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New Interactive Exhibit At Dickinson County Museum Brings The Past To The Present
October 17, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A new, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit will soon be unveiled at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake. It’s located in the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad depot, constructed on the site at which it currently stands, in 1884. Museum Director Cole Clawson says the project represents four years of planning […]
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Crash On Hwy 86 At I-90 Injures Storm Lake Woman
October 17, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A single vehicle crash late Thursday morning at the entrance ramp with Interstate 90 at Highway 86 south of Lakefield injured a Storm Lake woman. The Minnesota State Patrol says 86-year-old Shirley Johnston of Storm Lake was driving a 2007 Toyota northbound on Highway 86 when the vehicle left the road, overturned, and […]
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Emmetsburg Voters Deciding Fate Of $25 Million Bond Issue As Part Of November 4th Election
October 16, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– As part of the November 4th election, voters in the Emmetsburg Community School District will decide the fate of a $25 million bond issue for a elementary school that would replace the current West Elementary. District officials say that building is 75-years-old and is crowded and outdated. They say that if it’s approved, the […]
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Another Reminder That Early/Absentee Voting Is Currently Underway For Nov. 4th City & School Elections
October 16, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A reminder that early and absentee voting is now underway for the November 4th city and school elections throughout Iowa. Early voting started Wednesday and continues through November 3rd. The location to do that in Dickinson county is the Election Room adjacent to the Auditor’s Office at the courthouse in Spirit Lake. The […]
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Paullina Has A New Police Chief
October 16, 2025
(Paullina)– The town of Paullina has a new Police Chief. Mayor Marlin Sjaarda says Luke Hughes of Le Mars will begin serving in that capacity November 3rd. Hughes is currently a certified officer and park ranger for the Plymouth County Conservation Board. He also has been working as a part-time officer with the Hinton and […]
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Officials Emphasizing Importance Of Safety With Several Hunting Seasons Underway
October 16, 2025
(Undated)– Hunting season is beginning to kick into high gear around the region and that has officials reminding everyone to play it safe. Emma Wehking is a Conservation Officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For starters, she reminds hunters it’s important to be seen and to make sure you have permission before venturing […]
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Howlin’ Halloween Hike Coming Up At Kenue Park
October 16, 2025
(Okoboji)– Howlin’ Halloween Hike will be the theme of Family Nature Night at the Dickinson County Nature Center. The event will be held Friday, October 24th from 5:00 until 6:30 pm. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult explains what you can expect… “We have kind of a fun twist on Family Nature Night and our Howlin’ […]
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Clay County Collision Results In Minor Injuries
October 15, 2025
(Spencer)– Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday in the 1200 mile of Highway 18, northwest of Everly. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Emma Garberson of Spencer was driving a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse westbound and was signaling to make a turn when she was rear-ended by a 2007 Buick driven by […]
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