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New Okoboji Elementary School On Track To Open A Year From Now
August 31, 2026
(Milford)– The new Okoboji elementary school remains on track to open in a year from now. Superintendent Will Dible says they’ve already been getting sneak peaks of the new facility as construction continues… “We toured a lot of groups through there. Actually our board got to look at it at our last board meeting we […]
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LRH Home Care Service Receives Special Recognition
August 31, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A home care service provided through Lakes Regional Healthcare is getting some special recognition. It’s been designated a “superior performer” by Strategic Healthcare Programs, earning an overall patient experience score in the top 20 percent among some 3,200 home health providers nationwide. The program at LRH provides skilled nursing, therapy, home health aides […]
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Clay County Fair Goers Will Notice Less Shade This Year
August 29, 2026
(Spencer)– Those attending this year’s Clay County Fair will notice a considerable reduction in shade. Fair Manager and CEO Jason Brockshus says emerald ash borer was hard on them this year… “147 trees, I believe, are no longer with us. We have some very disgruntled squirrels. Hopefully fair goers find the ones we have looking […]
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Spencer Community Theatre Kicks Off 67th Season This Fall
August 28, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer Community Theatre is out with the lineup for its upcoming season of productions. Executive Director Steve Deutsch (doytch) says the lead off production, “Rehearsal for Murder”, will hit the stage at SCT October 30th and 31st and November 1st, 5th, 6thand 7th… Auditions for “Rehearsal for Murder” will be held at 6:30 pm […]
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Clay County Fair Will Again Offer Free Entertainment On Various Stages Around The Grounds
August 28, 2026
(Spencer)– The 2026 edition of the Clay County Fair is now just weeks away. CEO Jason Brockshus says there will once again be a wide range of free entertainment at the various stages around the grounds… Brockshus adds that as in the past, you’ll be able to find different acts depending upon the days you’re […]
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Wisconsin Woman Charged In Windom Vehicle Theft
August 28, 2026
(Sheldon)— A Wisconsin woman has been arrested on a felony theft charge in Sheldon. A criminal complaint filed by the Iowa State Patrol in district court accuses 40-year-old Courtney Hyttinen of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, of driving a stolen vehicle. She was arrested on Wednesday. In his statement, the trooper says he witnessed Hyttinen driving a stolen […]
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Report Shows Spencer Hospital In 2025 Contributed $8.9 Million To Local Economy
August 27, 2026
(Spencer)– Another area healthcare provider is emphasizing the important role it plays in the local economy. A study by the Iowa Hospital Association shows that in 2025, Spencer Hospital provided more than $8.9 million in community benefits while serving nearly 34,000 patients. Spencer Hospital President and CEO Brenda Tiefenthaler says they’re extremely proud of those […]
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Collision On SW Side Of Spencer Sends One Person To The Hospital
August 27, 2026
(Spencer)– The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has released details in a two-vehicle collision this past Saturday on the southwest edge of Spencer. Authorities say 19-year-old Destiny Cooke of Everly was driving a 2014 Nissan northbound on 190th Avenue and had stopped at a stop sign at 350th Street. An accident report says she then pulled […]
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Ag Expert: This Year’s Corn Harvest Will See Extreme Variations In Yields Due To Drought
August 27, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– This summer’s ongoing drought has taken a toll on some corn fields in the area and local ag officials say it’s going to have an impact when the harvest gets underway in coming weeks. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield tells KUOO news early appraisals are showing some sharp reductions in […]
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