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Small town Minnesota cafe to close after 25 years in business

The Amboy Cottage Cafe has announced it'll close its doors on Sunday.

Amboy, MN · 4h

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Multiple Charges Filed After Algona Area Traffic Stop

–A Pocahontas woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the rural Algona area earlier this week. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies conducted a traffic stop along US Highway 18 near Algona around 11:30 PM Tuesday. A criminal complaint filed in the Kossuth County District Court identifies the driver as 34-year-old Courtney Kay Fridolsfon.

Algona, IA · 1d
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Wesley Area Stop Ends with Drug Charges Against Fort Dodge Man

–A traffic stop in the rural Wesley area late last week ended with multiple drug related charges being filed against a Fort Dodge man. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies conducted a traffic stop along Iowa Highway 17 east of Wesley just before 9 PM on Friday, November 6th. A criminal complaint filed in Hancock County District Court states that Deputies stopped a 2011 Lincoln MKT driven by 45-year-old Reed Nathan Barclay and then received consent to search the vehicle.

Fort Dodge, IA · 3d
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Fairmont City Council Works on Solution for City’s Tree Dump

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city’s tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site both Saturday and Sunday could cost between 12-hundred and 24-hundred dollars. Council members discussed adding Saturday staffing and scheduling a work session to develop a long-term solution, including the possibility of burning accumulated debris. In other business, the council declared buildings at 112 and 114 West Fourth Street hazardous and ordered them repaired or demolished. The council also approved a transmission line easement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and they directed the $14,000 payment for the easement to be put toward improvements at Bull Head Park.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Lakota nonprofit gives back to veterans through hunting and meals

LAKOTA, Iowa —  Sixteen years ago, Jason Becker read a book called “Final Salute” and paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He thought about those two things, and speaking with his Dad, Bernie, the two agreed there were things they could do to encourage and help veterans. Thus, Lakota Hunting With Heroes was founded. […]

Lakota, IA · 1d

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Planning Underway on Recreational Trail from Jackson to Fairmont

(Jackson, MN)--Plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Minnesota. Luke Ewald with the Jackson County Trails committee says they were awarded a planning grant earlier this year from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ewald says work on the plan should be completed in the next month or two.

Fairmont, MN · 3d

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Fairmont HRA Receives Additional Funds Due to Error

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved an increase in funding for improvements at Friendship Village. The Publicly Owned Housing Program grant was originally approved for one-point-nine million dollars. However, an error in the project figures left out some work, including plumbing, sewer lines, patio replacements and sidewalk widening across all 115 units. Minnesota Housing approved an additional 200-thousand dollars, bringing the total grant to 2-point-1 million dollars. The HRA board unanimously approved the updated grant. The board also discussed the proposed Jameson Bush Mill Circle housing development. Plans call for 28 one-story modular homes, built in two phases of 14 homes each, around a single street and cul-de-sac. Board members also discussed seeking city assistance with infrastructure costs. No action was taken, but the project could come before the City Council at its December 14th meeting.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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NW Iowa RSVP Seeking Volunteers for Pen Pal Program

(Estherville)--Northwest Iowa RSVP is looking for volunteers in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties to participate in Pen Pal programs with local elementary students during the spring of 2027. Megan Spurgin is the RSVP Director for Emmet County. This is the 40th year for the Pen Pal program....

Emmet County, IA · 3d

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26th Annual “Stuff the Trailer” Food Drive is this Friday

–The 26th annual “Stuff the Trailer” food drive is coming up Friday to benefit the Kossuth County Food Pantry. The event will once again be held outside the KLGA/KLGZ studios along Nebraska Street in downtown Algona, as Owner and General Manager Bernie Merrill says donations can be dropped off without even getting out of your vehicle.

Algona, IA · 1d

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 3d