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Two SW Minnesota Financial Institutions Are Merging

May 1, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– Two southwest Minnesota financial institutions are becoming one. Jackson Federal Savings and Loan Association of Jackson and Worthington Federal Savings Bank of Worthington have signed a merger agreement. As terms of the deal, Jackson Federal Savings and Loan’s parent holding companies would be dissolved. The transaction is subject to approval by federal regulators […]

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Cherokee Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges

May 1, 2025

(Sioux City)– A Cherokee man has pled guilty in Federal Court to two counts of possessing child pornography. Federal prosecutors say evidence presented at plea hearings showed from June 2022 through May 2023, 62-year-old Roger Strickland received and possessed child pornography. Agents searched his home on May 25th, 2023 and seized evidence. Prosecutors say while […]

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Dickinson Co. Board Of Adjustment Votes 5-0 To Approve Conditional Use Permit For Red Rock Wind Project

May 1, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Adjustment has approved a conditional use permit for the Red Rock Wind energy project. The permit was approved 5-0. It’s for the construction of 67 wind turbines in eastern Dickinson county. The action followed a public hearing Wednesday evening followed two previous nights of public hearings. Public comment […]

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Walleye Weekend: It’s Almost Here!

April 30, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– Walleye Weekend is this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lake Area Chamber of Commerce says they’re seeing a large number of registrations coming in in the final days leading up to the event, thanks to the ideal weather that’s in forecast this weekend… Strauss adds there’s […]

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Local Sheriff Reminds Everyone Of Importance Of Slowing Down When Meeting Flashing Lights

April 30, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– An area sheriff is reminding everyone of the importance of slowing down when coming upon flashing lights on the roadway. Jackson County Sheriff Shawn Haken says an incident about a week ago that critically injured Logan Waldner, a deputy with the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office, is proof… Haken explains what to do whenever […]

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Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office & Driver’s License Station To Be Closed Tuesday, May 6th

April 30, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office and Driver’s License Station will be closed to the public this coming Tuesday, May 6th and will reopen Wednesday, May 7th. Treasurer Kris Rowley says staff will be attending mandatory training with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Rowley also again reminds everyone that May 7th is the day […]

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Search Warrant Results In Arrests Of Two Men On Multiple Drug Charges

April 30, 2025

(Peterson)– Two people were arrested this past Sunday on drug charges after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence in Peterson. The Sheriff’s Office says the warrant was obtained based on information they received of illicit drug use that allegedly occurred the previous day with a minor present. Deputies found […]

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APO Fire Dept. Holding It’s Annual Pancake Feed This Weekend

April 30, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The Arnold’s Park/Okoboji Fire Department will hold their 48th annual pancake fundraiser on Friday and Saturday. Christ Yungbluth, the captain of the department says they have two options for people to enjoy pancakes for a great cause… The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Yungbluth says the […]

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Part 2 Of Red Rock Wind Hearing Goes For More Than 6 Hours

April 30, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– They were burning the midnight oil last (Tues.) night at the Dickinson County Courthouse…literally. The second part of a public hearing into plans by Invenergy to erect 67 turbines in eastern Dickinson county as part of its Red Rock Energy project didn’t adjourn until 12:30 this (Wed.) morning. The first 45 minutes or […]

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Renovation Of Former Railroad Trestle & Fishing Piers At Clare Wilson Park About To Begin

April 29, 2025

(Okoboji)– A renovation of the former railroad trestle, fishing piers and parking lot at Clare Wilson State Park, or the grade between East and West Lakes Okoboji, is about to get underway. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the trestle, piers and parking lot will be closed for about six weeks beginning this coming […]

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