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Lake Park Fire Dept. Responds To Report Of Smoke At H-LP Middle School-High School
June 15, 2024
(Lake Park)– A report of some smoke in the library at the Harris-Lake Park Middle School-High School late this (Saturday) morning prompted a response from firefighters. Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret tells KUOO news they were called to the scene around 11:15 am… The building was evacuated as a precaution and no injuries were […]
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June Is Invasive Species Awareness Month
June 15, 2024
(Undated)– The month of June is Invasive Species Awareness Month. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says woodlands, wildlands and waterways draw hundreds of thousands of tourists and recreational users each year. Officials say much of the spread of invasive species comes innocently enough: from people simply enjoying nature. They say uninvited guests can hitch […]
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ILCC Students Volunteer In Chicago During Mission Trip
June 15, 2024
(Estherville)– Students from the Laker Life campus ministry at Iowa Lakes Community College volunteered their time during spring break to serve underprivileged residents during a week-long mission trip to Chicago. Students volunteered at Breakthrough Ministries, which provides meals and shelter for those who are homeless. The students provided, prepared, and served the meals; organized clothes […]
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Bird Flu Detected In Two More NW Iowa Dairy Herds
June 15, 2024
(Des Moines)– Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in two more northwest Iowa dairy herds. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says one case is in a Plymouth county dairy herd and the other is in a Sioux county dairy. The case in Sioux county is the third in that county. A […]
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Head-On Collision Claims A Life
June 15, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– A two vehicle collision on Highway 75 south of Rock Rapids late Friday afternoon claimed a life. The Iowa State Patrol says 48-year-old Joni Wulf of Rock Rapids was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala northbound. Wulf’s vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2018 Jeep Compass driven by 29-year-old Megan […]
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Jackson County Voters To Decide Fate Of Local Sales Tax Measure
June 14, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– Voters in Jackson county this November will decide the fate of a measure that would implement a one percent local sales tax to help fund a new $41.2 million law enforcement center and government center currently under construction. If approved, it’s estimated the sales tax would bring in up to $17.5 million over […]
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Harris-Lake Park School Board Makes Appointment To Fill A Vacant Seat
June 14, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board has a new member. Meeting in special session this (Fri.) afternoon, the board voted unanimously to appoint Kayla Updike to a seat left vacant by a recent resignation. Board President Ebony Rahe tells KUOO news Updike was one of three people who applied to fill the vacant seat. […]
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SL Protective Association Announces Plans To Restore Arch At Templar Park
June 14, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Protective Association is taking on a project to restore the iconic arch entryway at Templar Park on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake. Association President John Smeltzer spoke recently with our news partner, KTIV, about the project… Plans for the renovation include new paint, replacing woodwork, installation of replica […]
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REO Speedwagon to Rock Preservation Plaza June 14
June 14, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-There’s a big concert on tap tonight. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: REO Speedwagon will headline the Live at The Lake Concert at Preservation Plaza Friday evening. Lead singer Kevin Cronin says, the band is looking forward to returning to the Iowa Great Lakes. “When I saw this gig on the itinerary, I’m like, […]
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