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Jackson County Sheriff Supporting ICE Agents In Arresting Undocumented Immigrants
April 9, 2025
(Undated)– Five Minnesota sheriffs are agreeing to support ICE agents in arresting undocumented immigrants. The Jackson County Sheriff is among them. They will work with ICE agents to identify and sometimes even arrest those undocumented immigrants. President Donald signed an executive order giving local and state agencies multiple options to support ICE.
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City Of Okoboji Expresses Concern Over Accessory Dwelling Bill
April 9, 2025
(Okoboji)– Local zoning officials are expressing concern over a bill that would prevent them from prohibiting accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s. Most cities in the Iowa Great Lakes don’t allow them. City Administrator Michael Meyers says that’s been the case in Okoboji 50 years now… He notes two other specific concerns… Meyers says while the […]
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City Of Spencer Has A New Finance Dir./Deputy City Mgr.
April 8, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has a new Finance Director/Deputy City Manager. The city council voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Perry Borchard to the position. He says he’s excited for his new job and looks forward to helping Spencer re-build from last year’s disaster… Borchard is a native of Hartley and worked previously as […]
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Milford Police Issue Reminder Of Golf Cart, ATV, UTV Ordinances
April 8, 2025
(Milford)– A lakes area city is reminding residents of its ordinance pertaining to ATV’s, UTV’s and golf carts. Milford Police Chief Shilo Brevik says golf carts can be operated on that city’s streets but are NOT allowed on Highways 71 and 86 as well as County Road A-34, or 13th Street, and 28th Street. He […]
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Proposal To Eliminate Tax Credits For Wind Turbines In Dickinson County Fails
April 8, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A proposed ordinance that would have revoked tax credits for wind turbines and other similar projects in Dickinson county went down to defeat at today’s (Tues.) Board of Supervisors meeting. Mike Fergen of Spirit Lake was among those advocating the proposal, saying it would help ease the burden on property tax payers… Supervisor […]
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Grandstand Lineup Finalized For This Year’s Clay County Fair
April 8, 2025
(Spencer)– The lineup has been finalized for this year’s Clay County Fair Powered by SMU. Fair officials are announcing today (Tues.) The Roots and Boots Tour will take the stage Tuesday, September 9th, featuring country stars Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin performing together. They join Oliver Anthony (Sat. Sept. 6th), comedy legend Jeff […]
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Going On This Week In Minnesota
April 8, 2025
(Updated) — The state of Minnesota is participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week. On Thursday, a state tornado drill will be run two times. The drills will take place at 1:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. During those times, schools and residents can take their time to practice their plans. During those times, as long […]
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Gillnetting For Walleyes & Muskies On Iowa Great Lakes To Start Wednesday Night
April 8, 2025
(Orleans)– Gillnetting operations for walleyes and muskies on the Iowa Great Lakes will be getting underway tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Kim Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says they’ll be netting about 550 to 600 female walleye, with the operations expected to take three to four nights. She says broodstock will […]
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Changes Coming To Garbage Pickup Schedule In Estherville; Clean-up Days Cancelled
April 8, 2025
(Estherville)– Some changes are coming to the garbage pickup schedule in Estherville. The City Council Monday approved the change based on a recommendation from the city’s Finance Committee. City Administrator Penny Clayton says efficiencies with the city’s new automated collection system is making the change possible… The change goes into effect Tuesday, May 6th. Clayton […]
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