Will Improve Monitoring & Warning Systems For Future Flood Events
October 30, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars was among those addressing a community meeting Tuesday evening into the flood this past June that ravaged that community. He addressed the steps the city is taking to help warn residents during similar events in the future… Bomgaars says the city will also be utilizing tools available through the Iowa […]
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Director Of Iowa Flood Center Says Weather Extremes Likely To Be More Intense, More Frequent In Years To Come
October 30, 2024
(Spencer)– A sobering warning from the Director of the Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa. Dr. Larry Weber says those of us living in the upper Midwest need to be better prepared for the impacts of extreme shifts in weather patterns stemming from climate change. He says both the intensity and severity of […]
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Nominations Sought For Business Awards
October 29, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is putting out a call for nominations for their annual Business Recognition Awards, to be presented at their annual luncheon in January. Awards will be presented in several different categories including Small Business Excellence for fewer than 30 employees; Large Business Excellence for those with 30 or more […]
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Man Charged For Sexually Abusing A Child In Dickinson County Sentenced
October 29, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The defendant in a case out of Dickinson county involving the sexual abuse of a child has been sentenced. Mykuya Kleveland was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse in the 3rd degree…a class “C” felony. Kleveland was originally charged with sexual abuse in the 2nd degree, […]
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Clay County Fair Association Seeking Board Candidates & Members
October 29, 2024
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair Association is seeking candidates for its board of directors and general membership. The Fair Association’s annual meeting and election of the Board of Directors will be held February 25th. Elected board members serve three-year terms and help share the fair’s direction by electing the Executive Committee and approving changes to […]
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Groundbreaking Held Monday On Major Housing Development In Arnolds Park
October 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Ground was broken Monday on a major housing project in Arnolds Park. Drew Hage is a spokesman for Spirit of Okoboji, which is spearheading the Emerald Estates housing project just east of the Emerald Hills Golf Course… He says site work is already underway on the project, which will also include some new […]
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