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Poor Air Quality Could Impact Parts Of The Region Today (Thursday)
August 17, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– Air quality could again be an issue in portions of the region today (Thurs.). An air quality alert is in effect for all of southwest Minnesota until 11:00 pm Friday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says smoke from wildfires in the Northwest Territories of Canada is making its way south across the state, […]
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Okoboji Writer’s Retreat to be held September 18-20 at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
August 16, 2023
(Okoboji)-The Okoboji Writer’s Retreat will return to The Iowa Great Lakes next month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Writer’s Retreat will be held at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory September 18-20. Founder Julie Gammack says, the retreat is open to novices and professionals. “I survey people ahead of time to see where they put themselves […]
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It Could Be Awhile Yet Before Cannabis Sales Could Take Place In Jackson
August 16, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson City Council Tuesday evening held a public hearing on a moratorium that would make the sale of cannabis products such as smokeable material, THC gummies and infused drinks illegal in Jackson until January of 2025. City Administrator Matt Skaret says the goal for the moratorium isn’t to challenge a cannabis business […]
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Traffic Signal Upgrade Underway On Grand Avenue In Spencer
August 16, 2023
(Spencer)– There will be some disruptions of traffic on Grand Avenue and adjoining side streets in Spencer as a project to upgrade traffic signals in that area. A post on the city’s Facebook page says the work is getting started today (Wed.) beginning at the 1st Street intersection. City officials say the lights will be […]
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First Roundabout In NW Iowa About To Open To Traffic
August 16, 2023
(Orange City)– The first roundabout in northwest Iowa opens to traffic this Friday. It’s located at Iowa Highway 10 and Jay Avenue in Orange City. The project was a collaborative effort between the city officials and the Iowa Department of Transportation. They say it takes into consideration future commercial and industrial development, a new residential […]
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Two Vehicle Collision Sends Three People To The Hospital
August 16, 2023
(Worthington, Mn.)– Three people were injured in a two vehicle collision Tuesday at the eastbound exit ramp off Interstate 90 at westbound Highway 60 in Worthington. The Minnesota State Patrol says 31-year-old Kacee Higgins of Minneapolis was driving a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on Highway 60 and 68-year-old William Niemer of Hudson, Wisconsin was […]
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Informational Meeting Held As Work On Next Phase Of Hwy 71 Through Lakes Corridor Is About To Begin
August 16, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– A public informational meeting was held Tuesday evening in advance of the second phase of work on Highway 71 through the lakes corridor beginning September 5th. Dakin Schultz, a transportation director with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s regional office in Sioux City, says of the four main stages of construction, this upcoming one […]
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Informational Committees Formed For Upcoming Harris-Lake Park School Bond Vote
August 16, 2023
(Lake Park)– Committees to inform residents of the Harris-Lake Park Community School District of an $18.6 million dollar bond referendum met for the first time Tuesday evening. Travis Squires, Managing Director for Piper Sandler, presented the financial information and what it would mean for farmers and homeowners if the measure passes… Squires added that depending […]
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Dickinson County Relay for Life to be held September 6
August 15, 2023
(Arnolds Park)-The Dickinson County Relay for Life is coming up in early September. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Relay for Life will be held September 6 in Arnolds Park. Di Lorenzen with the Sponsorship Committee says, they are reaching out to survivors at this time. “We’re going to do it down here […]
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