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Preparations Underway For Get Up & Bowl For Special Olympics
March 12, 2026
(Spirit Lake) April 19th is the date for the 15th Annual Get Up and Bowl for Special Olympics and long time volunteer, Nancy Vierkant, says they are looking for corporate sponsors… “We have a gold level and a silver level corporate sponsors. So we’re looking for those and you’ll probably see our athletes and getting […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Worthington, Mn. Man
March 12, 2026
(Worthington, Mn.)– A single vehicle crash very early this (Thurs.) morning near Bigelow, Minnesota, injured a Worthington man. The Minnesota State Patrol says says 29-year-old Virgilio Cerda of Worthington lost control of a 2016 Dodge Caravan. An accident report says the vehicle was traveling westbound through a field, crossed Highway 60 and came to rest […]
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National Weather Service Warning Of Potential For Impactful Conditions In Coming Days
March 12, 2026
(Undated)– The National Weather Service is giving a heads up as a variety of adverse weather will likely be impacting the region beginning later today (Thursday) and continuing all the way into early next week. Forecasters are warning of a high fire danger that will be in place today (Thurs.) with a red flag warning […]
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No Injuries Reported In Rural Clay County House Fire
March 11, 2026
(Dickens)– Fire this (Wednesday) morning damaged a house in rural Clay county. The Dickens Fire Department was called around 6:45 am to 2932 270th Avenue about two miles east of Langdon. Chief Kevin Whalen says flames were coming from under a three-season porch when they arrived. Mutual aid was then requested from the Spencer and […]
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Jackson County Sheriff to Retire at End of Year
March 11, 2026
Jackson County Sheriff Shawn Haken announced on Saturday that he will not seek re-election in 2027 and will retire at the end of this year. Haken says he knew it was time. “You know, I’ve been in law enforcement for thirty four years. That’s a long run once you get to thirty. I think anybody […]
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JCC Suspends Superintendent Search
March 11, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Central School Board voted Monday to suspend the search for a new superintendent and enter negotiations with Dr. Mike Neubeck, Interim Superintendent. A statement released by the school board says six applications were received for the position and that after reviewing the candidates and using the information from the community […]
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Iowa D.O.T Accepting Public Comment On Upcoming Project In Osceola County
March 11, 2026
(Ames)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is accepting public comment on plans to replace a culvert on Highway 59 near Allendorf, in Osceola county. A D.O.T representative says the project is a year or so out… “A generalized project schedule known at this time is that the project letting is anticipated for the spring of […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Sign Off On Agreement To Fix Drainage At Sherwood Forest Park
March 11, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– An agreement has been reached over who’s responsible for fixing drainage issues at the newly constructed Sherwood Forest Park at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji. The Dickinson County Conservation Board has been overseeing the project that’s been plagued by delays. The new park was scheduled to open last summer but it […]
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A Local Service Organization Is Marking A Major Milestone
March 11, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The Lakefield Lion’s Club is celebrating 50 years as they first chartered in September of 1976. Duane Hage, who has been a member since the very beginning, explains how the club got its start… “The Lions at that time in ’76 were expanding, trying to charter more clubs. Jackson came over with a […]
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