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Estherville Chamber Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

(Estherville)—The annual banquet and awards ceremony of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Excel Estherville and Estherville Area Growth Partnership was held Tuesday night at the Estherville Elks Lodge. The evening was highlighted by the presentation of the 2026 Chamber awards including two lifetime achievement awards. One of the awards was presented to Steve Danielson whose business, Steve’s Sales and Service, celebrated 50 years in business earlier this year. Danielson is the longtime director of the NW Iowa Concert Band and has volunteered for many activities in the community.

Estherville, IA · 2d
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Spencer Sells Second Lot in North Y Development

-0- The first business to purchase a lot from the city was Robinson Funeral Home, which already had a location in Spirit Lake. Owner Cory Robinson says they’re down to some finishing touches inside the new structure. His son – Spencer Robinson – will be moving back to the corridor to join the family business.

Spencer, IA · 1d
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A message from Jackson County Central district

JACKSON — Dr. Mike Neubeck, superintendent of Jackson County Central Schools, released this statement Nov. 4. Today is a great day for Jackson County Central Schools! We are excited and grateful to announce that our JCC Operating Referendum has passed! With 53.12% voting yes, our communities have demonstrated their commitment to our students, our schools, and the future of JCC!

Jackson County, MN · 1d
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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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I Saw It In The Standard

Thos. Madden accidentally dropped a huge chunk of coal on his foot and consequently is laid up and wants to hire someone to pick corn for him. Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Fetcho and three daughters welcomed a 10½ pound boy, born October 26. Mr. Schandell, employed with the Land...

Lakefield, MN · 2d

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City of Okoboji Considering Moratorium on Condo Storage Units

(KUOO) — Condominium storage units are causing a stir in the city of Okoboji. The city council Tuesday evening voted down a recommendation from the city’s Design Review Committee to approve design plans for such units on two different parcels of land. Contractors on the project questioned the council as to why they rejected the Design Review Committee’s recommendation.

Okoboji, IA · 1d

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Spencer Main Street Awards Fall Grant Winners for 2026

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Spencer Main Street has announced its five winners of the Main Street Micros Grant Program for Fall 2026. The event was held at the Bearded Dog Taproom in downtown Spencer. Now in its 8th year, Spencer Main Street Distributed $20,000 to five businesses in the...

Spencer, IA · 3d

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

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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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JCC football outlasts WEM in overtime thriller

HASTINGS, Minn. (KEYC) - The Jackson County Central football team battled Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in the opening round of the Class AA state tournament on Thursday. JCC wins by a final of 32-24 in overtime. The Huskies battle Redwood Valley in the Class AA semifinals next Friday at 9:00 in the morning.

Jackson, MN · 15h

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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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Clay County Conservation Board Seeks Public Input on Kindlespire Master Plan

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of the Kindlespire Complex through a new master planning effort. The Clay County Conservation Board and the Oneota Conservation Foundation are developing a long-range vision for the approximately 300-acre Kindlespire Park and the broader 1,000-plus-acre conservation complex along the Little Sioux River.

Clay County, IA · 2d

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Largest Fundraiser for KRHC Auxiliary Kicks off Wednesday

–The gift shop at Kossuth Regional Health Center will have it’s annual Holiday Open house today and Thursday, which in turn helps fund the KRHC Auxiliary. Kris Schlievert helps to run the gift shop, and she recently talked about the event on the KRHC Report. Along with all of...

Algona, IA · 2d

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Indian Motorcycle Continues Restructuring After Polaris Split

Indian Motorcycle announced the next phase of its strategic transition to a free-standing company, strengthening its manufacturing capabilities in Spirit Lake, Iowa, adding dedicated business functions and restructuring its organization to support long-term profitability and growth. The changes include adding manufacturing jobs to support recently expanded capabilities at the Spirit...

Spirit Lake, IA · 3d

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Spencer’s Merchant Chooses Mustangs

Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – After a very successful High School Career, Spencer’s Brynn Merchant will take her Tennis Talents to the next level at Morningside University in Sioux City. Morningside Coach Alex Struck believes the Mustangs got the full package in Merchant. Morningside is one of...

Spencer, IA · 3d

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H-BC, JCC to play in state quarterfinal football games Thursday

The Hills-Beaver Creek and Jackson County Central football teams will each play state tournament quarterfinal games Thursday night as both aim to repeat as state champions. The unbeaten Patriots, who knocked off Edgerton 38-28 last Friday to again win the Section 3 9-man title, are top-ranked in the state and unbeaten this fall at 10-0. Their opponent Thursday will be Section 1 champ Spring Grove, which has a record of 8-3 in 2026.

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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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Seasons Center Announces Reopening of Autumn's Center

(Spencer)--Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has announced that Autumn’s Center will officially reopen on Monday, November 23rd with staff beginning to see clients at the center that day. The reopening marks an important milestone for the organization and the children, young adults, and families it serves. Autumn’s Center, which...

Spencer, IA · 2d

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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

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

This document constitutes a summary of the proceedings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ October 20, 2026 meeting. The full text of these proceedings is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Administrator, Jackson County Government Center, 405 Fifth Street, Building 3, in the City of Jackson, Minnesota.

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