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IGL Chamber Issues Call For Fireworks Donations
June 15, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is putting out a call for donations for this year’s 4th of July Fireworks Display over West Lake Okoboji. Director of Membership and Events, Kiley Zankowski, says without those funds, the 4th of July tradition wouldn’t be possible… She says there is a special incentive […]
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Benefit To Be Held This Weekend To Benefit Family Impacted By House Fire Late Last Year
June 15, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– A benefit will be held this weekend for a family affected by a house fire back in December of last year in Jackson. Christine Mason Gottsche lost her life due to severe burns in that fire back on December 3rd, 2022. Her sister, Jessica Gottsche, says the proceeds will assist the family in […]
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Air Quality Alert Issued For SW Minn. Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke
June 15, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for most of southwest Minnesota due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. It is in effect until 6:00 am Friday (June 16th). The MPCA says the Air Quality Index, or AQI, is expected to reach the orange category, meaning the air is […]
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No Injuries Reported In House Fire
June 15, 2023
(Lakefield)- A family home in Lakefield was a total loss after a fire on Sunday morning. The Lakefield Fire Department and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene around 3:45 am. The family was able to get out safely thanks to smoke detectors that alerted them to the danger. Crews spent multiple hours […]
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Dickinson Co. Water Quality Commission Updating 28E Agreements With Member Entities
June 15, 2023
(Orleans)– The Dickinson County Water Quality Commission is revising 28E agreements with its member entities that reflects an increase in annual funding requests. Coordinator John Wills told the Orleans City Council Monday the additional money will help up the anty when it comes to funding water quality projects, and will allow them to establish an […]
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Spirit Lake Community Schools Looking At Options For New Elementary Principal
June 15, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Community School District is looking at options for a new Elementary Principal. It was announced late Wednesday Kasey Huebner has submitted his resignation as he’s accepted the Superintendent’s position at the Panorama Community School District. Huebner has been with the Spirit Lake Community schools the past 12 years, having spent […]
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Plans For Interpretive Center At Abbie Gardner Cabin Moving Forward
June 15, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– Plans are moving forward for an interpretive center at the Abbie Gardner Cabin. Anita Bomgaars of Friends of the Abbie Gardner Cabin outlined the proposal at Wednesday’s Arnolds Park City Council meeting. She’s requesting the city’s involvement in a joint project with the state of Iowa… Bomgaars says the interpretive center will feature […]
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Milford Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge
June 14, 2023
(Sioux City)– A Milford man has pled guilty in U.S. District Court to a firearms charge. 34-year-old Jeffrey Krowiorz, II entered the plea today (Wed.) in Sioux City to prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Krowiorz admitted at his plea hearing that he unlawfully possessed a gun after having been convicted of at least […]
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A Southern Minnesota Library Is Temporarily Closed Following A Fire
June 14, 2023
(Fairmont, Mn.)– A southern Minnesota Library is temporarily closed after it was damaged by fire. Firefighters were called to the Martin County Library in Fairmont a little before 9:00 am Monday after getting a report of a fire in the building’s garage. No injuries were reported. There’s been no word on a possible cause, but […]
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