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Discussion Of E-Bikes On Trails Comes Up At Dickinson Co. Supervisors Meeting
February 14, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– There was discussion at today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors over the use of electric bikes, or E-bikes, on the county’s trails system. Erin Reed of the Dickinson County Trails Board says the devices are allowed, but operators need to be mindful of their speed… Reed says the county eventually could designate […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve Abatement On Abandoned House In Superior
February 14, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) approved a resolution to abate taxes on a dilapidated home in Superior that will eventually allow the city to assume ownership of it. The city says it’s become a safety hazard and can’t do anything with it until it owns the property. In other business, […]
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Orleans Getting Closer To Solving Water Dilemma
February 14, 2023
(Orleans)– The city of Orleans appears to be a step closer to addressing an issue over water service. The city council was informed Monday evening the city of Spirit Lake has agreed to continue to provide water to Orleans on an interim basis once the current contract expires this coming June 30th. The council voted […]
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Authorities Looking For SW Minnesota Man Charged With Murder
February 14, 2023
(Windom, Mn.)– The search is on for a southwest Minnesota man charged with murder. Police in Windom say 58-year-old Ralph Leslie Apman posted bail after being charged in a homicide case but failed to appear in court Monday for his trial, which was ongoing in Cottonwood county. Authorities say Apman is believed to be armed […]
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Orleans City Council Hears Opposition Over Possible Sale Of City Owned Access
February 14, 2023
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday evening heard opposition to the possible sale of a city owned public access at the end of 2nd Street to some neighboring property owners. A number of residents expressed their opposition during a public hearing on the proposal. Representatives of the Spirit Lake Protective Association were also on hand… […]
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Sioux County Crash Lands Fairmont, Mn. In Jail On Multiple Charges
February 14, 2023
(Alton)– A Fairmont, Minnesota man was arrested following a single vehicle crash Sunday on Highway 60 near Alton. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Shawn Grapler was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado northbound when the vehicle went into the east ditch and struck a fence line and poles. Grapler sustained minor injuries and was […]
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ISU Extension & Outreach, Dickinson County Welcomes New Youth Coordinator
February 13, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Dickinson County, has a new Youth Coordinator. Noel Petersen of Arnolds Park officially joined the staff today (Monday). She tells KUOO news she’s very excited to be in the new position… Petersen holds a bachelor’s degree in child development from California State University-Sacramento, along with a master’s […]
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Milford Attorney Appointed Magistrate In Clay County
February 13, 2023
(Spencer)– An attorney from Milford has been appointed as a part-time Magistrate to serve in Clay county. Abby Walleck will finish out a term of service that started August 1st, 2021, and will expire July 31st, 2025. Magistrates have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors such as scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions and small claims cases. […]
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ILCC Experiencing Graduation, Success Rates Above State Averages
February 13, 2023
(Estherville)– In a news story last week we reported on an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2022 term and Spring 2023 term at Iowa Lakes Community College. Not only are enrollment numbers up, but ILCC President Scott Stokes says they’re also seeing graduation, success and persistence rates that are above state averages… Latest available […]
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