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City Of Spencer Denied Federal Funding For New Wastewater Treatment Plant
April 9, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has been denied funding through FEMA to replace its wastewater treatment facility damaged in last year’s flood. City Manager Kevin Robinson made the announcement at Monday’s City Council meeting… Similar to previous years, Robinson says city crews have once again been cleaning out intakes throughout the city this spring. He […]
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Boy Critically Injured In A Spencer House Fire Has Passed Away
April 9, 2025
(Spencer)– A four-year-old boy critically injured in a house fire last week in Spencer has passed away. Todd Watson was still in the residence at 101 De Loss Court when the fire broke out Friday. People on the scene attempted to go into the burning home to rescue the child but were turned back by […]
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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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