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Supervisors view possible ECCOG takeover

A hostile takeover is one thing, but both the Emmet County Council of Governments and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors are looking at the mutual benefits of the county taking over the ECCOG …

Supervisors hear Red Rock Wind Farm timeline

By 2025, Emmet County can expect 20 wind turbines dotting the western part of the county, generating energy for Iowa and the rest of the country. That was the message Al Blum, chair and founder …

North Union superintendent charged following bus accident.

North Union School District Superintendent Travis Schueller was charged after an injury accident between the district school bus Schueller was driving and a semi truck May 2 west of Ringsted. …

Big improvements at Nature Center

WALLINGFORD – Significant improvements are now happening at the Emmet County Nature Center east of Wallingford. At the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Board …

Special board meeting held by North Union School Board

The North Union School Board held a special meeting on May 3 to approve the master contract for 2023-2028 school years. The board approved the five year master contract.   There is not …

Supervisors discuss Navigator lawsuit

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 25 meeting discussed a recently filed federal lawsuit filed against the county by Navigator pipeline, just weeks after a similar filing …

Supervisors approve 2024 budget

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 25 meeting held a public hearing and approved a fiscal 2024 budget. The budget calls for a tax rate of 5.99342 mils on urban areas …
Obituaries
Michael Floyd Carlson
Michael Floyd Carlson, age 67 of Frost, MN, passed away at United Hospital District in Blue Earth on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at MinnIowa …
James R. Lindell
  James Robert Lindell, age 83, of Excelsior, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.   Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00 AM at Our Savior …
Jean Hansen
Jean Hansen, was born on May 22, 1959 in Estherville, Iowa to Lawrence E. and Doreen (Peters) Hansen. She passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 63. …
Donald F. Wegner
Funeral services for Donald F. Wegner Sr, 87, of Armstrong, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Armstrong with Pastor Lyndon Roesler officiating. Interment …
Max A. Quastad
A celebration of life was held for Max A. Quastad on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Armstrong, Iowa. Max was laid to rest at the Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Max Arlan …
Sports

Former Bancroft Bandit signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Bancroft Bandits shortstop Shawn Ross began making a name for himself on the ball diamond. He was part of the team that brought home a Championship trophy that year. After leaving the …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Alex Fisher named TIC Coach of the Year

The Top of Iowa West Conference released its all-conference teams for boys’ basketball recently. Three North Union players made the list. Junior Kyan Jones earned first team honors while …
Around the region
Baseball practices have begun for my preschool through first grade team. We have had two practices (despite all the rain) and plan to have a third as this newspaper hits the stands. I have ten kids …
This past week has been a very busy on for many people in the Armstrong-Ringsted area. My weekend started with a trip to Spencer with my friend, Jeff Hardman. He is teaching me a little something …
My second born son, Calvin, turned 2-years-old yesterday, May 2nd. It is hard to believe that he has already passed 2 years since the day he was born. He has started showing signs of who he will …
I thought the often-repeated desire to weed out waste, fraud and abuse from government spending was something Republicans, Democrats and independents could all agree on in Iowa.   Boy, am I …
Emmet County’s new information systems technology director outlined needed computer system upgrades with the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 25 meeting. Trevor …