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Local Economic Development Officials Exploring Pros & Cons Of AI
July 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Economic development professionals in the region say they’re keeping close tabs on the development of AI and the pros and cons the technology presents. Curt Strouth, President and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation says at the moment it’s a bit of a moving target… “If a business has not looked […]
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Collision Wednesday Shuts Down Hwy 71 Just South Of Iowa-Minnesota Border
July 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– We’re awaiting details into a two-vehicle head-on collision that took place a little before Noon Wednesday (July 29th) on Highway 71 about a mile south of the Iowa-Minnesota border. KUOO news has learned at least two people were injured and were transported by ambulance to Lakes Regional Healthcare. One of the vehicles caught […]
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GTRA Announces Interim Superintendent
July 30, 2026
(Graettinger)– The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire School Districts have announced the selection of Jeff Dicks as interim superintendent, pending formal approval by both school boards. Dicks retired as Superintendent at Newell-Fonda in 2024 and most recently served as an interim Superintendent at Estherville-Lincoln Central. He has more than two decades of educational leadership experience. Dicks succeeds […]
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No Injuries Reported In Train Vs Semi Collision
July 29, 2026
(Hartley)– A Reading, Minnesota man escaped injury Tuesday when a semi he was driving collided with a train at a crossing near Hartley. Authorities say 58-year-old Thomas Martin was driving a 1998 Peterbilt southbound on Van Buren Avenue when he failed to yield at the crossing and collided with an eastbound Canadian Pacific train. The […]
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Dickinson County Cleanwater Alliance Announces Major Success: Lower Gar Now Off Impaired Waters List
July 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Efforts to improve water quality in the Iowa Great Lakes are paying off in a big way. As we first reported a month ago, Lower Gar is no longer on the impaired waters list. John Wills, Coordinator of the Iowa Great Lakes Cleanwater Alliance, says the accomplishment was no small undertaking… “One of […]
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Eurasian Watermilfoil Recently Found Growing In One Of The Canals In Wahpeton
July 29, 2026
(Wahpeton)– Some Eurasian watermilfoil was recently found growing in one of the canals in Wahpeton. Andrew Carlson, a fisheries management biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news it was discovered somewhat incidentally… “We had a collaborative project going on with Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Some interns were out kayaking in the Paddler’s […]
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Officials Urge Caution After Elevated Levels Of An Algal Toxin Were Discovered At Silver Lake In Lake Park
July 29, 2026
(Lake Park)– Those participating in recreational activities on Silver Lake in Lake Park are being told to take some precautions. Officials with the Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Program, also known as CLAMP, say screening tests conducted Tuesday (July 28th) on Silver Lake turned up elevated levels of an algal toxin known as microcystin. They say […]
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Spirit Lake Schools Awarded Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant
July 29, 2026
(Des Moines)– Several schools in the area have been awarded competitive grants to establish therapeutic classrooms for students with emotional or behavioral needs. Local districts receiving the funds include George-Little Rock, Spirit Lake and Storm Lake. The Iowa Department of Education awarded a little more than $2.35 million in competitive grants to 10 school districts. […]
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Authorities Warn Of “Bond” Scam
July 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County authorities are again alerting the public to a phone scam. The Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling residents claiming to be a “sergeant” or a bondsman, stating that a friend or family member is in jail and needs immediate payment for bond. They request money be sent electronically. The Dickinson County […]
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