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MnDOT Crews To Replace Signs Along Portions Of I-90
April 15, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– Crews will be replacing signs in coming weeks along a stretch of Interstate 90 in southwest Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the work is scheduled to begin April 23rd in Martin, Nobles and Rock counties. MnDOT says the work should have little to no impact on traffic, but motorists are still […]
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Milford Boy Scouts Collect More Than 1,300 Items For Local Food Shelf
April 15, 2024
(Milford)– Milford Boy Scouts Saturday collected 1,344 food items during their “Scouting For Food” event. The donated food will stay locally as it will be transported to the Upper Des Moines Opportunity food pantry in Spirit Lake. The Milford Boy Scouts thank everyone who donated.
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LRH To Hold “Community-wide Baby Shower”
April 15, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare will be holding a community-wide baby shower event Saturday, April 27th at Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center, formerly Arrowwood, in Okoboji. Jennifer Gustafson, Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services at LRH, says it will be going on that day from 9:00 am until 11:00 am and will include […]
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Motorists Advised To Use Extra Caution As Farm Equipment Hits The Roads
April 15, 2024
(Undated)– With spring fieldwork getting underway comes a reminder to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment on the roads. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says most accidents with farm equipment involve people who are following too closely and are distracted… Krull says if you are passing farm equipment, you still need […]
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Forecasters Warning Of A High Fire Danger Across The Region Today (Monday)
April 15, 2024
(Undated)– Today is NOT going to be the day to do any open burning. The National Weather Service says a red flag warning will be in effect for the region from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm this evening due to a very high fire danger. Forecasters say low relative humidity, gusty wind and warm temperatures, […]
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Crash Seriously Injures Estherville Man
April 13, 2024
(Milford)– An Estherville man was seriously injured late this (Friday) afternoon in a single vehicle crash southeast of Milford. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Robert Houseman of Estherville lost control of a 1968 Chevrolet pickup while traveling westbound in the 2500 mile of 260th Street. Deputies say the vehicle left the road and […]
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Dickinson County Recorder Says Her Office Continues To See A Lot Of Traffic For Passports
April 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Itineraries for a lot of people traveling are taking them abroad. Dickinson County Recorder Ann Ditsworth says her office continues to see a pretty high volume of people applying for passports… She says those who have even more immediate needs go to a regional passport processing facility. The one closest to us is […]
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Additional Caution Advised As More Walkers, Bicyclists & Motorcyclists Are Out & About
April 12, 2024
(Undated)– Warm temperatures expected over the weekend will likely bring out a high number of walkers, bicycle riders, and motorcyclists. Trooper Kevin Krull with the Iowa State Patrol says that means we all have to be more alert on the roads… He says motorcycles are joining other vehicles on the road, too… Krull says the […]
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Bill That Would Allow School Staff To Carry Firearms Advances In Iowa Legislature
April 12, 2024
(Des Moines, IA) — A contentious bill proposing that teachers and staff carry firearms in schools is progressing in Iowa’s legislative process. Following Senate debate, the bill heads back to the House for further consideration. Despite removing a section for funding security officers, the legislation maintains background check requirements for armed staff. Advocates argue that […]
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