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City Of Jackson Weighing Possible Options For Ambulance Service
December 4, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson’s interim City Administrator has been on the job now about a month. Bret Heitkamp has had extensive experience in the role previously in other communities. He says he’s already immersed himself in the budget and is trying to get a 25 percent increase in the preliminary levy request lowered. Heitkamp says a […]
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Tubing Hill At Horseshoe Bend To Open This Weekend For The First Time In A Couple Of Years
December 4, 2025
(Milford)– All of the snow and cold means a popular winter attraction southwest of Milford will be able to open this weekend for the first time in years. Amy Heibult is in charge of public relations for the Dickinson County Conservation Board which operates the Horseshoe Bend Recreational Area… “We’re actually going to be open […]
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A Local Convenience Store Is Changing Hands
December 4, 2025
(Undated)– A local convenience store is changing hands. An industry publication is reporting Brew is acquiring 13 convenience stores along with one licensed vape and tobacco retailer from DANLEE Corporation. It includes former Jiffy and Phillips 66 locations, including one in Spirit Lake. Brew already has one other location in Spirit Lake along with Milford […]
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A Display Of Christmas Lights That Will Make Clark Griswold Envious Has Returned NW Of Lake Park
December 4, 2025
(Lake Park, IA) Lueders Ridiculous Christmas Lights have been bringing joy to people around the area for many years and you can visit with Santa this Saturday and see the lights in person. Roxie Lueders says Santa will be there from 5:30 to 7:00 on Saturday… “We always have people just pull up to the […]
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A SW Minn. Daycare Has Been Tossed A Financial Lifeline
December 4, 2025
(Slayton, MN)– The Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota is receiving a cash lifeline to stay open. On Tuesday, the Murray County Board of Commissioners approved as much as 500-thousand dollars in loans for the rural child care center. Wonder World is the only licensed child care center in Murray County in Minnesota’s southwest corner. […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has Two New Board Members
December 4, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Two new faces have joined the Board of Directors of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association. Gar Lambert of the lakes area, was selected to represent the Northwest Region and Barb Andersen Rogers the Southwest Region. The two became directors in November, 2025. The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is now […]
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Spirit Lake Man Among Those Receiving Governor’s Lifesaving Awards
December 4, 2025
(Des Moines)– A Spirit Lake man was among four Iowans presented with the Governor’s Lifesaving Awards during a ceremony at the statehouse in Des Moines. Kyle Peterson was given the Lifesaving with Valor Award for his actions on January 5th of this year when he rescued a couple after the UTV they had been riding […]
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North Dakota Ruling Could Derail Carbon Pipeline Project
December 4, 2025
(Bottineau, ND) — A carbon dioxide pipeline project impacting Iowa could be derailed by a ruling from a North Dakota judge. The judge ruled in favor of landowners who challenged a state law requiring residents to allow carbon dioxide to be stored beneath their property if 60 percent of their fellow landowners approve it. Summit […]
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NW Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund Awarded Funds For Low Income Programs
December 3, 2025
(Des Moines)– A regional housing authority will receive a share of $12.2 million in grants awarded today (Wed.) by the Iowa Finance Authority. The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund is getting $555,000 for initiatives to develop or preserve housing for low-income households. It includes things such as rental assistance, home ownership support, and assistance […]
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