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Jackson County Voters To Decide Fate Of Local Sales Tax Measure

June 14, 2024

(Jackson, Mn.)– Voters in Jackson county this November will decide the fate of a measure that would implement a one percent local sales tax to help fund a new $41.2 million law enforcement center and government center currently under construction. If approved, it’s estimated the sales tax would bring in up to $17.5 million over […]

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Harris-Lake Park School Board Makes Appointment To Fill A Vacant Seat

June 14, 2024

(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board has a new member. Meeting in special session this (Fri.) afternoon, the board voted unanimously to appoint Kayla Updike to a seat left vacant by a recent resignation. Board President Ebony Rahe tells KUOO news Updike was one of three people who applied to fill the vacant seat. […]

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SL Protective Association Announces Plans To Restore Arch At Templar Park

June 14, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Protective Association is taking on a project to restore the iconic arch entryway at Templar Park on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake. Association President John Smeltzer spoke recently with our news partner, KTIV, about the project… Plans for the renovation include new paint, replacing woodwork, installation of replica […]

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REO Speedwagon to Rock Preservation Plaza June 14

June 14, 2024

(Arnolds Park)-There’s a big concert on tap tonight. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: REO Speedwagon will headline the Live at The Lake Concert at Preservation Plaza Friday evening. Lead singer Kevin Cronin says, the band is looking forward to returning to the Iowa Great Lakes. “When I saw this gig on the itinerary, I’m like, […]

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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Holding Lunch & Learn Event

June 14, 2024

(Estherville)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is hosting a Lunch and Learn event starting at noon on Thursday, June 27th at the Iowa Lakes Community College Performing Arts Center in Estherville. Kathy Anderson, Division Administrator for the Business Engagement Division at Iowa Workforce Development, will be the guest speaker. Anderson will be presenting on […]

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