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Spencer Splash Pad Project Awarded CAT Grant
March 20, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Economic Development Authority this (Fri.) morning awarded a $224,000 Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant, for the city of Spencer’s splash pad project. The project has a total cost of a little more than $1.2 million. More than $500,000 was raised through donations with the balance being covered through hotel-motel tax […]
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One Major Project Is About To Resume In Orleans With Two Others Also On Tap This Spring
March 20, 2026
(Orleans)– Additional construction will be taking place this spring in Orleans. Mayor Bill Maas says the continuation of the 140th Street project along the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake is among them. He says crews will pick up from where the work left off last fall and proceed east to the pump house and […]
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Temporary FEMA Mobile Housing Site In Spencer Removed
March 20, 2026
(Spencer)– A temporary mobile housing site at the North Y on the north side of Spencer is no more. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, established the site following the 2024 flood to provide housing to residents who lost their homes in the disaster. City Manager Kevin Robinson gave an update at Monday’s City […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center To Host Special Event For Teens
March 19, 2026
(Okoboji)– The first Wild Roots program for teens will be held on March 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Dickinson County Nature Center Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says the event is themed around wilderness and leadership development… “There’s going to be an escape room style event for teens. So we’re calling it Spring Soiree. […]
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MORNING JUICE – ETHAN DUNCAN
March 19, 2026
Ethan Duncan breaks down efforts to the resurrect the Jackson Snowmobile Club.
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Anyone Planning Open Burning This Spring Urged To Contact Authorities Ahead Of Time
March 19, 2026
(Undated)– Authorities are requesting those who plan on doing any open burning this spring to contact them AHEAD of time. Kirk Dunleavy of the Jackson Fire Department says in Minnesota, residents can also fill out an actual permit… “Just fill that out. They’re good for two years. It doesn’t cost the permit holder anything. They […]
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MORNING JUICE – JACKSON FIREMEN’S DANCE
March 19, 2026
Kirk Dunleavy joined The Mule to talk about Spring fire safety and preview the Jackson Firemen’s Dance coming up on April 3rd at the Armory.
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Spencer Hospital Named Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital For 4th Time
March 19, 2026
(Spencer)– A local hospital is receiving additional recognition. Spencer Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the nation. The facility was also recently named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital, with the latest honor elevating that distinction even further. In a statement, Spencer Hospital Board President Amanda […]
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Another Southern Minnesota Sheriff Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election
March 19, 2026
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Another southern Minnesota Sheriff has announced he won’t be seeking re-election. Martin County Sheriff Jeff Markquart says he’ll retire at the end of his current term, after having served in the capacity 16 years. In a statement, Markquart says he’s deeply grateful for the trust and support he received from the residents of […]
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