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Fire In Downtown Arnolds Park Pretty Much Destroys Two Houses; Heavily Damages A Third
April 22, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Two houses are pretty much total losses and a third has heavy damage following a fire late this (Tues.) afternoon in downtown Arnolds Park. Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Chief Chris Yungbluth tells KUOO news they were called to the scene on Allen Avenue a little before 4:30 pm… Yungbluth says no one was in […]
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Iowa D.O.T Planning Pavement Replacement Project On Hwy 9 (Central Ave.) Through Estherville
April 21, 2026
(Estherville)– A project to replace pavement on Highway 9, or Central Avenue, through Estherville is being planned by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The project would be done over several years, beginning in the spring of 2028. It would extend from the Des Moines River Bridge east to Brown Creek Bridge on the east side […]
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This Season Will Mark 98 Years For Jackson Golf Club
April 21, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– This season will mark the 98th year for the Jackson Golf Club. In an interview on KKOJ, Cade Hagen of the Jackson Golf Club says it’s an amazing history and that they look forward to another season…
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Dickinson County Nature Center Looking For Volunteers
April 21, 2026
(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Nature Center is paying tribute to its volunteers and is putting out a call for additional people willing to help out as more of their facilities prepare to open for the season. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Coordinator, says volunteers play a crucial role in their operations… “The volunteers are the lifeblood […]
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Corridor’s First Annual “Build My Future” Event Is This Thursday, April 23rd
April 21, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation holds its first annual “Build My Future” event this Thursday at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. Trevor Smith of the Corridor says some 750 area high school students will attend with over 50 businesses being represented. Smith says it won’t be your ordinary job fair, […]
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Estherville City Council Tables Plans & Specs For Phillips Pavilion Shelter Project
April 21, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council this (Monday) evening was scheduled to approve plans and specifications for the shelter for the Phillips Pavilion project. City Administrator Penny Clayton recommended the council delay the matter after getting some disappointing news at a recent bid letting… “Bids came in a little bit higher than we anticipated and so […]
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Robinson Funeral Home To Open Second Location In Spencer
April 20, 2026
(Spencer)– Robinson Funeral Home officially announced today (Mon.) plans to build an additional facility in Spencer. Owner Korey Robinson tells KUOO news they have been seeing an increase recently in requests for services from families in the Spencer area and that expanding has been a goal of his. He adds his son will soon be […]
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Local Authorities Warn Of New Scam
April 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to yet another scam. This one involves receiving a notification that a family member or friend is in custody and needs immediate payment for bond. The caller claims to be a bondsman or sergeant and requests the money be sent electronically in the form […]
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Volunteers Needed To Help Clean Up Kilen Woods
April 20, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Federated Rural Electric has sponsored the GreenTouch spruce up day at Kilen Woods State park for the past 25 years. Federated REA Marketing and Communications Director Andrea Christoffer explains what will happen during clean up day… “It’s always the first Saturday of May. So this year it is May 2nd. And what we’ll […]
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