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Emmet County Attorney Position Determined By Write-In Votes
November 5, 2026
(Estherville)– The next County Attorney in Emmet county had to be decided by write-in votes. There was no filed candidate on the ballot for Tuesday’s election. According to the Emmet County Auditor’s Office, Melanie Summers Bauler has been elected to the position, with 106 write-ins. A couple of other positions in Emmet county also had […]
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RSVP Program Seeking Pen Pal Volunteers
November 5, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– If you’re age 55 and older, the Pen Pal Program could use your help. DeNeitt VanDenBroeke (van-den-brook-ee) is with the Northwest Iowa Retired, Senior, Volunteer Program… “The Pen Pal program for the spring with the Spirit Lake and Okoboji fourth graders. Our volunteers who are age 55 and over participate in the program […]
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DNR To Hold Public Meeting On Potential Lease Agreements To Store Vessels At Some State-Owned Accesses In The Iowa Great Lakes
November 5, 2026
(Okoboji)– A public informational meeting will be held later this month on a proposal by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for potential lease agreements at some state-owned accesses in the Iowa Great Lakes for boat storage. Kelli Huser, an attorney representing the DNR, tells KUOO news it stems from public comments they’ve been getting… […]
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LRH Holds Public Event Officially Unveiling Emergency Department Project
November 5, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Construction is already underway, but officials with Lakes Regional Healthcare held a public event this (Thurs.) morning unveiling plans for the $20 million construction and renovation of the hospital’s Emergency Department. LRH President CEO Jason Harrington says the project is part of a Master Facility Plan drawn up some 15 years ago… “What […]
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Unofficial Minnesota Election Results
November 5, 2026
JACKSON COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State MARTIN COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State COTTONWOOD COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State NOBLES COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State MURRAY COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State WATONWAN COUNTY Local / County / Federal & State
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Spirit Of Harmony Presents Their Fall Show This Saturday (Nov. 7th)
November 5, 2026
(Estherville)– The Spirit of Harmony chorus holds their annual Fall show this Saturday. Carol Fordyce, a member of the chorus, says it’s titled “What’s all the Buzz About?” She says it’s an adaptation of the childrens book ‘Buzzy the Bummblebee’… “And we read this story every year before we go to our regional competition. The […]
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House Fire Displaces Estherville Family
November 4, 2026
(Estherville)– Significant damage was reported in a house fire early Tuesday in Estherville. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says crews were called to 920 North 13th Street around 2:30 am. He says the occupants managed to get out unharmed, but two dogs and three pet birds were still in the house. Firefighters knocked down the fire […]
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LRH Volunteers Gearing Up For Special Event
November 4, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Volunteers at Lakes Regional Healthcare will hold a special event this Friday in advance of the holidays. Jennifer Gustafson, LRH Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services, says they’ll be holding their annual Holiday Sidewalk Sale this Friday, November 6th from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm… “It’s held right inside our hospital’s east […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Funding To Assist With Planning & Technology Upgrades
November 4, 2026
(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Iowa Primary Care Association. Sarah Wurm, VP of Program Development and Specialized Services at Seasons Center says the funding will support a three-year strategic plan and will assist in the upgrade of their client portal system and electronic health record […]
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