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State Auditor Issues Report On Dickinson County’s Finances For Fiscal Year Ended June 30th, 2022

July 14, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The State Auditor’s Office has released an audit report on Dickinson county’s finances for the fiscal year that ended this past June 30th. It shows the county’s revenues totaled $28.81 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior year. Expenses totaled $16.77 million, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. The decrease […]

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We Now Know The Identity Of One Of Two Victims In Separate House Fires Thursday In Dickinson County

July 14, 2023

(Lake Park)– We’ve learned the identity of a person who was found deceased in a house fire early Thursday in Lake Park. The victim is identified as 40-year-old Jesse Kilgore of Lake Park. Lake Park firefighters were called to 305 East 5th Street in Lake Park around 1:00 am Thursday and found the living room […]

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Lake Park House Fire Victim Passes Away

July 13, 2023

(Lake Park)– The person found in a house on fire in Lake Park earlier today (Thursday) has passed away. The name of the victim has not been released, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. The same fire also claimed the life of a dog. For more information, see the story posted earlier today […]

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Three Teens Face Charges In Storm Lake Stabbing

July 13, 2023

(Storm Lake)– Several teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing incident in Storm Lake. Storm Lake Police say they were called to a fight at around 8:40 Tuesday night at the intersection of Seneca Street and East Lakeshore Drive. A 15-year-old male was suffering from a stab wound. He was transported by private vehicle from […]

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Woman Found Deceased In House Fire In Milford

July 13, 2023

(Milford)– A woman has been found deceased in a house fire this (Thurs.) morning in Milford. The name of the victim hasn’t been released. Fire Chief Jim Carpenter tells KUOO news heavy smoke could be seen coming from the residence at 1007 L Avenue… He says the home, which is listed for sale, sustained quite […]

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Motorcycle Crash On I-90 Near Jackson Sends One Person To The Hospital

July 13, 2023

(Jackson, Mn.)– A motorcycle crash Wednesday on Interstate 90 near Jackson sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 51-year-old John Polley of Warren, Minnesota lost control of a 2019 Harley Davidson while traveling eastbound at mile marker 76. The motorcycle came to rest in the south ditch. Polley was taken by […]

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One Person Is Hospitalized Following Overnight House Fire In Lake Park

July 13, 2023

(Lake Park)– An overnight house fire in Lake Park sent one person to the hospital. Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret tells KUOO news they were called to 305 East 5th Street around 1:00 am this (Thursday) morning… Ehret says the condition of the person isn’t known. A dog perished in the fire. He says […]

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Changes Planned For 2nd Phase Of Reconstruction Of Hwy 71 Through Lakes Corridor This Fall

July 13, 2023

(Arnolds Park)– Representatives of the Iowa Department of Transportation briefed the Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening on some changes being made to the second phase of the reconstruction of Highway 71 through the lakes corridor. Dakun Schultz, a transportation planner with the D.O.T’s regional office in Sioux City, says instead of more intersection work, […]

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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Hear Update On Drug Court Program

July 12, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday heard an update on the recently established drug court program. It’s being funded through the county’s share of settlement money from opioid lawsuits. The county is getting a little more than $208,000 through one of those and is projected to receive $200,000 to $300,000 through another. […]

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Crop Expert: Rain Came At A Critical Time

July 12, 2023

(Lakefield, Mn.)– The rain that fell across the region this (Wed.) morning couldn’t have come at a better time. That word from Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield… Nesseth says it’s a critical time for crop development. He says the corn is pollinating and setting ears and soybeans are blooming and starting to […]

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