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City of Spirit Lake taking down Light Poles after incurring damage during Last Week’s Severe Weather
December 23, 2021
The City of Spirit Lake has been taking down light poles on Highway 9 and Highway 71 over the last few days. According to City Administrator Gregg Owens, the city had five light poles on Highway 9 come down in the major storm that went through the area last week. The City had previously taken […]
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Wall Lake man taken into Custody after High Speed Chase on Tuesday
December 23, 2021
A Wall Lake man was taken in to custody by Sac County authorities after leading them on a pursuit late Tuesday afternoon. The Sac County Sheriff’s Department says a deputy on patrol in Wall Lake noticed a pick-up truck with no license plates. The deputy recognized the driver as Ralph John Freese, age 27, of […]
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Martin County West School closed December 21-22 due to Credible Threat
December 22, 2021
(Sherburn, MN)-Martin County West let school out yesterday and today, due to a threat of violence at the Jr/Sr High School on December 21st. School officials consulted with law enforcement and decided to close for yesterday and today, for an abundance of caution. All activities are canceled, and all buildings are closed. Anyone with any […]
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Laurens Man faces Drug Charges following Arrest December 20
December 22, 2021
Authorities say a Laurens man faces drug charges after his arrest on Monday afternoon at 4:15, when the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says they served a valid arrest warrant on Michael Ray Hood II, age 33 of Laurens, charging him with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, 3rd or subsequent offense. The charges against […]
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Positive COVID-19 cases on the rise in Dickinson County
December 22, 2021
(Spirit Lake, IA)-COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in Dickinson County. Director of Population and Public Health Katy Burke says self administered tests are available at Lakes Regional Healthcare: “Similar to what we’re seeing on the National level, increases in cases in Dickinson County. At the coronovirus.iowa.gov, they have the 7 days, and […]
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Committee Meets To Address Hwy 71 Concerns Through Lakes Corridor
December 21, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Some progress has apparently been made in addressing concerns into the upcoming renovation of Highway 71 through Arnolds Park and Okoboji and how the work would be staged. The concerns were brought to light last week at a special Okoboji City Council meeting with representatives of the Department of Transportation. A committee was […]
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Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club names Chuck and Elsie Wetzeler as 2021 Citizens of the Years
December 21, 2021
The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club has announced the selection of their 2021 Citizens of the Years. This year’s recipients, Chuck and Elsie Wetzeler, moved to Spirit Lake in 1964. They have since been involved in many community organizations that make our community a quality place to live in. Chuck and Elsie are members of […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Approve 6% Salary Increases For Elected And Non-Elected Employees
December 21, 2021
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county employees will be getting a pay increase in the upcoming fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) voted to approve a six percent across-the-board raise for elected officials. The county’s Compensation Board had recommended a seven percent across-the-board increase. Supervisor Tim Fairchild voted against the six percent. He recommended a […]
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