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Authorities Warn Of Online Market Place Scams
April 12, 2023
(Undated)– Area law enforcement agencies say they’re seeing an uptick in scams involving online marketplaces and so-called “swap” pages. They say the most common scam involves the fraudster advertising an item or service, with a price that is “too good to be true.” The fraudster then engages the victim in conversation about the items, and […]
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An Extremely High Fire Danger Continues Across The Region
April 12, 2023
(Undated)– A very high fire danger is going to remain in place throughout the region through Thursday. A red flag warning goes into effect at 1:00 pm today (Wed.) and will run until 8:00 this (Wed.) evening. A fire weather watch will be in effect for most of the region Thursday. Several more grass fires […]
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Another Sure Sign Of Spring: The Rotary Car Has Gone Through The Ice
April 12, 2023
(Arnolds Park)– The Rotary car has gone through the ice…another sure sign of spring. It happened very early Tuesday evening, a little after 6:00 pm. We won’t know who the winner is of the contest until the car is brought out of Smith’s Bay. A clock that’s in the car is specially rigged to stop […]
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Okoboji City Council Approves Water Rate Adjustment
April 12, 2023
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening approved an adjustment in water rates. City Administrator Michael Meyers says it will only impact those who use larger quantities of water… Meyers says the adjustment was needed not only to meet higher costs from Central Water System to address an increase in treatment cost, but also to […]
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City Of Spirit Lake Green Waste Site About To Open For The Season
April 11, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The city of Spirit Lake will be opening its green waste site for the season this Thursday, April 13th. Hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. City officials say curbside pick up of […]
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Spirit Lake Police Issue Reminder Of ATV/UTV Ordinance
April 11, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Police in Spirit Lake are reminding operators of ATV’s and UTV’s of the city’s ordinance regulating their use in the city: Anyone with questions should contact the Spirit Lake Police Department at 336-5776.
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City Of Milford Issues Reminder Of Golf Cart Ordinance
April 11, 2023
(Milford)– A reminder for those operating golf carts in the city of Milford: a permit is needed to do so. To apply for a golf cart permit please stop into city hall or go to the link here https://milford.ia.us/forms-and-document/golf-cart-application/ to complete the form and submit the necessary information. City officials add that a permit in […]
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Operations Are Gearing Up At Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery
April 11, 2023
(Orleans)– Gillnetting operations are underway at Storm Lake and Clear Lake, but they’re being delayed on the Iowa Great Lakes due to ice cover. However, Kim Hawkins, Manager of the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery, says they have been netting northern pike from shallow areas and sloughs, which are ice-free… Hawkins says she’s hoping they’ll be […]
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Fire Destroys Estherville Apartment Building; One Person Taken To The Hospital
April 11, 2023
(Estherville)– An apartment building in Estherville was destroyed by fire Monday evening. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says the Estherville Fire Department was called around 5:40 pm to Country View Apartments at 203 South 28th Street. He says heavy smoke was coming from the attic and eves on the east side of the building when firefighters […]
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