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FEMA Winding Down Temporary Housing Program For Spencer Flood Victims
December 5, 2025
(Spencer)– Another chapter in Spencer’s flood recovery efforts is coming to a close. City Manager Kevin Robinson says the remaining victims who have been living in temporary facilities established by FEMA will soon be transitioning to something a little more permanent… “Met with FEMA related to disaster housing on the temporary side. They’ll wind down […]
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3rd Annual HLP Children’s Christmas Bazaar Is This Saturday, Dec. 6th
December 5, 2025
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park Garden Club was the host of an event for families where kids could come and purchase reasonably priced gifts for families and friends but that event dissolved a few years ago due to covid. The event was so popular that the group Heroes for Happiness, made up of Harris Lake […]
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Another Weekend, Another Snow Storm
December 5, 2025
(Undated)– Forecasters say more snow is headed our way, along with colder temperatures once again. A winter storm watch has been issued for Emmet, Kossuth, Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties in the listening area from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. A winter weather advisory will be in effect for the rest of the region including […]
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City Of Jackson Weighing Possible Options For Ambulance Service
December 4, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson’s interim City Administrator has been on the job now about a month. Bret Heitkamp has had extensive experience in the role previously in other communities. He says he’s already immersed himself in the budget and is trying to get a 25 percent increase in the preliminary levy request lowered. Heitkamp says a […]
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Tubing Hill At Horseshoe Bend To Open This Weekend For The First Time In A Couple Of Years
December 4, 2025
(Milford)– All of the snow and cold means a popular winter attraction southwest of Milford will be able to open this weekend for the first time in years. Amy Heibult is in charge of public relations for the Dickinson County Conservation Board which operates the Horseshoe Bend Recreational Area… “We’re actually going to be open […]
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A Local Convenience Store Is Changing Hands
December 4, 2025
(Undated)– A local convenience store is changing hands. An industry publication is reporting Brew is acquiring 13 convenience stores along with one licensed vape and tobacco retailer from DANLEE Corporation. It includes former Jiffy and Phillips 66 locations, including one in Spirit Lake. Brew already has one other location in Spirit Lake along with Milford […]
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A Display Of Christmas Lights That Will Make Clark Griswold Envious Has Returned NW Of Lake Park
December 4, 2025
***UPDATE: Santa is not going to make it to Luedder’s Ridiculous Christmas lights this Saturday and will instead come on December 13th from 5:30 to 7:00.*** (Lake Park, IA) Lueders Ridiculous Christmas Lights have been bringing joy to people around the area for many years and you can visit with Santa this Saturday and see the […]
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A SW Minn. Daycare Has Been Tossed A Financial Lifeline
December 4, 2025
(Slayton, MN)– The Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota is receiving a cash lifeline to stay open. On Tuesday, the Murray County Board of Commissioners approved as much as 500-thousand dollars in loans for the rural child care center. Wonder World is the only licensed child care center in Murray County in Minnesota’s southwest corner. […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has Two New Board Members
December 4, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Two new faces have joined the Board of Directors of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association. Gar Lambert of the lakes area, was selected to represent the Northwest Region and Barb Andersen Rogers the Southwest Region. The two became directors in November, 2025. The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is now […]
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