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Statewide Tornado Drill Planned For Today (Wed.) In Iowa
March 27, 2024
(Undated)– A reminder that we are in the midst of Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state of Iowa. Most communities throughout the state will sound tornado sirens around 10:00 this (Wed.) morning as part of a statewide tornado drill. That will NOT be the case, though, in Dickinson county. Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret […]
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Public Informational Meeting Set For April 2nd For Major Road Project In Milford
March 27, 2024
(Milford)– A public informational meeting on a major road project in Milford will be held next week. County Road A-34, or 13th Street, will be undergoing a reconstruction this spring and summer from Highway 71 to the west city limits. Mayor Steve Anderson says the meeting is planned for this coming Tuesday, April 2nd… Tuesday’s […]
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I-90 Semi Crashes Send Drivers To The Hospital
March 27, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– Two people were injured in separate semi crashes Tuesday on Interstate 90 in Jackson county. The first took place around 5:40 am near mile marker 53. Troopers say 49-year-old Christopher Flanery of Kasson, Minnesota lost control of a 2019 Freightliner that left the road and went into the median. Flanery was taken to […]
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Traffic Stop Lands Estherville Man In Jail
March 27, 2024
(Estherville)– A traffic stop this past Saturday in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of an Estherville man. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle around 2:00 am after observing it speeding in the area of 180th Street and 370th Avenue. Upon investigating it was determined the driver, 22-year-old Kevin […]
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Motorists On Hwy 71 In Arnolds Park Will Notice Some More Changes
March 26, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– There will be another change in traffic flow on Highway 71 through Arnolds Park as part of the ongoing work on the road through the lakes corridor. The Iowa Department of Transportation says that beginning Tuesday, April 2nd weather permitting, and continuing through Thursday, May 23rd, traffic on Highway 71 from Lake Street […]
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Emmet County Lifts Burn Ban
March 26, 2024
(Estherville)– A ban on open burning in Emmet county has been lifted. Emergency Management officials say moisture received over the past several days has been sufficient to allow for the ban to be lifted. It was implemented a couple of weeks ago out of concern of what was then a high fire danger. Emergency Management […]
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Two Candidates Seeking Republican Nomination For Emmet County Sheriff In June 4th Primary
March 26, 2024
(Estherville)– Two people will be seeking the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Emmet county in the June 4th primary election. Chief Deputy Justin Schultes and Patrol Sergeant Jeff Merrill have filed papers as republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Mike Martens isn’t seeking a fifth term.
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Dickinson County Trails Looking At Extending To West Of Lake Park
March 26, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) adopted a resolution to apply for grant funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program, or a TAP Grant, through the Iowa Department of Transportation. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails says it would go toward phase 4D of the Tatanka Ska Trace project, extending the rail […]
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American Red Cross Holding Blood Drives In The Area
March 26, 2024
(Undated)– The American Red Cross will hold several blood drives in the next week in northwest Iowa. Account Manager Nikki Hill says they’ve noticed a downturn in donations lately… She adds that donors will receive a special t-shirt if they donate through April 7th… Drives are scheduled for today (March 26th) at the Milford Community […]
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