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Extension Week Activities Get Underway
April 18, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– This week marks the observance of Extension Week. As we reported previously the Dickinson County ISU Extension and Outreach office is observing the week with special activities each day. Things kicked off today (Mon.) with youth and family-themed activities. K-12 Educator Hanna Dibble says Tuesday will feature an ag-related theme… Wednesday will focus […]
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“Rock For Ukraine” Raises More Than $6,000
April 18, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– Officials with the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association say their “Rock For Ukraine” event April 11th at the Roof Garden was a big success. The concert featured three bands, raising more than $6,000 to benefit people of Ukraine. The proceeds will be donated to Arise Ukraine, a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian missionary group […]
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Slick Roads Causing Issues
April 18, 2022
(Undated)– Snow blowing across roads, sticking, melting and then re-freezing is causing issues in some areas today (Monday). The slick spots, mainly on north-south roads, have been catching motorists off guard. There have been several reports late this (Monday) morning of vehicles sliding off into the ditch. No serious injuries have been reported. Anyone planning […]
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Expect To See Additional Law Enforcement On The Roads In Coming Days
April 18, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Expect to see additional law enforcement officers on the road in coming days. It’s part of a special enforcement campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau. Authorities say the stepped up enforcement will begin Tuesday and will continue through Friday. It’s in conjunction with the […]
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Bill Would Create a Paper Trail for Tracking Stolen Catalytic Converters
April 18, 2022
(Des Moines)– The Iowa legislature is working on a bill to address the surge in thefts of catalytic converters — easily accessible vehicle parts that are attached to exhaust systems to reduce pollution. According to the insurance industry, there was a 325 percent increase in catalytic converter thefts from the beginning of 2018 to the […]
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No Injuries Reported In Easter Sunday House Fire
April 18, 2022
(Milford)– No injuries were reported Easter Sunday in a house fire west of Wahpeton. The Milford Fire Department was called to 1960 170th Avenue around 3:00 pm after getting a report of an attic fire. A deputy arrived on the scene prior to firefighters getting there and reported the homeowner had most of the fire […]
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Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics is April 24th at Corner Lanes in Spirit Lake
April 15, 2022
(Spirit Lake)-Get Up and Bowl for Special Olympics will raise funds for local Special Olympians. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Now in it’s 11th year, the Get Up and Bowl for Special Olympics fundraiser will be held on Sunday April 24 at Corner Lanes in Spirit Lake. Committee Member Mike Ross says, proceeds helps local […]
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Reconstruction Of Hwy. 86 Through Lakefield To Start Next Week…Weather Permitting
April 15, 2022
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Some major road work on Highway 86 through Lakefield is tentatively scheduled to start Monday, April 18th…weather permitting…with a detour also to go into effect at that time. MnDOT officials say the $8 million project includes new pavement, curb and gutter, replacement of utilities, ADA pedestrian accommodations, modification of accesses, and additional lighting.
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Iowa Posts Decline In Unemployment In March
April 15, 2022
(Des Moines)– Iowa Workforce Development says the labor force increased in March and the unemployment rate went down. The unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percent in March to three-point-three percent. I-W-D says the labor force increased by that same amount in March compared to February. The number of Iowans with a job was up […]
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New Trial Date Set For Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting A Woman Earlier This Year In A Milford Parking Lot
April 15, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A new trial date has been set for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman in February of this year in a parking lot of a Milford business. 25-year-old Christian Goyne-Yarnes was originally scheduled to go on trial May 3rd. That has now been pushed back to August 16th, 2022. Goyne-Yarnes was […]
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