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Another Reminder Of A Special Event This Sunday (Oct. 26th) At Dickinson County Museum
October 24, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Another reminder of this Sunday’s grand opening of a new state-of-the-art exhibit at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake. As we reported previously, it’s centered on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot constructed in 1884 and features several interactive displays. A special event for donors will be held at […]
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Some Important Reminders About School Bus Safety
October 24, 2025
(Undated)– This week is National School Bus Safety Week, and both local and state officials are reminding drivers to always prioritize safety when approaching a stopped school bus. It’s illegal to pass a school bus when the stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing — a rule designed to protect children entering or […]
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Texas Man Charged In Theft Of Multiple Guns & Ammunition From Storage Units In West Okoboji
October 24, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A Texas man accused of stealing guns and ammunition from some storage units in West Okoboji is in the Dickinson County Jail. 37-year-old Iann Fletcher of Beaumont, Texas, is being held on two counts of burglary in the third degree, Class D felonies. A criminal complaint filed by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Two NW Iowa Teachers Receive Special Recognition
October 24, 2025
(Des Moines)– A Kindergarten teacher at the Harris-Lake Park Elementary School is among those being recognized by the Iowa Department of Education as a 2026 Regional Teacher of the year. Kristi Mentink has 28 years of educational experience. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mentink has also served on the Harris-Lake Park School District’s leadership […]
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We’re Learning Additional Details Into A Fire That Destroyed Multiple Storage Units In Milford
October 23, 2025
(Milford)– We’re learning additional details into a fire this (Thursday) morning that destroyed multiple units at a storage facility on the north side of Milford. Milford Fire Chief Jim Carpenter tells KUOO news they were called to A-1 storage in the 1600 block of P Avenue around 7:45 am… “On our arrival smoke coming out […]
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ILCC Trustees Approve Agreements, Grant Application Requests
October 23, 2025
(Estherville)– The Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College approved a 28E agreement with the Estherville Airport Commission during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Vice President of Administration Robert Leifeld says it will help out with the continued growth of the college’s Aviation Program and Airport Management Program. The agreement is scheduled to go into […]
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A SW Minnesota Ethanol Plant Has Been Fined For Alleged Violations Of Air Quality Permit
October 23, 2025
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A southwest Minnesota ethanol plant has been fined slightly more than $18,000 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for alleged violations of an air quality permit. The agency says it stemmed from an investigation at Heron Lake BioEnergy LLC. In a press release, the MPCA says the plant has taken corrective measures […]
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Woman Arrested After Failing To Show Up For Court Hearing On Multiple Drug Charges
October 23, 2025
(Spencer)– A Spencer woman has been taken into custody after not showing up for a court appearance on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Hannah Amick was arrested Wednesday night on a warrant charging her with failure to appear on original charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to affix a drug […]
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A SW Minnesota Agency Is Seeking Grant Requests For Substance Abuse Prevention Projects
October 23, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A human services agency that serves Jackson and Cottonwood counties in southwest Minnesota is accepting grant applications for substance abuse prevention projects. Lindsay Chapman-Nesseth of Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services says they’re accepting the applications until October 31st… “Whether you’re a public or private group or a nonprofit or business, you’re […]
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