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Law Enforcement Agencies In SW Minnesota Issue Alert About A New Text Message Scam
September 18, 2025
(Undated)– Law enforcement agencies in Minnesota are warning the public of a text message scam. It pertains to a notification supposedly coming from the Minnesota Department of Revenue. It tells the recipient they have a refund coming and that they need to submit account information by clicking on a link in the text message. Authorities […]
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IGL Chamber Gearing Up For A Couple Of Major Fall Events
September 18, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a couple of fall events. President/CEO Blain Andera says one of those is the University of Okoboji Oktoberfest Saturday, September 27th at Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park… “A reminder that registration is open. There’s a bike ride, keg toss, stein holding […]
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Two NW Iowa Entities Awarded Funding Through Iowa Homelessness Prevention Fund
September 17, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $1.3 million to assist homelessness prevention efforts throughout the state. Two entities in northwest Iowa are among those receiving funding. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, which serves Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties is getting $80,600. Family Crisis Centers, which serves Cherokee, […]
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Soybean Harvest Getting Underway In Some Areas
September 17, 2025
(Undated)– Combines are starting to roll through some earlier planted soybean fields in the region. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services says the recent dry weather has allowed earlier variety beans to dry down nicely… “A lot of guys will spread out some maturities and different planting dates because you like to spread that bean […]
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Iowa Hwy 9 Has Re-opened From Iowa Hwy 86 To Osceola County Line
September 17, 2025
(Lake Park)– There’s GOOD news to report for motorists on Highway 9 in western Dickinson county. The road was re-opened to traffic early this (Wed.) morning after having been closed the past several months for a concrete paving project between Iowa Highway 86 and the Osceola county line. D.O.T officials say there will still be […]
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Suspect In Spencer Murder Case Pleads Not Guilty
September 17, 2025
(Spencer)– A man charged in the death of another man last month in Spencer has pled not guilty. 44-year-old Wade St. John, Sr., who’s from South Dakota, entered the written plea to a charge of 1st degree murder. St. John was charged in the death of Djay Joseph St. John Loudner of Spencer. Police were […]
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Time To Renew Registrations for Off Road Vehicles & Snowmobiles
September 17, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Owners of all-terrain-vehicles, off-road utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles and snowmobiles are being reminded that now’s the time to renew their registrations. Dickinson County Recorder Ann Ditsworth recommends getting that done now, rather than later… “These need to be done before the end of the year in order to avoid the five dollar penalty […]
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Fundraising Underway To Build Splash Pad In Spencer
September 17, 2025
(Spencer)– A fundraising campaign to construct a splash pad in Spencer is now underway. The city has allocated $700,000 for the project. Committee member Catherine Grange told the city council Monday their goal is to raise the remaining $500,000 that’s needed by the end of this year… Grange says five different donation levels have been […]
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