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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 22, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– May is Mental Health Awareness month and Dr. Janette Simon of Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services in Jackson says this can be a stressful time for farm families… Every job has stress but Dr. Simon says there is another facet that affects farmers… Dr. Simon says there is help for not […]

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Fundraising Campaign For Renovations At JCC Indoor Pool Getting Organized

May 22, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– A campaign to raise funds for renovations of the indoor pool in Jackson is about to get underway. Jeff Johnson serves as co-chairman of the Jackson County Central Pool Task Force, which just recently began meeting again… Johnson says the indoor pool at Jackson County Central High School needs an estimated $7 million […]

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Jackson Community Foundation Announces Grant Awards

May 22, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson Community Foundation has announced its 2025 grant recipients. They include: -JCC Schools- AED Machines and Vision/Hearing Screening equipment.-Jackson County Trails- Educational Trail Decals.-Jackson Library- Vintage Bookshelf Board Games.-Jackson Center for the Arts- Healthy Food Access Program.-Rebulding Together- Home Repair Program for Jackson, MN.-Rhythm of the River- Transportation, Safety, and Signage for […]

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Sherwood Forest Park Ribbon Cutting Set For June 12th

May 22, 2025

(Okoboji)– A ribbon cutting event is now scheduled for Sherwood Forest Park, located at the site of the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji. The project is under the auspices of the Dickinson County Conservation Board. Spokesperson Amy Heibult says they’re excited as the work winds down… Heibult says the new park will offer a […]

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Investigation Into Vehicle Fire Lands Two Men In Jail On Drug Charges

May 21, 2025

(Spencer)– An investigation into a car fire Tuesday evening in Spencer resulted in the arrests of two men on drug charges. In a press release, Spencer police say they were called around 6:11 pm after getting a report of a vehicle on fire at 503 East 9th Street. Upon arriving and making contact with the […]

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ILCC To Offer Additional Transfer Major Degrees Starting This Fall

May 21, 2025

(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is expanding academic opportunities for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Executive Dean Kyle Norris tells KUOO news ILCC will be launching several new Transfer Major degrees this coming fall… Norris says it allows students to stay close to home while also saving on tuition costs the first couple […]

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Ag Expert: The Rain & Pace At Which It Fell Was Extremely Beneficial

May 21, 2025

(Lakefield, Mn.)– Area farmers say the recent rain will be extremely beneficial as crops continue to emerge. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield adds that for the most part, the majority of that rain came at nice, steady pace and soaked in nicely… As we reported earlier, some of that rain was accompanied […]

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Spencer City Council Hears Updates On SEDC Business Grants & Re-Development Project

May 21, 2025

(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council earlier this week heard an update on a grant program for businesses in that city severely impacted by last year’s flood disaster. Curt Strouth is CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, which is administering the program on behalf of the Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC… Strouth also […]

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Wind Damage Late Sunday Into Monday In Parts Of Region Caused By Unusual Phenomenon

May 21, 2025

(Undated)– We’re learning new information into a strong wind event late Sunday night and early Monday that caused significant damage in scattered areas of northwest Iowa. Peter Rogers of the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they received reports of wind as high as 60 to 70 mph in some locations. He says that […]

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Spencer City Council Sets Public Hearing For Proposed Change In Zoning Code

May 20, 2025

(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday set a date for a public hearing on a recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission that would allow some residential housing in the Central Business District and C2 Highway Commercial Districts. Zoning Administrator Adam Severson says if the change IS adopted, it would allow single family residential […]

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