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Road Construction Continues On SW Side Of Big Spirit Lake
September 10, 2025
(Orleans)– A major road project continues on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake. The work on 140th Street between Peoria Avenue, or St. Margaret’s Cemetery, and the pump house, or Hill Avenue, has been ongoing throughout the summer. Orleans Mayor Bill Maas says weather permitting, the intersection at the cemetery should hopefully once again […]
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It’s Disability Awareness, 1st Responders Day At The Clay County Fair
September 10, 2025
(Spencer)– It’s another special day today (Wed.) at the Clay County Fair Powered by SMU. Fair General Manager Jason Brockshus says it’s a day to recognize those with disabilities as well as first responders… “An awesome vintage car, cop car and vintage fire truck display as well as some first responder vehicles in Central Park […]
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Voters In Two Area School Districts Decide Fate Of Funding Measures
September 10, 2025
(Undated)– Voters in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District overwhelmingly defeated a tax measure in a special election Tuesday. Unofficial results show 398 voted against the measure with only 112 in favor. It would have allowed the district to collect up to $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed valuation over the next 10 years and would have […]
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Sioux County Collision Claims Life Of A Teen; Seriously Injures Another
September 10, 2025
(Sioux Center)– A collision Tuesday at the north junction of Highways 18 and 75 in Sioux county claimed the life of one teen and seriously injured another. The Iowa State Patrol says 53-year-old Michael Bembenek of Rosholt, Wisconsin, was driving a 2009 Peterbilt semi and had stopped facing east on Highway 18. Troopers say a […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Vote To Continue Public Hearing On Controversial Drainage Project
September 9, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A public hearing on a possible drainage project in the Terril area was held as part of Tuesday’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. About 1,400 acres of land is encompassed in the area of proposed improvements, including the north half of the city of Terril. About 180 landowners would be included. Four […]
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Spencer Awarded RISE Grant
September 9, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has been awarded up to $833,125 through the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy program. The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission, which administers the program, awarded the grant at their meeting today (Tues.). The funding is through the the Business Relocation and Job Retention Local Development program. It will go toward the […]
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There’s Been A Change In This (Tues.) Evening’s Grandstand Line Up At The Clay County Fair
September 9, 2025
(Spencer)– There’s been a change in the lineup for this (Tues.) evening Roots and Boots Tour performance in front of the grandstand at the Clay County Fair. Fair officials released the following statement at noon today (Tues.). It reads as follows: “Due to unforeseen transportation issues within the band, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye are […]
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Spirit Lake High School Key Club to Hold Free Movie Night
September 9, 2025
The Spirit Lake High School Key Club along with the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis are hosting a FREE movie night. Summer Stoller, who is the President of the Spirit Lake High School Key Club, says why they chose a movie night. “So, the Spirit Lake noon Kiwanis was awarded with a mental health matters grant […]
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Jackson County Receives Funding from National Opioid Settlement
September 9, 2025
(Jackson) Jackson and Cottonwood counties are taking action against the opioid epidemic with new funding opportunities for local organizations. Thanks to a multi-billion-dollar national settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors, the county expects to receive over half a million dollars over the next 18 years. Lindsay Chapman Nesseth, Health Strategist and Public Health Nurse for […]
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Mn. DNR Seeking Comment On Increasing Yellow Bass Limits On Several Lakes
September 9, 2025
(Windom, Mn.)– The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for public comment on a proposal to increase harvest limits on yellow bass on several lakes in southern Minnesota. Ryan Doorenbos says yellow bass are natural fish in area lakes but are invasive. He says their populations have become excessive… Doorenbos says the increased limits […]
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