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Justice Berntson Sentenced To 25 Years In Lake Park Murder Case
June 21, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– A judge today (Tuesday) sentenced Justice Berntson to a term in prison not to exceed 25 years in his role in the December, 2020 death of Angel Bastman at her home in Lake Park. He will receive credit for jail time already served and must serve 70 percent of his sentence before being […]
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Dickinson Co. Treasurer’s Tax & Motor Vehicle Office To Be Closed One Hour Thurs. (June 23rd)
June 21, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Tax and Motor Vehicle divisions of the Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office will be closed for one hour this Thursday, June 23rd, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for Safety Training. A press release from the office says the driver’s license station will remain open for appointments.
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City Of Spencer Sets Wheels In Motion For Revisions To Urban Renewal District
June 21, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday set into motion a plan to make some revisions to an urban renewal area that includes Pine Tree Plaza on the city’s south side. It’s part of a larger district who’s 20-year life life span is about to expire. Brian Weuve (weave), the city’s Finance Director, told the council […]
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There’s A New Face At The Spencer Chamber
June 21, 2022
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce has a new staff member. Maggie Ostrum has been hired as Office and Finance Coordinator. Ostrum has worked more than 10 years in public service and tourism, most recently as a tour guide and office associate at Okoboji Classic Cars. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications […]
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Spirit Lake School Board Meets With State Legislators
June 21, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board Monday voiced concerns to State Representative John Wills and Senator Dave Rowley during a special meeting. School safety was at the top of the list. Wills told board members he’s advocating for certain school staff members to be armed, saying law enforcement simply can’t respond fast enough and […]
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Palo Alto County Bar Owner Arrested On Multiple Charges
June 21, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– A search warrant executed on a bar has resulted in the arrest of its owner on multiple charges. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant was executed Friday (June 17th) at Molly Maguires Pub as part of an ongoing investigation. Following the search, the establishment’s owner, 61-year-old Ronald Dean Smith was […]
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Friends of Lakeside Lab Summer Fundraiser is June 26
June 20, 2022
(Okoboji)-The Friends of Lakeside Lab will hold their annual fundraiser on Sunday evening.Lakeside Lab Executive Director Mary Skopec says, proceeds help support students and programs at Lakeside: “We hold it at our Dining Hall here on the Campus, and it runs from 5:30 to 8 or whenever people want to leave. Lots of time people […]
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Friends of Lakeside Lab Science Seminar to feature Dr. Brent Mortenson June 21
June 20, 2022
(Okoboji)-The Speaker Series continues at Lakeside Lab on Tuesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab’s Science Seminar Series will continue on Tuesday evening with a talk by Dr. Brent Mortenson who teaches the Ecology Class at the Lab in the summertime. Mortenson says, he’ll be discussing his graduate research at […]
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Okoboji Looking At Tightening Zoning Requirements For Campgrounds/RV Parks
June 20, 2022
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji is looking at tightening zoning requirements for campgrounds and R-V parks. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission had some preliminary discussion along that line at a meeting this (Monday) afternoon. City Administrator Michael Meyers says new campground/RV parks that are springing up around the lakes area have prompted the city […]
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