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Public Health Officials Say Now Is The Time To Get Prepared For Flu, Respiratory Virus Season
October 21, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Not only is it fall, but it also marks the beginning of flu season. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health says there’s something we can do now to help protect ourselves from the flu and other respiratory ailments… “So prevention is key and trying to keep everybody healthy. We’re at the beginning […]
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City Of Jackson Celebrates Completion Of Housing Project
October 21, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The first phase of a major housing project in Jackson is now complete. Belmont Heights was unveiled to the public during a ceremony Monday. Christine Jensen with Trekk properties… “So right now we’ve got 49 units. We have eight townhomes that are open and 41 apartments. 33 of those are two-bedrooms and the […]
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Spirit Lake Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
October 21, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday at the intersection of Highways 9 & 71 and 250thAvenue, or County Road M-56, on the east edge of Spirit Lake. The Spirit Lake Police Department says 19-year-old Derrick Brandhagen of Estherville was driving a 2012 Nissan on 250thAvenue and had stopped at a […]
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Coat Distribution Underway In Jackson County
October 21, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Family Services Network in Jackson County will be holding their annual Coats for Kids distribution Tuesday (10/21) and Wednesday (10/22) at the Jackson County Library. Judy Miller, the Coats for Kids coordinator, talks about the program… “Every year we do a winter apparel distribution for Jackson area residents. We have snow pants, coats, […]
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SW Minnesota Crash Injures Sioux City Man
October 21, 2025
(Mountain Lake, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Monday evening in southwest Minnesota sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says A 1994 Ford Tractor Truck driven by 74-year-old Kenneth Klassen of Mountain Lake and a 2022 Honda Accura driven by Keng Vang of Sioux City collided at the intersection of Highway 60 and […]
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Demolition Of Old Arnolds Park City Hall Gets Underway
October 20, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Demolition of the old Arnolds Park City Hall got underway this (Monday) morning. Crews are making way for a new city complex that will consist of city offices, council chambers, library, police department and fire station. The project is expected to take about 14 months to complete, depending upon the weather. The city […]
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Spencer Hospital Receives Reaccreditation Through National Organization
October 20, 2025
(Spencer)– Spencer Hospital and its affiliated clinics have achieved reaccreditation by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality, a national accreditation organization sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS. It’s based on an assessment that included detailed reviews of medical records, care practices, staff and patient interviews and facility inspections. Spencer […]
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LIHEAP Sign Up Is Underway For Some
October 20, 2025
(Graettinger)– The home heating season is upon us. Low income residents needing assistance in staying warm this fall and winter are being reminded of a program that can help them cover the costs. Shelly Charapata oversees the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, for Upper Des Moines Opportunity… “This is a one time […]
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