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One Area School District Is Clearing The Air Regarding Its COVID 19 Policy

September 24, 2021

(Spencer)– A local school district is clarifying its current policy when it comes to COVID-19. In an email to district patrons Friday, Spencer Superintendent Terry Heman stated that he wants to clear up some misinformation. Heman says the district is NOT requiring masks or vaccinations this school year. He says those decisions are “currently in […]

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Pearson Lakes Art Center to present REZA Edge of Illusion September 28 & Manhattan Short Film Festival September 30

September 24, 2021

There are a couple of events on tap at the Pearson Lakes Art Center next week, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Pearson Lakes Art Center will present Reza, Edge of Illusion on Tuesday evening. Performing Arts Director Rachelle Fratzke says, the world-renowned illusionist puts on quite a show. “He was here six years ago, […]

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Harvesting Is Getting Underway In Some Areas

September 24, 2021

(Lakefield, Mn.)– Some harvest activity is already starting to get underway in portions of the region. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says some corn with standability issues has started coming out… Nesseth says some soybeans have also started coming out… Nesseth says yields likely will be variable, but for the most part […]

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Fire Hydrant Flushing To Take Place Next Week In NE Spirit Lake

September 24, 2021

(Spirit Lake)– The city of Spirit Lake will be flushing fire hydrants next week on the northeast side of town, East of Hill Avenue and north of Highway 9. City officials say residents in that area may notice a temporary drop in water pressure while the flushing is going on in their neighborhood, along with […]

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Investigation Results In Arrest Of Man On Burglary And Drug Charges

September 24, 2021

(Estherville)– An investigation earlier this week into a burglary at a garage in Estherville resulted in an arrest. Estherville police say they were called shortly after 9:30 am Monday and met with the owner, who reported several items had been taken over the last two to three weeks. Access was made by prying a door […]

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