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ILEC Officials Say Power Supply Situation Has Improved Somewhat But Remains A Major Concern

February 15, 2021

Officials with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative announced late this (Monday) afternoon the region’s power supply has improved and that their transmission operator, Southwest Power Pool, downgraded from an emergency level 3 to emergency level 2. 

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Iowa Lakes Community College stepping up CNA Training in response to high demand

February 15, 2021

(Estherville)-College granted waiver so clinicals can be conducted in lab setting during COVID crisis

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Customers Of Milford Municipal Utilities Urged To Conserve On Electricity As Much As Possible

February 15, 2021

Officials with Milford Municipal Utilities are putting out a plea for residents to reduce their electrical usage as much as possible due to the current circumstances.

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Customers Of ILEC & Area Municipal Utilities Who Receive Electricity From Cornbelt Power Being Told To Prepare For Periodic Power Outages

February 15, 2021

Rick Oleson, General Manager of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, says their main transmission provider, Southwestern Power Pool, or SPP, has declared a level three state of emergency. 

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Area Utilities Say Extreme Cold Is Putting A Huge Burden On Their Distribution Systems

February 15, 2021

Area utility providers say the ongoing extreme cold is heavily tasking their distribution systems, and demand is going off the charts.

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Local Officials Issue A Warning After A Coyote Is Seen In One Lakes Area City

February 15, 2021

Bonnie Tielbur is the City Clerk/Administrator in Wahpeton. She tells KUOO news a coyote was spotted in that town this (Monday) morning.

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Congressman Randy Feenstra Makes A Stop In Storm Lake

February 15, 2021

4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra was in Storm Lake last Friday to tour the Buena Vista University Agriculture Experiment Center.

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Armstrong Police Chief Arrested In Martin County, Minnesota

February 15, 2021

Craig Merrill was wanted on a warrant in connection with an investigation that has also resulted in the arrests of Armstrong’s Mayor and the current and former city clerks, as we reported earlier. 

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2021 Curly Leaf Pond Weed Mitigation Plans Being Finalized

February 15, 2021

Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news the plan is similar to last year but he says they’ll be doing some additional work on Lake Minnewashta

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Iowa Attorney General’s Office Files Charges Against Some Current & Former Public Officials & Employees With City Of Armstrong

February 15, 2021

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it has filed charges against some current and former public officials and employees with the city of Armstrong. 

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