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Hot Weather Putting A Strain On Electricity Supplies, Distribution Systems
July 16, 2026
(Worthington, Mn.)– Residents in some area communities are being told to reduce their electricity use as the hot weather puts a strain on the availability and distribution of power. The city of Worthington, Minnesota has issued a level 2 energy emergency alert after being notified by the Regional Transmission Organization saying the existing generation capacity […]
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Lakota Man Credited For Heroic Actions After Train Collides With A Vehicle
July 16, 2026
(Swea City)– Two teenage boys were seriously injured when a train collided with a vehicle they were in late Tuesday afternoon at a crossing on the northeast side of Lakota. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old was driving the vehicle southbound and was going through a crossing when the vehicle was struck by […]
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Boil Advisory In Affect For Terril
July 16, 2026
(Terril)– A boil advisory is in effect for Terril. It went into affect at 6:00 am this (Thursday) morning and will remain in place until Noon Saturday, or when tests come back as being satisfactory. City officials say it’s due to some work being done as the city transitions to its new water treatment facility.
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A Familiar Face At JCC Takes On New Role As High School Principal
July 15, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– A man who’s already very familiar with the Jackson County Central Schools is now taking on some administrative duties with the district. Nate Hanson is the new principal at JCC High School. He previously was involved with the district’s wrestling program and served as Dean of Students. Hanson says he’s excited and looking […]
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NW Iowa Concert Band To Put On Concert This Weekend At Arnolds Park
July 15, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Northwest Iowa Concert Band will perform this weekend at the Majestic Pavilion at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Director Rich Nicklay says they’ll be presenting their 32nd summer concert at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 19th… “This is an annual concert we’ve been doing since 1992. And at this year’s concert this year […]
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City Officials In Lake Park Give Update On Pool Situation
July 15, 2026
(Lake Park)– City leaders in Lake Park say they’ve learned some new details recently regarding the status of the swimming pool. As we reported previously, the pool is closed for the season after city crews discovered some damage while attempting to replace a liner. Council member Whitney Thiessen gave an update after being asked about […]
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Area Corn, Soybean Crops Continue To Develop Nicely
July 15, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Crops around the region continue to make excellent progress, even with the recent hot weather. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says the soybean crop is in full bloom and the corn crop is in the pollination stage… “Beans are obviously in full bloom. We kind of have to watch our […]
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Dickinson County 4-H & FFA Fair Gets Underway Friday (July 17th)
July 15, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The 2026 Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair gets underway this Friday, July 17th at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. Brianne Blom, an Outreach Educator with ISU Extension in Dickinson County says the opening day Friday will feature some pet shows, poultry and rabbit shows, Clover Kids sheep, goat and beef shows, and […]
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