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Expect To See Additional Law Enforcement On Roads This Holiday Weekend
July 1, 2023
(Undated)– Heavy traffic is expected on roadways this weekend and through the Independence Day Holiday. Iowa State Trooper Kevin Krull says the effort to keep drivers safe includes a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. He says they are partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Krull […]
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Spirit Lake Protective Association To Hold Annual Pancake Fundraiser Monday (July 3rd)
June 30, 2023
(Orleans)– The Spirit Lake Protective Association will hold its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser this Monday, July 3rd. Association President John Smeltzer says it will be going on that day from 8:00 am until 12 Noon at Mini Wakan State Park on the north side of Big Spirit Lake… Smeltzer says proceeds from the event go […]
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Senator Joni Ernst Addresses Farm Bill During Several Stops In The Region
June 30, 2023
(Undated)– Senator Joni Ernst made a number of stops this week throughout northwest Iowa, including one in Fonda where she addressed the Farm Bill that’s making its way through Congress… However, despite the increase, Senator Ernst did point out that only about 14% is farm programs, while the rest is SNAP and Food Assistance. She […]
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New Laws Go In Effect July 1st In Iowa
June 30, 2023
(Des Moines)– Several new laws are going into effect in Iowa on July 1st. The state government is restructuring, as the number of state agencies will drop from 37 to 16. Educators will not be able to teach about gender identity or sexual orientation until seventh grade. Books that describe or show “sex acts” are […]
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Curly Leaf Pondweed Generating Concern On Big Spirit Lake
June 29, 2023
(Orleans)– Curly leaf pond weed is causing issues on Big Spirit Lake. John Smeltzer, President of the Spirit Lake Protective Association, says it has reached a new level this year… Smeltzer says he’s currently gauging interest in possibly holding a public meeting on the matter… On another matter, the Spirit Lake Protective Association will hold […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Lands Man In Jail On Multiple Drug Charges
June 29, 2023
(Estherville)– A traffic stop Wednesday on the west edge of Estherville landed a man in jail on multiple drug charges. Estherville Police Chief Brent Shatto says an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding at the intersection of Highway 9 and 360th Avenue and that he could smell marijuana as he approached it. A subsequent […]
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Broadband Expansion Project In Rural Jackson County Awarded Funding
June 29, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– Efforts to bring broadband internet service to rural Jackson county have received a boost. Federated Rural Electric Association is the recipient of a $7 million grant to extend the service to the northwestern part of the county. Officials say they were notified of the grant Wednesday by the Minnesota Employment and Economic Development […]
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July 4th Fireworks Displays Kick Off Friday (June 30th) With One Over Silver Lake At Lake Park
June 29, 2023
(Lake Park)– Local July 4th celebrations kick off Friday evening with a fireworks display over Silver Lake at Lake Park. The show will begin at dusk. The event is put on by the Silver Lake Fireworks Committee, which is still accepting donations. They may be sent to Lake Park Fireworks Committee; P.O. Box 463; Lake […]
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Archaeological Dig Near Abbie Gardner Cabin Turns Up Features Believed To Be Up To 2,000 Years Old
June 29, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Another archaeological dig is underway on the grounds of the Abbie Gardner cabin in Arnolds Park. This dig, similar to one last year, is being headed up by State Archaeologist Dr. John Doershuk and a team of students from the University of Iowa. Dr. Doershuk gave a presentation on their work Wednesday. He […]
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