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Jackson County Courthouse Illuminated In Purple For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 2, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Courthouse is being illuminated in purple through the month of September in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. County officials say it’s also intended to show support for individuals and families affected by suicide loss. They add Jackson County’s suicide rate is higher than the statewide average in Minnesota […]
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Update On M-56 Construction
September 1, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– We have an update on construction on a heavily traveled road on the east side of East Lake Okoboji. As we reported previously, a re-surfacing project is underway on County Road M-56, or the “Camp Foster Road” as some refer to it. The Dickinson County Engineer’s Office says paving operations on that road […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Department Will Hold A Fundraising Event This Friday, September 4th
September 1, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department will hold a fundraising event this weekend. Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news they’ll be holding their annual Dance this Friday evening, September 4th… “And we’ve got a live band coming. We’re going to be at the Okoboji Barn and Grill. We had it there last year and […]
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Veteran’s Day At 2026 Clay County Fair Will Have Renewed Relevance This Year
September 1, 2026
(Spencer)– Veteran’s Day at this year’s Clay County Fair will take on a renewed emphasis in conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary. Clay County Fair Manager/CEO Jason Brockshus says patriotic events will be taking place that day throughout the grounds… “We have a Veteran’s Day parade, we have a Veteran’s Day program in the ballroom at […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Proposal Allowing Motorcycle Driving Tests To Be Conducted Locally
September 1, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Driving tests for motorcycle licenses will soon be available locally through the Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office and its driver’s license station. The Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a request to offer the tests on a weekly basis in the southwest corner of the courthouse parking lot. Kendra Clayton is a deputy with […]
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Residents In Jackson County Central School District To Decide Fate Of An Operating Referendum In November
September 1, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Residents in the Jackson County Central Community School District will head to the polls in November to decide the fate of an operating referendum. A similar proposal, that also included a capital projects levy, failed last year. Superintendent Dr. Mike Neubeck says they’re only seeking an operating referendum this go-round… “This year, though, […]
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Pursuit Ends With Two Arrests
September 1, 2026
(Sheldon)– Two men were arrested Sunday following a pursuit that started in Orange City and ended near Sheldon. Police say 21-year-old Henry Kwame Tandoh Otchere of Fridley, Minnesota, and his passenger, 18-year-old Jayden Prince Hopkins of Denver, Colorado, were taken into custody. Authorities say the incident began after officers received a report of an erratic […]
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FEMA Releases Millions Of Dollars In Assistance To NW Iowa Communities Hit Hard By Flooding In 2024
September 1, 2026
(Washington, D.C.)– Northwest Iowa counties, cities, and school districts will receive more than $16 million through two rounds of federal funding for storm recovery, flood mitigation, and future emergency preparedness. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s office announced the awards in two separate releases. The first includes nearly $17.5 million statewide for damage and recovery costs; the […]
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