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Forecasters: Bitter Cold Expected This Weekend & Into Next Week
January 17, 2025
(Undated)– Some of the coldest air in recent years is about to descend on the region. The National Weather Service says an arctic front will arrive this (Fri.) afternoon. It could be accompanied by gusty wind and some snow showers, but any accumulations would be limited to a dusting. The biggest story however is going […]
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Jackson Has A New City Administrator
January 17, 2025
(Jackson, Mn)– Jackson has a new City Administrator. Mayor Marcus Polz says they’ve signed an agreement with James Langborg for the position. Mayor Marcus Polz says they were impressed with Langborg’s resume… Mayor Polz thinks Langborg’s emergency management experience will prove to be beneficial… The tentative start date will be March 10th as Langborg will be […]
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2025 U Of O Winter Games Cheerleaders Take The Stage
January 17, 2025
(West Okoboji)– That’s the 2025 University of Okoboji Winter Games Cheerleaders delivering their first cheer during Thursday evening’s cheerleader alumni dinner. For one of this year’s cheerleaders, the shoe is on a different foot. In the past Kylie Zankowski was helping to organize winter games events in her previous position with the Iowa Great Lakes […]
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DNR Holding Public Input Meetings
January 16, 2025
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold public meetings next month to give updates and hear comments on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons. There will also be discussion on possible changes to rules and regulations. Two of the sessions will be held in our area. One of those is scheduled for 6:30 […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Announces 2025 Hall Of Fame Inductees
January 16, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is out with its list of inductees for the 2025 Hall of Fame. This marks the 28th year for the Hall of Fame inductions since the organization’s founding. The annual induction and awards ceremony will be held as part of a series of events Labor Day […]
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Battle Of Chili Pots Is This Saturday, Jan. 18th
January 16, 2025
(Milford)– A tasty competition and fundraiser for area fire departments is coming up this weekend. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says The Battle Of The Chili Pots will be held this Saturday… Simpson says as in past years, the public will have a say as to which department has the tastiest chili… Simpson […]
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A State Senator In Iowa Wants To Make 9 Counties In Minnesota Part Of Iowa
January 15, 2025
(Des Moines)– Iowa State Senator Mike Bousselot says he plans to introduce a bill for the state of Iowa to purchase Minnesota’s southernmost tier of counties. It would include Rock, Nobles, Jackson, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore and Houston counties. Bousselot, an attorney, serves as Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. He says he’s serious […]
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A Major Housing Project In Spirit Lake Is Back On Track
January 15, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A major housing project in Spirit Lake is back on the table after running into some complications previously. Last spring, a developer came to the city with plans for some town homes and apartments on Royal Avenue. The project was contingent on an Iowa Economic Development Authority Grant being awarded. That didn’t happen […]
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