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Spirit Lake & Superior Fire Depts. Battle Hay Bale Fire
November 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Firefighters from Spirit Lake and Superior had to contend with strong wind and cold temperatures while battling a hay bale fire this (Wed.) morning. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says they were called around 6:50 am to 1416 255th Avenue, which is just north of Fed Ex. He says eight to nine […]
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Pursuit Through Spencer Ends Tragically
November 20, 2024
(Spencer)– A pursuit through a portion of Spencer late Tuesday afternoon involving a stolen vehicle ended on a tragic note. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the intersection of 11th Street Southwest and 11th Avenue Southwest in Spencer around 4:10 pm. Authorities say the driver, […]
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H-LP School Board Having Preliminary Discussions About 4-Day School Week
November 19, 2024
(Lake Park)– One area school district is having some preliminary discussions about a four-day school week. Harris-Lake Park Superintendent Gary Richardson tells KUOO news what it was that led up to the discussions… Richardson says they’re closely weighing the pro’s and cons of a four-day school week… Richardson adds they are still very early in […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held For Spirit Lake’s New Fareway Store
November 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A ribbon cutting was held late Tuesday afternoon for the new Fareway store at the intersection of Highway 71 and 175th Street in Spirit Lake. Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer was on hand for the event… Market Manager Brian Oppendahl says getting the new store ready to open took a lot of hard work […]
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Dickinson County Has New Tool To Collect Outstanding Property Taxes/Assessments
November 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county officials now have a new tool available to collect from those who have outstanding debts, such as property taxes or assessments that haven’t been paid. County Treasurer Kris Rowley says the “Offset Program” is being made available through the state of Iowa. She says it replaces an existing program and that […]
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Patrons Of Okoboji Comm. School District Urged To Attend Public Input Session
November 19, 2024
(Milford)– Another reminder of a public input session the Okoboji Community School District will be holding Wednesday evening. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the session, known as a “guided charette”, is intended to gather public input into the design of the new elementary school and improvements at the high school. Voters approved a $69 million bond […]
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Spencer City Council Further Considers City Manager Qualification Requirements
November 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of a proposed revision to city code spelling out qualifications for the City Manager position. The council is considering the change as the city continues its search for someone to fill the position. While the council adopted the first reading, the language is likely […]
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Georgia Resident Charged In Southwest Minnesota Stabbing
November 19, 2024
(Mountain Lake, Mn.)– A Georgia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing Monday in southwest Minnesota. Police in Mountain Lake say they were called a little after 10:00 am to a report of a stabbing at a convenience store in that city. Police say the victim, who’s also from Georgia, fled […]
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Outside Consultant To Look Into City Of Spencer Flood Response
November 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is bringing in an outside consultant to evaluate the city’s response to the June flood. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says Rick Rowe, a retired fire chief from Clive, operates a consulting business and will be conducting the review… Bomgaars says it will work hand-in-hand with the development of a hazard mitigation […]
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