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Okoboji Foundation Announces 2022 Grant Recipients
May 31, 2022
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2022 grant process. Some $418,000, the largest allocation to date, was awarded to eight non-profit organizations. The foundation received more than $727,290 in grant requests for its 2022 grant cycle. Proceeds from endowments provided $365,000 for awards with an additional $53,000 granted by the […]
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Motorcycle Crash Results In Serious Injuries
May 31, 2022
(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg man was injured last week after losing control of a motorcycle he was driving. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Braxton Long was driving a 2003 Honda in the 5300 block of 390th Street near Cylinder and was attempting to pass a vehicle when he lost control of the motorcycle. […]
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Trial Date Set For Several Former City Officials In Armstrong
May 31, 2022
(Armstrong)– Some former city officials in Armstrong are scheduled to go on trial this coming fall. Craig Merrill, Connie Thackery and Gregory Buum were charged in connection with an investigation into alleged misconduct. A myriad of charges were filed including ongoing criminal conduct, theft, felonious and non-felonious misconduct in office, among others. Merrill, Thackery and […]
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Motorcycle Vs Deer Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
May 31, 2022
(Fairmont, Mn.)– One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle he was driving collided with a deer Monday evening in Fairmont. The Minnesota State Patrol says 39-year-old Joseph Bush sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the Fairmont hospital. Troopers say Bush was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson northbound on Highway 15 […]
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Memorial Day Weekend Storms Bring High Wind, Hail
May 31, 2022
(Undated)– Clean up will be getting under way today (Tues.) in areas hard hit during several rounds of severe weather that moved through the region Monday. One of the hardest hit areas was northern Jackson county, where some wind damage was reported between Heron Lake and Windom. A grain bin was reportedly destroyed northwest of […]
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Friends of Lakeside Lab Science Seminar Speaker Series to begin May 31
May 31, 2022
(Okoboji)-The Friends of Lakeside Lab Speaker Series will get underway Tuesday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of Lakeside Lab will host the Friend’s Science Seminar Series on Tuesday evenings at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. The first talk in the Series will feature Aquatic Biologist Dr. Mark Edlund, who has taught at Lakeside for […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Single Vehicle Crash
May 28, 2022
(Spencer)– Minor injuries were reported Friay in a single vehicle crash in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Isiah Schroer of Spencer was driving a 2003 Jeep on 355th Street or County Road B-24, when he lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve. The vehicle traveled onto the shoulder. Authorities say Schroer […]
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Utility Work Will Result In Closure Of Busy Road In Spirit Lake For A Couple Of Weeks
May 27, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Some utility work will result in the closure of a busy street in Spirit Lake next week. City officials say beginning Tuesday, May 31st, Hill Avenue south of 28th Street to the north side of 36th Street will be closed. Traffic will be detoured by taking 36th Street east to Erie Avenue, north […]
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Forecasters Warn Of Possible Severe Weather Over Upcoming Holiday Weekend
May 27, 2022
(Spirit Lake)– Forecasters say we will need to be weather aware as we move through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The National Weather Service says temperatures and humidity will ramp up considerably. In addition, forecasters say several frontal boundaries and disturbances will be pushing through. They say the combination of those things could set the […]
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Reminder For Swimmers And Those With Pets To Stay Away From Algae
May 27, 2022
(Undated)– Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of water recreation season. Before putting on a swimsuit, Iowa environmental experts say being mindful of water quality can help avoid serious illness. The Iowa Environmental Council hosted a forum this week to highlight key information before people flock to lakes and beaches. The council’s Alicia Vasto says […]
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