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Federated REA Receives Safety Recognition

June 10, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson-based Federated Rural Electric and Broadband has received recognition for workplace safety and health. It was among 200 businesses honored during the 2025 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference held in May. The program is coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. Federated Rural Electric and Broadband was among 67 winners in the silver achievement […]

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Ribbon Cutting Held On Clay County Connection Trail

June 10, 2025

(Spencer)– A ribbon cutting was held Monday evening on the Clay County connector trail that will join up with the Iowa Great Lakes trail at the Dickinson county line north of Fostoria. Kathy Fueston of the Clay county trails group tells KUOO news the connection between Clay and Dickinson counties will be an important link […]

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Cost Of A Major Road Project In Orleans, Already Coming In Higher Than Expected, Is About To Grow Even More

June 9, 2025

(Orleans)– The cost of a major road project in Orleans is about to go up substantially. Construction on a storm sewer and paving project on 140th Street between Peoria Avenue and Hill Avenue recently got underway. Meeting in special session Monday afternoon, the Orleans City Council was informed by engineers and the contractor that they […]

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Additional Details Released Into High Speed Pursuit From Friday Evening That Started In Spirit Lake & Ended In Jackson

June 9, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Police Department has now released details into that high speed pursuit we reported on earlier that originated in Spirit Lake and ended in a crash in Jackson, Minnesota a short time later. A press release from Spirit Lake Police say it started shortly before 7:00 am when an officer tried […]

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Arnolds Park CEO Concerned Over Possible Cuts On Federal Level To J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

June 9, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– Proposed cuts on the federal level that would impact the BridgeUSA J-1 Exchange Visitor Program has some local officials concerned. Jon Pausley, CEO of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park, says they rely heavily on that program each year for workers… Pausley says this summer alone 115 J-1 students are working at Arnolds Park… […]

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