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Poor Air Quality Could Impact Parts Of The Region Today (Thursday)
August 17, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– Air quality could again be an issue in portions of the region today (Thurs.). An air quality alert is in effect for all of southwest Minnesota until 11:00 pm Friday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says smoke from wildfires in the Northwest Territories of Canada is making its way south across the state, […]
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Okoboji Writer’s Retreat to be held September 18-20 at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
August 16, 2023
(Okoboji)-The Okoboji Writer’s Retreat will return to The Iowa Great Lakes next month. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Writer’s Retreat will be held at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory September 18-20. Founder Julie Gammack says, the retreat is open to novices and professionals. “I survey people ahead of time to see where they put themselves […]
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It Could Be Awhile Yet Before Cannabis Sales Could Take Place In Jackson
August 16, 2023
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson City Council Tuesday evening held a public hearing on a moratorium that would make the sale of cannabis products such as smokeable material, THC gummies and infused drinks illegal in Jackson until January of 2025. City Administrator Matt Skaret says the goal for the moratorium isn’t to challenge a cannabis business […]
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Traffic Signal Upgrade Underway On Grand Avenue In Spencer
August 16, 2023
(Spencer)– There will be some disruptions of traffic on Grand Avenue and adjoining side streets in Spencer as a project to upgrade traffic signals in that area. A post on the city’s Facebook page says the work is getting started today (Wed.) beginning at the 1st Street intersection. City officials say the lights will be […]
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First Roundabout In NW Iowa About To Open To Traffic
August 16, 2023
(Orange City)– The first roundabout in northwest Iowa opens to traffic this Friday. It’s located at Iowa Highway 10 and Jay Avenue in Orange City. The project was a collaborative effort between the city officials and the Iowa Department of Transportation. They say it takes into consideration future commercial and industrial development, a new residential […]
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