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Former Dickinson County Attorney Pleads Guilty To Public Intox
March 30, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County’s former top prosecutor has pled guilty to a charge of public intoxication. In a written plea, former County Attorney Amy Zenor states she was afflicted by a rare medical condition that causes intoxication without drinking any alcohol. Zenor was charged after showing up drunk at the courthouse in Spirit Lake on […]
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Electrical Work To Impact Hours At Spirit Lake Public Library
March 30, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Some electrical work is going to result in a change of hours of operation at the Spirit Lake Public Library Thursday, April 6th. Library Director Cynthia Davis says they’ll be opening at 11:00 a.m. that day as a result. She adds the library will be closed on Friday, April 7th for the Easter […]
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Flood Warning To Go In Effect Along Little Sioux River West Of Milford
March 30, 2023
(Milford)– Those with interests along the Little Sioux River west of Milford should be aware that a flood warning has been issued for that area beginning Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the Little Sioux at that location is nearing the 12 foot flood stage and is expected to crest at 13.8 feet early […]
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Storm System To Bring Wide Variety Of Adverse Weather To The Region
March 30, 2023
(Undated)– A very large and dynamic storm is going to bring a wide variety of adverse weather to the region over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for a large part of southwest Minnesota, with the exception of the far southern tier of counties, from Friday […]
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Officials Emphasize Importance Of Acting On Severe Weather Warnings
March 30, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– With the possibility of thunderstorms and maybe some severe weather in the forecast comes a reminder that it’s important to know ahead of time where to go and what to do if a warning is issued. That’s one of the messages authorities are putting out there as we observe Severe Weather Awareness Week […]
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New Water Treatment Plant In The Works For Milford
March 30, 2023
(Milford)– Milford Municipal Utilities is looking at constructing a new water treatment plant. MMU General Manager Brad Willemsen says it will replace the existing facility… Mayor Steve Anderson says the city is working with MMU to make sure the needed infrastructure is in place for the project… Willemsen says most of the design work on […]
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Women In Nature Day Set For April 22nd At Lakeside Lab
March 29, 2023
(Wahpeton)– A special event Saturday, April 22nd will give women in the area an opportunity to learn new outdoor recreation skills, build a nature-loving community, and experience the natural landscapes of Dickinson county. Sue Boettcher of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says “Spring Wind, Women in Nature” will be held at Lakeside Laboratory in […]
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Dickinson Co. Officials Talk About Policy Of Not Charging Utility Companies For Installing Utilities On County R-O-W
March 29, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved requests from two telecommunications companies to install utilities on county-owned right-of-way. County officials say they’ve been seeing an increase in those requests in recent years as broadband services are being expanded to more rural locations. Dickinson County Engineer Cole Budach says it’s been the county’s […]
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Estherville Residents Reminded Of Change In Disposal For Yard Waste
March 29, 2023
(Estherville)– City officials in Estherville are reminding citizens of a change in the disposal of yard waste. Residents are now required to purchase biodegradable paper bags for the curbside disposal of leaves and lawn rakings. City crews in Estherville will begin picking up the bags Monday, April 10th, with the service continuing through May 15th. […]
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