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Serious Injuries Reported In I-90 Crash

June 3, 2024

(Worthington)- A weekend crash in Worthington sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 4:14 am on Saturday, when a 2011 Honda CXL, driven by Mitchell Conklin, age 38 of Elder, South Dakota, was traveling west on I-90. Another vehicle, a 2024 Peterbilt Semi, driven by Mitchell Young, […]

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Two New Nursing Programs At ILCC Granted Initial Accreditation

June 3, 2024

(Emmetsburg)– Two new nursing programs at Iowa Lakes Community College have received initial accreditation. The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing Programs received the designation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. ILCC officials say the accreditation process took five years, culminating in a successful site visit in the Fall of 2023. They […]

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Peace Harbor Changing Hands

June 3, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– An iconic home on the west side of West Lake Okoboji is changing hands. In a post on Facebook, Tom Bedell has announced Peace Harbor has been sold, with closing set for late June or July. In the post, Bedell mentions a number of functions and fundraising events he held at Peace Harbor […]

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Authorities Recover A Vehicle From Gravel Pit Near Emmetsburg

June 3, 2024

(Emmetsburg)– An investigation is underway after authorities recovered a vehicle over the weekend from a gravel pit just west of Emmetsburg. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified Friday by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about an object that was detected on sonar that they thought may be a vehicle covered […]

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Good Numbers Expected For Tourism In Iowa This Summer

June 3, 2024

(Des Moines)– There are signs this could be a strong summer for travel. Jessica O’Riley is with the Iowa Tourism Office… She says the travel industry continues to enjoy robust growth… It goes without saying the travel and tourism industry plays a vital role in the local economy as well.

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