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Wahpeton City Council Member: Time To Rally For What’s Left Of Local Control
July 15, 2025
(Wahpeton)– A member of the Wahpeton City Council says it’s time for local governments to lobby state legislators to protect what’s left of local control. Council member Holly Mead made the comment at Monday evening’s meeting after the council voted to revise its ordinance to meet requirements of a new law passed in the last […]
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Milford City Council Approves Lower Gar Outlet Bridge On 3-2 Vote
July 15, 2025
(Milford)– The Milford City Council Monday approved plans for the construction of a bridge at the Lower Gar Outlet, replacing the culverts that are there now. The vote, however, wasn’t unanimous with councilmen Dave Worshek and Chris Hinshaw voting no. The project is being overseen by the county, but the city does have some say […]
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City Of Okoboji Looking At Increased Surveillance Of Speier Park & Recycling Drop-Off
July 14, 2025
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji is looking to step up surveillance of a heavily used park. It’s the result of some recent vandalism at Speier Park. City officials say someone tried to set a fire in one of the park’s restrooms recently. The park’s shelter house was vandalized in another incident. A proposal to install […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Trailer House Fire
July 14, 2025
(Estherville)– Minor injuries were reported in a fire early Saturday in a mobile home in Estherville. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says firefighters were called around 3:19 am to 2303 3rd Avenue South and found the back half of the trailer engulfed in flames. He says the occupant escaped the fire and went to a nearby […]
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City Of Okoboji Tweaks Plans For Street Project
July 14, 2025
(Okoboji)– Some changes are being made to an upcoming street project in Okoboji. The city council last week voted to revise the plans for the Morningside Drive project, switching from an asphalt overlay to full depth concrete pavement. City officials say there are several benefits with the concrete, including increased longevity. They add that even […]
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City Offices In Estherville To Be Closed July 21st
July 14, 2025
(Estherville)– City Administration and utility offices in Estherville will be closed Monday, July 21st, due to RAGBRAI. City officials say utility payments can still be made that day by calling 877-881-0110 or by dropping them off in the deposit box. They add that some city staff WILL be in the office that day (July 21st) […]
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U Of O Homecoming Races Coming Up July 19th
July 14, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races will be held this coming weekend. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says the races will take place this Saturday, July 19th… “We have a triathlon, team triathlon, 10K, half marathon, and a 5K going on that weekend, so we’re really, […]
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Authorities In Clay County Searching For Missing Man
July 14, 2025
(Spencer)– Authorities in Clay county are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been reported as missing. The Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Eric Marquardt was last seen wearing a Black Shirt, White Shorts, and Jordan Tennis Shoes. His vehicle was located at 240th Ave and 440th St. East of Greenville, IA. […]
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Milford Police Investigating A Skimmer Device Found On A Register At A Local Store
July 11, 2025
(Milford)– Police are looking for two suspects in an incident in which a “skimmer” was placed on a credit/debit card reader earlier this week at a Milford grocery store. Skimmers are used by criminals in an effort to obtain credit and debit card information. Employees of Sunshine Foods in Milford discovered the device within a […]
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Rhythm Of The River Going On This Weekend In Jackson
July 11, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A longstanding musical celebration will be held this weekend in Jackson. Rhythm of the River is going on today (Fri.) and Saturday at Fort Belmont. Kathy Frantzen, one of the even’ts organizers, says it will be taking place rain or shine and will cover all genres of music… “We have 10 bands on […]
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