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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits Jackson
September 18, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– City officials in Jackson Saturday shared their frustrations with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar over an ongoing delay on a runway reconstruction project at the city’s airport. The federal government contributed $9 million for the construction, which is now complete. But there have been ongoing delays in testing that needs to be done on […]
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Storm Lake Firefighters Association Employee Accused Of Misappropriating Funds
September 18, 2023
(Storm Lake)– An employee of the Storm Lake Firefighters Association has been charged with theft. On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, the Storm Lake Police Department was notified of discrepancies in financial records regarding the Storm Lake Firefighters Association. Police allege that a Treasurer for the Firefighters Association, identified as 28-year-old Jesus Rojo, of Storm Lake, […]
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Major Housing Project Underway In Jackson
September 18, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– A major housing project is underway in Jackson. Dave Schmidt, the city’s Economic Developer, says the DBS Group is building what will now be called Belmont Heights. He says the project will bring about 240 new housing units in townhomes and apartments to Jackson, along with spec homes for families… Schmidt says the […]
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Dedication Held For Major Wetland Restoration Project
September 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– A dedication ceremony was held this past Thursday for a wetland restoration project just north of Big Spirit Lake. The 195.5 acre complex will be known as the Howard K. Vincent Waterfowl Production area. John Smeltzer, President of the Spirit Lake Protective Association, says the transformation of that area will have a direct […]
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Hwy 71 Causeway/Bridge Between Arnolds Park & Okoboji To Close At 5:00 AM Monday (Sept. 18th)
September 17, 2023
(Okoboji)– The Highway 71 causeway/bridge between Arnolds Park and Okoboji will officially close to all through traffic effective at 5:00 am Monday (Sept. 18th). Those with destinations on either side of the causeway/bridge will need to use alternate routes. Highway 86 is the designated detour route. Dickinson County Road M-56 along the east side of […]
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Spencer Hospital Hospice Program Receives Special Recognition
September 15, 2023
(Spencer)– The Avera@Home hospice program at Spencer Hospital has received some special recognition. Strategic Healthcare Programs has designated the program as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top five percent of all of its eligible clients for the 2022 calendar year. The 2022 award recipients […]
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Clay County Fair Announces Change In Grandstand Act For Sat. (Sept. 16th)
September 15, 2023
(Spencer)– Clay County Fair officials have announced a change in the grandstand act for tomorrow (Sat. 9/16) evening. They say that due to a family matter, Dylan Scott needs to return home and will not be able to perform. Four-time GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress WILL perform as scheduled. Dylan Scott fans who would like […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Asked To Consider A Loitering Ordinance
September 14, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Police Chief in Arnolds Park says it may be time for that city to pass an ordinance to discourage loitering. Al Kruger says he’s been seeing more and more of that taking place recently… Kruger asked the city council Wednesday evening to put it on their radar and to perhaps consider passing […]
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Sioux County Placing Moratorium On Wind & Solar Projects
September 14, 2023
(Orange City)— The Sioux County Board of Supervisors has placed a one-year moratorium on solar and wind projects in that county. The text of the ordinance says that the county board, along with Sioux County’s Zoning Board, and the Sioux County Board of Adjustment desire to place a one-year moratorium on the development of any […]
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