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Dickinson County Supervisors Adopt Revisions To Accessory Dwelling Regulations
September 19, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to revise accessory dwelling use regulations in the county’s zoning ordinance. Zoning Administrator Megan Kardell says it reflects a new state law that went into effect this past July 1st pertaining to accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s… […]
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Study Findings Confirm Challenges Locally With Child Care Availability
September 19, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, is out with the findings of a Child Care Market Analysis and Strategic Plan, conducted in a partnership with First Children’s Finance. The report says over the past 12 months, parents in the Spencer area experienced child care challenges affecting their job with 66 percent indicating the […]
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City Officials In Spencer Say A Flood Mitigation Project At The Fire Station Has Been Rejected By FEMA
September 18, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’ve been informed FEMA will NOT be providing funding for a flood mitigation project at the fire station. City Manager Kevin Robinson informed the council earlier this week they’ve been denied funding through the General Public Assistance program to relocate some boilers that were damaged in the 2024 flood… […]
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Teens Arrested In Storm Lake Vehicle Thefts
September 18, 2025
(Storm Lake)– Two juveniles have been arrested following a string of vehicle burglaries and a stolen vehicle in Storm Lake. Just after midnight on Monday, officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary in the 800 block of West Milwaukee Avenue in Storm Lake. The vehicle showed signs of forced entry and an attempted […]
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Abandoned Rail Cars Near Superior Have Moved & Have New Owners
September 18, 2025
(Superior)– If you travel on Highway 9 between Spirit Lake and Superior on a regular basis chances are you’ve noticed some abandoned rail cars that had been parked for more than 20 years on tracks just west of Superior have been moved. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails tells KUOO news the cars have been […]
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Law Enforcement Agencies In SW Minnesota Issue Alert About A New Text Message Scam
September 18, 2025
(Undated)– Law enforcement agencies in Minnesota are warning the public of a text message scam. It pertains to a notification supposedly coming from the Minnesota Department of Revenue. It tells the recipient they have a refund coming and that they need to submit account information by clicking on a link in the text message. Authorities […]
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IGL Chamber Gearing Up For A Couple Of Major Fall Events
September 18, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a couple of fall events. President/CEO Blain Andera says one of those is the University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Saturday, September 27th at Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park… “A reminder that registration is open. There’s a bike ride, keg toss, stein holding […]
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Two NW Iowa Entities Awarded Funding Through Iowa Homelessness Prevention Fund
September 17, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $1.3 million to assist homelessness prevention efforts throughout the state. Two entities in northwest Iowa are among those receiving funding. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, which serves Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties is getting $80,600. Family Crisis Centers, which serves Cherokee, […]
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Soybean Harvest Getting Underway In Some Areas
September 17, 2025
(Undated)– Combines are starting to roll through some earlier planted soybean fields in the region. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services says the recent dry weather has allowed earlier variety beans to dry down nicely… “A lot of guys will spread out some maturities and different planting dates because you like to spread that bean […]
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