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Dates Announced For This Summer’s Main Street Market
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Art Alliance has announced the dates for this summer’s arts, farmer’s market and entertainment events. Organizers say the Main Street Market will run five consecutive Thursday evenings in July and August, with the first of the season being held on Thursday, July 16th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. It will feature music […]
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Spencer Chamber: Flagfest This Year Drew Visitors From As Far Away As Germany
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– Some of the largest crowds in recent years attended the various events associated with Flagfest this past weekend in Spencer. Sheriffa Jones of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says the parade saw some of the highest attendance and participation numbers since 2021. She adds the event overall continues to draw more and more people […]
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2026 Jackson County Fair Will Feature A Few Changes/Additions
June 16, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The start of county fair season is about a month away. The 2026 Jackson County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 28th through Saturday, August 1st. Teri Bargfrede of the Jackson County Fair Board says they’ve made a few changes and additions for this year’s event… “We’ve moved our talent show to Tuesday […]
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Clay County Fair Makes Major Concert Announcement
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– There’s a major concert announcement today (Tues.) from the Clay County Fair. Country star Cole Swindell with special guest Ashley Cook and support act Shawn Mayer will perform in front of the grandstand Saturday, September 12th, to kick off the 2026 Clay County Fair. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 am this Friday, […]
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Recipients Of Inaugural Butch Parks Memorial Scholarships Announced
June 16, 2026
(Okoboji)– The inaugural recipients of the Butch Parks Memorial Scholarship for the Trades have been announced, honoring the legacy, passion, and dedication that Parks brought to the trades industry and the local community. Established in memory of Parks, the scholarship supports graduating students pursuing careers in the trades or vocational fields after high school. This […]
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Estherville City Council Hears Update On Pool Situation
June 16, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening heard an update on the status of the city’s outdoor pool, which remains closed. City officials say some 400,000 gallons of water simply disappeared as crews were attempting to fill the pool recently. It holds 255,000 gallons. City Administrator Penny Clayton says they identified leaks at 11 different […]
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One-Way Traffic On South 17th Street In Estherville May Become Permanent
June 16, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of an ordinance revision that would make the change to one-way traffic on South 17th Street between 1st Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South permanent. The initial change expired at the end of the just completed school year. Police Chief Brent Shatto says the […]
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DNR Recommends No Swimming At Two Popular Beaches In Iowa Great Lakes
June 15, 2026
(Undated)– The Iowa DNR is recommending no swimming at two popular beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes after recent testing turned up high levels of bacteria, specifically E-coli. The affected areas include Crandall’s Beach on the north side of Big Spirit Lake and Emerson Bay on the west side of West Lake Okoboji. E-coli bacteria […]
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New Features To Be Unveiled Along Sculpture Trail In Okoboji
June 15, 2026
(Okoboji)– Some additional features are being unveiled along the sculpture trail just west of the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji. Visual Arts Director Danielle Clouse Gast… “We will be introducing seven new sculptures on that sculpture trail. Last year it was really exciting that we got to have the grand opening for that and […]
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