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City Officials In Spencer Complete Preparations For Clay County Fair
September 5, 2024
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say final preparations have been made for this year’s Clay County Fair, which starts Saturday. Public Works Director Mark White says those traveling the streets around the perimeter of the fairgrounds need to use some extra caution… White says a large pile of flood debris on a parking lot on […]
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Sanborn Bank Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge
September 5, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Sanborn man has pleaded guilty in federal court following the robbery of a bank in Sanborn earlier this year. 40-year-old Del Martinnez Evans Jr. is accused of robbing the Sanborn Savings Bank back on Jan. 22. He originally faced state charges of second-degree robbery and second-degree theft, which he pleaded not guilty […]
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Disaster Recovery Center In Lyon County Permanently Closing
September 5, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– The Disaster Recovery Center in Rock Rapids will permanently close at 6:00 pm this Saturday, September 7th. That center is located in the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. The Federal Emergency Management Agency made the announcement Wednesday.
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I-90 Crash Injures Two
September 5, 2024
(Fairmont, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening on Interstate 90 in Martin county sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 28-year-old Jesse Dixon of Great Falls, Montanna was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban and 55-year-old Della Bossman of Humboldt, South Dakota was driving a 2019 Ford pickup. Troopers say both vehicles […]
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Okoboji School Bd. Holds First Public Informational Meeting Leading Up To Vote On $69 Million Bond Issue
September 5, 2024
(Milford)– The Okoboji School Board Wednesday evening held the first of four public informational meetings leading up to the November 5th vote on a 69 million dollar bond issue for a new elementary school and to make renovations and additions at the high school. School officials site increasing enrollment, a lack of space and aging […]
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New Person Will Oversee Long Term Flood Recovery Operations In Spencer
September 4, 2024
(Spencer)– A new person will be overseeing the long term flood recovery operations in Spencer. Jessica Wright, who also serves as the city’s Human Resources Director, had been largely in charge of that previously. She told the city council Tuesday those duties are being transitioned to Sheriffa Jones, Director of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, […]
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Crop Expert: Early Frost This Fall Would Be Especially Devastating For Farmers
September 4, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– If there would ever be a fall when an early frost would be especially devastating to farmers, this would be it. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says the fact the majority of crops were planted late this year makes them especially vulnerable… Nesseth says, however, some of the earlier planted […]
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Arnolds Park Re-Vamping Main Entrance
September 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The main entrance to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park will be getting a facelift during the off season. CEO Jon Pausley tells news partner KTIV the new design incorporates some of the park’s history… Pausley says it’s part of ongoing efforts to keep the park up to date. (Thanks news partner KTIV in […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Assistance To Property Owners For Repairing Flood-Damaged Right-Of-Way
September 4, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Tuesday approved a grant program to assist property owners who sustained flood damage to the right-of-way property in front of their homes. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson says $30,000 will be available for a grant program, with $20,000 coming from the Clay County Community Foundation and $10,000 from the Spencer […]
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