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First Phase Of Improvements At Florence Park In Milford Now Complete
September 17, 2025
(Milford)– City officials in Milford say the first phase of improvements at Florence Park are now complete. The upgrades consist of ADA-compliant pathways, expanded walking areas, upgraded drainage systems, new restroom facilities, enhanced lighting and updated signage. City officials say they’re grateful to the Okoboji Foundation for a $25,000 grant that helped make the project […]
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230th Avenue Now Closed At The Lower Gar Outlet
September 16, 2025
(Milford)– 230th Avenue at the Lower Gar Outlet is now closed to all traffic as crews are preparing to remove culverts from the outlet, which will be replaced by a bridge. Construction on that part of the project is expected to get underway no later than April 1st, 2026. Graves Construction of Spencer is the […]
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Local Event To Honor Life Of Charles Kirk
September 16, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– An event will be held later this week locally to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. It’s scheduled for 6:30 pm Thursday at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park. In the event of rain it will be moved indoors to the Majestic Pavilion. Organizer Leo Kinnetz says the event will include prayer, music, candle […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Increases In Zoning-Related Fees
September 16, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning voted 5-0 to approve a new schedule for zoning fees, which will be seeing an across-the-board increase. Zoning Administrator Megan Kardell told the supervisors it reflects an increase in the cost of doing business… “In terms of, you know, postage, and milage and just […]
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Clay County Fair Issues Preliminary Attendance Numbers
September 16, 2025
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair is out with some preliminary attendance numbers from this year’s event which concluded on Sunday. A press release says 316,242 people attended this year’s fair. Fair officials add the number is an early estimate as they are still awaiting reports from some advance admission ticket locations. 15,540 people attended grandstand […]
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A Multi-Cultural Event Will Be Held Later This Week In Jackson
September 16, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A special event this Thursday in Jackson will celebrate the different cultures in the community. The Heritage Fiesta will be going on that day beginning at 4:00 pm at the Jackson Center for the Arts. Cay Gjertson, the group’s President, says the 5th annual salsa competition will be held as part of the […]
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Another Road Closure To Report In Orleans
September 16, 2025
(Orleans)– Getting around in Orleans is already a challenge with a major road project underway on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake. Now, there’s a road closure to report in another area of that town. City officials in Orleans say 253rd Avenue is closed in front of 12841 253rd Avenue, on the southeast side […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Engineering Agreement For River Recreation Enhancement Project
September 16, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved an engineering agreement for the River Recreation Enhancement Project. City Administrator Penny Clayton says they’re at a point to where they need to proceed with more detailed plans in order to keep things on schedule… “And so we have 30 percent plans right now. We need to […]
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Fundraising To Preserve Highly Sensitive Land On Southeast Side Of Arnolds Park Is Progressing
September 15, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation says they’re closing in on a fundraising goal to purchase 73 acres of land just north of Henderson Woods on the southeast side of Arnolds Park. Abby Hade Terpstra, Director of Philanthropy for the organization, says they’ve entered the home stretch… “We have until October 31st to raise […]
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