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Fire Destroys Truck Shed & Contents; Loss Estimated At More Than $1 Million

November 16, 2022

(Paullina)– A fire destroyed a truck shed and all of its contents this past weekend near Paullina. Firefighters were called to 4797 Pierce Avenue at around 7:30am Sunday. They found active fire and smoke coming from the partially open overhead doors on the north end of the truck shed. At first, the Paullina Fire Department […]

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Request From County For Additional Recycling Roll-Offs At Orleans Gets Cool Reception From City Council

November 15, 2022

(Orleans)– A request by county officials for the city of Orleans to put in some additional roll-offs at it’s recycling drop-off site got a cold reception at Monday’s City Council meeting. The city provides the site for Orleans residents. Those living in unincorporated areas can also utilize the site with the county paying a subsidy […]

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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Entering $6.13 Million Contract For New 911 Radios…With A Condition

November 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a contract with Motorola for new 911 radios compatible with the state of Iowa’s interoperable communications system. In addition to each law enforcement agency and the Sheriff’s Office, each school system in the county will also be tied into the new system with radios. […]

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Dickinson County Attorney Arrested After Allegedly Showing Up Drunk In The Courthouse

November 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Attorney has been charged for allegedly showing up at the courthouse drunk. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Amy Zenor was arrested November 10th after authorities were notified of a person who was believed to be intoxicated that was in the courthouse. Zenor was charged with public intoxication, a […]

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City Of Milford Hires New Police Chief

November 15, 2022

(Milford)– The city of Milford has a new Police Chief. The city council Monday evening voted to hire Shilo Brevik to the position. He was selected from a field of three finalists that were narrowed down following a series of interviews by city officials, school representatives and community members. Brevik has an extensive background in […]

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City Of Spirit Lake Green Waste Site Closed For The Season

November 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The city of Spirit Lake has now closed its green waste site for the season. City officials site the snow that’s now on the ground along with a forecast for colder weather as the reason for closing the facility for the season.

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$4 Million Dollar Donation Made For New Park Near SL Little League Fields

November 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– There was some exciting news at Monday’s Spirit Lake School Board meeting regarding a sizable donation that’s been made to construct a new park in the vicinity of the little league fields. It was reported that a four million dollar donation has been secured by developer Lee Seeman from the Dorothy B. Davis […]

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Spirit Lake School Board Updated On Safety Plan

November 15, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board Monday evening heard an update on the district’s newly revised school safety plan. Administrator Angela Olson says not only does it address policy and procedure in the event of an armed intruder, but it’s also designed for other types of emergencies as well… Olson says the district is […]

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Jackson Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting In Chicago

November 15, 2022

(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a man identified as 26-year-old Rodnee Miller. They say Miller’s last known address is Jackson. A warrant has been issued for Miller in a shooting on October 24th that left a man dead at a Chicago Greyhound Bus Station. Anyone with […]

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City Of Estherville Reopens Tree Dump

November 14, 2022

(Estherville)– The city of Estherville has re-opened its tree dump. City officials say the recent snow fall has decreased the risk of additional fires at the site, but they add the weather conditions will determine how long it will remain open. City officials say they continue to work on plans to eliminate the fire issues […]

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