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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the auto tour route will be open from Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 17th, 2026 in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. …
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5/6/26
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The Armstrong City Council in a special session Wednesday, April 29 held a public hearing and approved a vicious dog ordinance.
City Clerk Amy Sathoff said City Hall had received no comments …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/6/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 28 meeting set a public hearing for 9 a.m. May 12 on repealing a zoning ordinance amendment regulating carbon pipelines in the county.
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/6/26
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• Who may vote in the June 2 primary?
Anyone who will be 18 on or before the General Election Day, November 3, can vote in the primary. Yes, this means that 17-year-olds can vote in the …
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5/6/26
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Emmet County voters will not have a candidate to choose in the race for County Attorney in the upcoming Primary Election, Emmet County Auditor Heidi Goebel has announced. No candidates from either …
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5/6/26
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By Kim Meyer
Over the past two years, North Union School District saw a decline in students. This will hopefully be leveling off soon. One positive note on enrollment was the …
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4/29/26
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By Kim Meyer
The North Kossuth School Board held a public hearing for the for the 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, April 21st. North Union superintendent Travis Schueller spoke about issues …
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4/29/26
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By Michael Tidemann
With two applications received for a county weed commissioner position, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 21 meeting agreed to consider a proposal …
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4/29/26
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Patent Pending Players will be holding tryouts for the 2026 Summer Children’s Play on Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Tryouts will be held at the playhouse located at the intersection …
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4/22/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 14 meeting approved funding assistance for two air conditioners and a furnace at the Ringsted Public Library.
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4/22/26
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By Kim Meyer
The North Kossuth School Board met in special session on Friday, April 10th.
North Union superintendent Travis Schueller spoke about working with both NK and NU negotiations …
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4/15/26
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By Michael Tidemann
About 150 Republicans from a six-county region attended the Republican Roundup Saturday, April 11 at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center in Algona.
Republicans from …
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4/15/26
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By Kim Meyer
The North Union School Board held their required public hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Levy on April 1 in Armstrong. Two local individuals were present to learn more …
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4/8/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors held a state-mandated public hearing on the fiscal 2026-27 tax levy before their regular meeting Tuesday, March 31.
Emmet County …
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4/8/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Armstrong City Council held two back-to-back special meetings Wednesday, April 1.
The first meeting was a state-mandated public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2027 …
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4/8/26
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By Michael Tidemann
After a successful soup and dessert supper Thursday, March 26, at United Methodist Church in Estherville, the Friends of Fort Defiance at their Tuesday, March 31 meeting …
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4/8/26
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The Red Cross will hold blood drive on Wednesday, April 8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Ringsted Legion Community Center by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, and enter: RINGSTEDIA. You may also …
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4/7/26
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The Kossuth County Conservation Board will hold a Hunter Education Field Day Class this spring. The course will meet on Saturday, April 25th from 12:00-3:00 P.M. at the Izaak Walton League …
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4/7/26
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What could have been a tragedy at the East Fork of the Des Moines River ended safely for three young girls, but not before sparking concern among neighbors. The call came into Emmet County Dispatch …
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4/1/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 24 meeting voted to extend the current moratoriums on new wind and solar energy projects.
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4/1/26
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