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Iowa State Patrol: Allow Some Extra Time If Traveling Over The 4th
July 2, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Travel officials are expecting a near record volume of traffic on the roads over the 4th of July holiday. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says you’ll need to plan ahead for that and allow some extra time, especially if you’re traveling through the lakes corridor… “And the holiday falls on a […]
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Two NW Iowa School Districts Awarded Grants For Therapeutic Classrooms
July 2, 2025
(Undated)– Two northwest Iowa School Districts are among those receiving grants for therapeutic classrooms for students with emotional or behavioral needs. Spencer and Cherokee will each receive a share of $2 million in funds being awarded to eight districts. The Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant was established by state legislation signed into law in 2020. It’s […]
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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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