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Jackson Hires Interim City Administrator
November 10, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.) The City of Jackson has hired Bret Heitkamp as their interim City Administrator after the resignation of Jim Langborg who was hired earlier this year. Heitkamp talks about why he chose to take the position… “Being originally from southwest Minnesota in this area and our family cabin on Big Spirit and the Okoboji […]
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No Injuries Reported In Emergency Landing Of A Medical Helicopter
November 10, 2025
***UPDATE: New details indicate the helicopter was, indeed, headed to Sioux Falls from Spirit Lake and not Spencer. This story has been revised to reflect the new information (Rock Rapids)– No one was hurt when a medical helicopter made an emergency landing Sunday evening just north of Rock Rapids in Lyon county. Authorities say a […]
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Time To Get That Vehicle Winterized If You Haven’t Already
November 10, 2025
(Undated)– This past weekend should serve as a reminder to get that vehicle winterized, if you haven’t already. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says the number one thing to check is those tires… “If you’re one of those that need to think about buying new tires, maybe it’s time to get out […]
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Crash Totals Vehicle; Multiple Charges Filed Against Driver
November 10, 2025
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported but a vehicle was totaled and multiple charges were issued in a single vehicle crash early this (Mon.) morning in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Makenna Stevens lost control of a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox while traveling southbound on County Road N-14. The vehicle went off the […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Sets Fundraising Goal
November 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy students have officially launched their fundraising campaign. This year’s goal is $80,000, the highest in the program’s 16-year history. Over the next four months students will seek support from their families, friends, businesses and community members to help reach that goal. Funds raised will directly support local […]
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Two Vehicle Collision Sunday Near Jackson Y Results In Multiple Injuries
November 10, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on Highways 9 & 71 just west of the Jackson Y. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year-old Deja Daniels of Ceylon, Minnesota was driving a 2013 Ford F150 westbound and 41-year-old Roger Baltonado Gutierrez of Estherville was driving a 2006 Pontiac eastbound […]
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Fire Near Wallingford Destroys Building And Its Contents
November 8, 2025
(Wallingford)– Fire Friday morning on the south edge of Wallingford destroyed a building and its contents. Wallingford Fire Chief Jared Fischer says they were called a little after 6:00 am to 76 Highway 4 south and found the structure fully engulfed. The Estherville Fire Department also responded to the scene and the two departments put […]
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Two Area Schools Get Special Recognition
November 7, 2025
(Undated)– Special honors for a couple of area high schools. Spirit Lake High School and the Fairmont, Minnesota Junior and Senior High Schools have made the ESPN Honor Roll of the Midwest Region of the Special Olympics of North America Unified Champion Schools. The program honors schools that are champions of inclusion and excellence identified […]
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DNR Official Says They Continue To See A Very High Success Rate With Lake Restoration Projects
November 7, 2025
(Undated)– We told you a couple of days ago about a recently completed restoration of a shallow lake in Emmet county. The project the past few years at West Swan Lake included a draw down of the lake, eradication of rough fish like carp, re-filling the lake, re-vegetation and re-stocking it with bluegills, yellow perch, […]
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