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44th Walleye Weekend Falls Just Short Of Record For Participants
May 4, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Some additional details are coming in from Walleye Weekend. Officials with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce say this year’s event was four entries away from surpassing last year’s record of a little more than 2,300 participants. As we reported previously, two tagged walleye were caught over the weekend: one had […]
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Taking Care of Your Gut Can Support Your Mental Health
May 4, 2026
Dr. Janette Simon of Des Moines Valley Health & Human Services started Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing with us about the impact that your gut can have on your mental health and more during this episode of the Morning Juice.
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Maggie Moser Crowned 2026 Clay County Fair Queen
May 4, 2026
(Spencer)– Maggie Moser of Spencer, daughter of Jason and Melissa Moser, was crowned 2026 Clay County Fair Queen during a ceremony this past weekend. Moser will represent the Clay County Fair at parades and various events this summer. First Runner-Up is Madelyn Garcia of Linn Grove, daughter of Verity and Emilio Garcia.
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Corridor Awards Homegrown Talent Grants
May 4, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has announced this year’s recipients of Homegrown Talent grants. They include Clayton Ehlers from Buena Vista county, who plans to expand and diversify his family’s farming operation; Dalayna Brugman of Clay county, a Junior Hog Buyer at Tyson Fresh Meats in Storm Lake; Tyler Adams from Dickinson county, […]
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Emmet County Sheriff’s Office Says Dogs Running At-Large In Armstrong Area Are Killing Small Livestock
May 4, 2026
(Estherville)– Authorities in Emmet county are cracking down on those who allow dogs to run at-large. They site several incidents in the Armstrong area since October of last year in which dogs attacked and killed small livestock. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says charges have been filed against several people in the incidents, with some […]
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Seasons Center Offering Mental Health First Aid Training Session
May 4, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Sarah-Heinrichs Wurm, with Seasons Center for Behavioral Health, says it’s important to offer these training sessions… “What we like to do in May is do a variety of activities, trainings and things that really promote mental health awareness and provide education and resources to individuals and really […]
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A Tagged Walleye Was Caught During Walleye Weekend, But…
May 4, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The 44th Walleye Weekend is now in the books. A tagged walleye that WOULD have been $44,000 WAS caught in this year’s tournament, but there’s a bit of a snag, as Blain Andera of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce pointed out during Sunday’s awards ceremony… “On the rules sheet, all […]
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Lakes Area Protective Associations Issue A Reminder With Walleye Weekend Upon Us
May 1, 2026
(Wahpeton)– Clean, drain and dry. That’s the plea protective associations in the Iowa Great Lakes Area are putting out as hundreds of anglers make their way to the area for Walleye Weekend. Pete DeKock is the President of the Okoboji Protective Association… “With so many boats coming in for Walleye Weekend from other watersheds, it’s […]
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Fundraiser For Oaxaca Youth Empowerment To Be Held Fri. Evening (May 1st) At Pearson Lakes Arts Center
April 30, 2026
(Okoboji)– Oaxaca Youth Empowerment has supported children and youth in Oaxaca, Mexico the past 25 years. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for young people and their families in Oaxaca by supporting their educational opportunities. Dennis Lippon of Spirit Lake, a longtime supporter of the mission, talks about the program… “Oaxaca Youth […]
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