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Lake Park City Council Holds First Reading On Proposed Revisions To Zoning Ordinance
January 9, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council Monday evening approved the first reading on some changes being proposed for the city’s zoning ordinance. It followed a public hearing that drew comment from several residents concerned over tighter requirements for landscaping in residential areas around Silver Lake. Members of the Planning Zoning Commission say they were […]
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Furnace Issue Said To Be Cause Of Apartment Fire
January 9, 2024
(Primghar)– One unit in an apartment complex was damaged in a fire today (Tues.) in Primghar. According to Primghar Fire Chief Cory Crouch, at about 11:00 am, the Primghar Fire Department was called to the report of an apartment fire at Prairie Winds Apartments, an 8-plex apartment building in Primghar. The chief says the fire […]
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Dickinson County Engineer Gives Reminder On Protocol For Plowing County Roads
January 9, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Engineer Cole Budach is reminding the public of the protocol that’s used in plowing county roads. He says the highest traveled roads take first priority… He adds there could be some variations to that depending upon conditions… Budach also offers this reminder… Budach also has this reminder when it comes to […]
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Lake Park City Council Gives Nod For Talks To Continue Over Possible Land Swap With School
January 9, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council Monday expressed interest in a possible land swap with the school district. As we reported previously, the school district has proposed a possible swap of land where the existing elementary school is located as well as some property to the north where a playground is currently located and […]
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Collision On Hwy 18 In Clay County Results In Minor Injuries
January 9, 2024
(Ruthven)– Officials say slick roads were a contributing factor in a two vehicle collision Monday evening on Highway 18 east of Dickens that resulted in minor injuries. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old John Marcum was driving a 2003 Ford pickup eastbound and 23-year-old Ally Montgomery of Arnolds Park was driving a 2011 Toyota […]
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Spencer Hospital Out With Popular Names For Babies Born There In 2023
January 8, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Hospital is out with a list of common names for boys and girls born there in 2023. They literally cover the gamut from A to Z with girl names ranging from Adalynn to Zyanya and boys from Aengus to Zion. For baby girls, names beginning with the letter “A” were most popular with […]
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Utility Officials Remind Everyone To Keep An Eye On Meters During Wintry Weather
January 8, 2024
(Undated)– Utility providers are requesting customers keep an eye on meters during wintry weather. Officials with Black Hills Energy say a buildup of snow and ice on natural gas meters can create a safety hazard and even cut off the flow of gas to heating equipment and other appliances. Customers are urged to check their […]
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Officials Say A Project To Remove Invasive Trees In An O’Brien County Park Was A Success
January 8, 2024
(Sutherland)– Officials with the Little Sioux Watershed Conservation Partnership say a cedar tree cutting workday last week in O’Brien county was a success. Amy Crouch, a spokesperson for the group, says community members, volunteers and environmental enthusiasts combined their efforts to remove the invasive trees at Dog Creek Park near Sutherland on January 4th. Crouch […]
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Okoboji Community School District Informs Patrons Of School Safety/Security Improvements
January 8, 2024
(Milford)– Another area school district is responding following last week’s school shooting in Perry, Iowa. In a letter to district patrons, officials with the Okoboji Community Schools say they are continually working to address security concerns. They say that includes ongoing ALICE, or Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate drills. The letter states that such […]
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