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No Injuries Reported In Fairmont Train Derailment

October 28, 2021

(Fairmont, Mn.)– There were no reports of injuries in a train derailment Wednesday in Fairmont. Officials say at least four tanker cars carrying ethanol left the tracks as the train was going through a crossing on County Road 39 on the northwest side of Fairmont shortly after 2:00 pm. They say two of the cars […]

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New VP Of Business Development For Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp Introduces Himself

October 28, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The new Vice President of Business Development at the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is making the rounds introducing himself. Tom Nelson most recently served as Economic Development Coordinator for the city of Jackson for four years. He was at Tuesday’s Spirit Lake City Council meeting… Nelson added he has several ties to […]

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Head Of Northwest Financial Corporation To Serve On Iowa Bankers Association’s Legislative Committee

October 27, 2021

(Spencer)– The President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corporation of Arnolds Park has been named a member of the Iowa Bankers Association Legislative Committee. Greg Post will serve a two-year term on the committee, which is responsible for developing and guiding the Association’s legislative and grassroots efforts. The committee is comprised of senior level bank […]

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Clay County Fair Association Holds Annual Meeting

October 27, 2021

(Spencer)– Nearly 300 members of the Clay County Fair Association heard positive reports about the post-COVID return of “The World’s Greatest County Fair” at its annual meeting held last night (October 26).   “My report can really be summed up in four powerful words: we had a Fair,” said Fair & Events Center CEO Jeremy […]

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Spencer Chamber Announces Winners Of Halloween Decorating Contest

October 27, 2021

(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Halloween House Decorating Contest. The addresses include: The Winners are: 1st place – 310 East 2nd St.; 2nd place – 222 West 4th St and 3rd place – 419 East 19th St. The winners will receive: 1st place $200 in Chamber Dollars; 2nd […]

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Ag Producers Bracing For Rising Input Costs

October 27, 2021

(Lakefield, Mn.)– The likelihood of a substantial increase in costs for seed, fertilizer and chemicals is sparking a lot of concern in the agricultural community. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says producers are bracing for what that could mean when it comes to profits… Nesseth says it’s somewhat debatable if the increases […]

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A Change in Polling Sites For One Voting Precinct In Dickinson County For City And School Elections

October 27, 2021

(Arnolds Park)– An issue with handicap accessibility has resulted in a change for a polling location for next week’s city and school elections for one voting precinct in Dickinson county. Jordan Moyer oversees elections for the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office. She says it affects voters in Arnolds Park and Okoboji… Moyer says there’s a handy […]

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Spirit Lake City Council Gives Final Approval To Rezoning Of Former School Property

October 27, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening granted final approval to a request to rezone the former school property in the area of 20th Street and Ithaca Avenue. The former Mahannah Auditorium and Illsley buildings are located on that site. Brett Parks, the new owner of the property, told KUOO news what it […]

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Trunk or Treat returns to Iowa Lakes Community College October 28

October 26, 2021

Trunk or Treat returns to Iowa Lakes Community College on Thursday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Iowa Lakes Community College will host their annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday evening. Student senate Advisor Katie King says families are encouraged to attend. “We invite clubs, athletic departments as well as different areas within the college to […]

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Disturbance Investigation Results In Arrest Of Ocheyedan Man

October 26, 2021

(Sibley)– An investigation Saturday into a disturbance at a residence in Ocheyedan resulted in the arrest of an Ocheyedan man. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Travis Dirks of Ocheyedan was charged with dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon, a class “D” felony, and harrassment in the 1st degree, an aggravated misdemeanor. […]

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