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Cause Of A House Fire April 6th In Spencer Has Been Released
April 15, 2025
(Spencer)– The cause of a fire last week in Spencer that heavily damaged a house at 130 East 3rd Street has been determined to be accidental in nature. A press release from Spencer Fire-Rescue says it was the result of improperly discarded smoking materials. Firefighters responded to the residence a little after 10:30 pm April […]
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Heavy Damage Reported In Structure Fire
April 15, 2025
(Spencer)– The cause of a fire earlier today (Monday) that heavily damaged a building in Spencer is undetermined. Firefighters were called shortly before noon to 3601 4th Avenue West and found heavy smoke coming from the exterior upon arriving. Two attack lines were deployed and firefighters made entry to the building. They had to retreat […]
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On A Split Vote, Milford City Council Opts To Keep Hwy. 71 4 Lanes Through The City
April 15, 2025
(Milford)– Highway 71 through Milford is going to remain four lanes. A motion to adopt a resolution to convert the road from four lanes to three was defeated at Monday evening’s city council meeting. Council members Dave Worshek and Kyle Mohni voted in favor and council members Shane Hoffman, Doug Frederick and Chris Hinshaw voted […]
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Weekly Report Shows Corn, Soybean Planting Getting Underway
April 14, 2025
(Undated)– The weekly crops progress report from the USDA and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows corn and soybean planting is getting underway in parts of the state. The report says there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork last week. Most of that consisted of tillage, seeding oats, and applying anhydrous and dry […]
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Debate Over Wind Turbines Heating Up Again In Dickinson County
April 14, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The debate over whether or not more wind turbines should be built in Dickinson county is once again heating up. Invenergy has resurrected plans to construct 67 turbines, primarily in eastern Dickinson county, as part of its Red Rock Wind project. The Dickinson County Board of Adjustment had previously voted down a permit […]
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Authorities Say No Charges Will Be Filed In A Case Of Alleged Animal Abuse
April 14, 2025
(Milford)– Authorities say no charges will be filed in a case of alleged animal abuse in Milford. Milford Police Chief Shilo Brevik says officers were called last week to an apartment complex and conducted an investigation. Brevik says a review by both the City Attorney and County Attorney determined no charges were warranted in the […]
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Jackson’s New City Administrator Gives Update
April 14, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson’s new City Administrator continues to introduce himself to the community and is learning more and more about the area. Jim Langborg comes to Jackson from Greenfield, California where he worked a number of years in the fire and EMS fields. He says probably the biggest transition he’s witnessed since moving to the […]
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Milford RAGBRAI Committee To Hold Update Meeting For The Community
April 14, 2025
(Milford)– The Milford RAGBRAI Committee will hold a meeting later this month to give an update on preparations. It’s scheduled for 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 23rd at the Milford Community Center. Entertainment will be revealed and updates will be given on vendor information and volunteer opportunities. Milford will be the first overnight stop on this […]
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Spencer Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble Is This Saturday (April 19th)
April 14, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer Jaycees will hold their annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 at the Spencer Soccer Complex just east of the Middle School. Kelsey Morisch, one of the organizers, says there will be different age divisions for the kids… She says there will also be a drawing for the grand prize […]
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Federated REA’s Operation Round-Up Reaches Milestone
April 14, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Federated Rural Electric’s Operation Round Up program has surpassed the $1 million milestone for funds given back to local organizations and for high school scholarships. Federated REA marketing and communications manager Andrea Christoffer has been with Federated since Operation Round Up started… April’s donations totaled $19,939 which brings the total to $1,003,521. Christoffer […]
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