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Pet Owners Urged To Take Some Additional Precautions Over The 4th Of July
July 2, 2025
(Estherville)– Pet owners are being advised to take some extra precautions as we head into the 4th of July holiday period. Kristi Henning of the Emmet County Animal Shelter says the loud noises caused by fireworks can create a lot of anxiety with dogs, especially. She says there are some products available to help out… […]
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Spirit Lake Officials Say A New State Law Requires Them To Allow The Use Of Fireworks On Certain Dates
July 2, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– City officials in Spirit Lake say residents WILL now be able to shoot off fireworks July 3rd and July 4th, as well as on December 31st, as the result of a new state law that went into effect Tuesday. The use of fireworks on any other days in Spirit Lake remains prohibited. Fireworks […]
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Alliant Energy Planning For Additional Wind Generation
July 2, 2025
(Undated)– Alliant Energy plans to add up to 1,000 megawatts of wind energy generation in Iowa. That’s according to a filing with the Iowa Utilities Commission. The company says the additional generation is needed to meet future demand. Alliant Energy will own and operate the wind generation projects once operational. The company anticipates a decision […]
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Corn, Soybean Crops Progressing Somewhat Ahead Of Normal
July 2, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Area crops continue to make good progress. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield says corn will be much taller than knee high this Fourth of July… “We’ve got a lot of corn right now that’s chest high or even head high in some cases, and so it really has come along […]
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Travel Trailer Catches Fire
July 2, 2025
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported when a travel trailer went up in flames Tuesday in Spencer. Firefighters were called around 4:17 pm to 500 block of 2nd Avenue Southeast and found the trailer completely engulfed when they arrived. All of the occupants had evacuated safely and it was confirmed there was no propane in the […]
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Administrative Changes Go Into Effect At Harris-Lake Park
July 1, 2025
(Lake Park)– Some changes in administration are taking effect today (Tuesday) for the Harris-Lake Park Community School District. Mike Thompson is now the district’s Superintendent, succeeding Gary Richardson who had been serving in that capacity previously… “I’ve just finished my third year here at HLP as the elementary principal and then replacing myself will be […]
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Hands-Free Law Now In Effect In Iowa
July 1, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Beginning today (Mon.) in Iowa, expect to get pulled over if a law enforcement officer sees you with your phone in your hands while you’re driving. While the hands-free law is now in effect, trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says they aren’t fining violators just yet. He says that will […]
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“Operation Dry Water” To Be Conducted July 4th-6th
July 1, 2025
(Undated)– State, federal and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs while on the water. Susan Stocker, boating law administrator and education coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says they’ll be conducting a special enforcement campaign again this year over the 4th of July holiday weekend. She says it’s called “Operation […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Funds For Self-Care Space
July 1, 2025
(Spencer)– Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a grant to create a new self-care space at their main office. The $1,700 grant is through the Lakes Decategorization/Community Partnerships for Protecting Children. Sarah Heinrichs-Wurm, VP of Program Development and Specialized Services at Seasons Center, says the room will be equipped with grounding tools, […]
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