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New Superintendent Hired At George-Little Rock
April 22, 2024
(George)– The George-Little Rock Community School District has a new superintendent. Amanda Miller comes to George-Little Rock from the Coon Rapids-Bayard District where she currently serves as middle school and high school principal. Miller holds a Masters Degree in educational counseling and is anticipating a specialist degree in educational leadership with superintendent licensure from Drake […]
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Candidates Announced For 2024 Fair Queen Contest
April 22, 2024
(Spencer)– Candidates have been announced for this year’s Clay County Fair Queen Contest. They include Linnea Bloom of Marathon, daughter of Stephen and Melanie Bloom; Aubrie Stell of Spencer, daughter of Jason and Melissa Stell; Hannah Tessum of Everly, daughter of Tyler and Ashley Tessum; and Addison Wyman of Spencer, daughter of Leah Wyman. They’ll […]
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Crash On Highway 86 Just North Of Iowa/Minnesota Border Results In Multiple Injuries
April 22, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A two vehicle collision Sunday at the intersection of Highway 86 and 720th Street just north of the Iowa/Minnesota border sent several people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says it involved a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by 46-year-old Shellie Williams of Round Lake and a 2007 PT Cruiser driven by […]
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Man Arrested On Bench Warrant After Not Showing Up For Court In A Dickinson County Sexual Assault Case
April 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A Sioux Falls man wanted on a bench warrant for not making a court appearance in Dickinson county on sexual abuse charges has been taken into custody. 46-year-old Waylon Willard was charged with assault with intent to inflict serious injury—no serious injury…an aggravated misdemeanor; three counts of sexual abuse in the 3rd degree […]
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Spencer Municipal Utilities Recognized For Employee Safety
April 19, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Municipal Utilities has received national recognition for safety. SMU has received the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. SMU earned a gold award in the category for utilities with 30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. Steve Pick, General Manager/CEO of Spencer Municipal Utilities, […]
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Sheldon Man Sentenced On Federal Child Porn Charge
April 19, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Sheldon man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography. 22-year-old Henry Araica-Gonzalez was sentenced Thursday to 12 years. Evidence showed that in February 2023 a minor victim disclosed a sexual relationship with Araica-Gonzalez, leading to an investigation. Law enforcement executed a search warrant and that […]
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Okoboji Blue Water Festival to feature Keynote Speakers Art Cullen and Chris Jones
April 18, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced a couple of distinguished speakers who will share The Keynote Address at this year’s festival. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced that two speakers will address water quality issues at this year’s festival.Co-Chair Greg Drees explains. “We decided after discussing it […]
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Spencer House Fire Injures A Dog
April 18, 2024
(Spencer)– Fire today (Thurs.) damaged a home in Spencer after a stove burner accidentally got turned on. Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says crews were called to 1013 West 5th Street a little after 9:00 am after getting a report of a structure fire with animals in the house. Coulson says the Spencer Police Department and […]
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City Administrator Of Jackson Matt Skaret Moving To Same Job In Fairmont
April 18, 2024
(Jackson)- Jackson will soon have a new face in the position of City Administrator, but Matt Skaret is not quite done with the role as he gets ready to move to Fairmont taking the same position there. Skaret says he’s proud of the work done during his tenure… He also spoke about the new role […]
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