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There’s Been A Change In This (Tues.) Evening’s Grandstand Line Up At The Clay County Fair

September 9, 2025

(Spencer)– There’s been a change in the lineup for this (Tues.) evening Roots and Boots Tour performance in front of the grandstand at the Clay County Fair. Fair officials released the following statement at noon today (Tues.). It reads as follows: “Due to unforeseen transportation issues within the band, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye are […]

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Spirit Lake High School Key Club to Hold Free Movie Night

September 9, 2025

The Spirit Lake High School Key Club along with the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis are hosting a FREE movie night. Summer Stoller, who is the President of the Spirit Lake High School Key Club, says why they chose a movie night.  “So, the Spirit Lake noon Kiwanis was awarded with a mental health matters grant […]

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Jackson County Receives Funding from National Opioid Settlement

September 9, 2025

(Jackson) Jackson and Cottonwood counties are taking action against the opioid epidemic with new funding opportunities for local organizations. Thanks to a multi-billion-dollar national settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors, the county expects to receive over half a million dollars over the next 18 years. Lindsay Chapman Nesseth, Health Strategist and Public Health Nurse for […]

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Mn. DNR Seeking Comment On Increasing Yellow Bass Limits On Several Lakes

September 9, 2025

(Windom, Mn.)– The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for public comment on a proposal to increase harvest limits on yellow bass on several lakes in southern Minnesota. Ryan Doorenbos says yellow bass are natural fish in area lakes but are invasive. He says their populations have become excessive… Doorenbos says the increased limits […]

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Spirit Lake Chamber Has New Executive Director

September 9, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– Krista Smith has been announced as the new Executive Director for the Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce. Smith is a Spirit Lake native. She most recently served as Director of Unified Programs for Special Olympics Iowa, where she led statewide events and managed multiple school programs. Her background includes volunteer coordination, communication and […]

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Voters In The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District Head To The Polls Tuesday (9/9)

September 9, 2025

(Sibley)– Voters in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District head to the polls Tuesday (Sept. 9th) to vote on a school infrastructure tax. The measure calls for the district to collect up to $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property valuations, along with an income surtax of up to 20 percent of a resident’s state income tax. […]

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A Former NW Iowa Nurse Pleads Guilty In Overdose Case

September 9, 2025

(Spencer)– A former contract nurse who worked at Spencer Hospital has pleaded guilty in connection to a 2022 drug overdose case involving two patients. Court records show 37-year-old Rachel Martinez of Peterson entered a guilty plea on Aug. 28 to two amended counts of wanton neglect of a dependent adult by a caregiver. Martinez had […]

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Wahpeton City Council Sets Public Hearing On G.O. Bond Proposal

September 9, 2025

(Wahpeton)– The Wahpeton City Council this (Mon.) evening set September 15th at 5:00 pm as the date and time for a public hearing on a proposal to issue not to exceed $12.5 million in general obligation bonds for the construction of a new water treatment facility. City officials say they’re hopeful the bids will be […]

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City Of Spencer Officially Launches Mobile App

September 8, 2025

(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer today (Mon.) announced the city’s new app has launched and is now available. The app, dubbed Spencer Iowa, was developed in response to the 2024 flood. It integrates information from the Flood Center of Iowa, including river level data and weather alerts, along with city news and announcements and resources […]

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Work Is Now Underway On A Major Street Project In Estherville

September 8, 2025

(Estherville)– Work on the South 1st Street resurfacing project in Estherville got underway this (Mon.) morning and will continue through October 10th, weather permitting. City officials remind motorists South 1st Street in Estherville is closed to through traffic between 1st Avenue South and Highway 4 South for the duration of the project. Access to homes […]

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