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Lisa Boyer had the honor of coloring in the goal thermometer on Monday following the announcement that the City of Ringsted has been awarded a $20,000 grant for the renovation of the Library. …
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7/16/24
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Three young women hope to become the 2024 Emmet County Fair Queen. Addison Robinson, Jo Oleson, and Addison Kruse are this year’s contestants. The 2024 …
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Amy H. Peterson
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7/16/24
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Terry and Donna Luscombe of Armstrong recently celebrated 60 years of marriage while on vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Luscombes were married on July 5, 1964. On the left is their wedding photo …
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7/16/24
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Trial evidence wrapped up in two days, sent to jury Thursday
A jury in Dickinson County found Kyle Ricke guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Algona police officer Kevin Cram. The …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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7/16/24
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On July 10, 2024, the Emmet County Community Foundation awarded $149,750 in grants to 16 nonprofits and government entities in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth …
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7/16/24
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The Armstrong graduating class of 1966 held their 58th Class Reunion on Sunday, June 28th at the Hideaway at Country Greens. Class members attending were, front L to R: Linda Sathoff Fothergill, …
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7/9/24
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A little moisture in the air couldn’t keep these folks from dancing away while the Ridottos played.
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7/9/24
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Boy’s Pedal Pull winners show off their medals.
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7/9/24
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Emmet County Supervisor Lisa Hansen told the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, June 2 meeting she was named Early Childhood North Central Iowa chair at the group’s meeting …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/9/24
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At a time when “historic flooding” has become almost a cliché, Emmet and surrounding counties can claim, indeed, that June presented the worst flooding the area has seen in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/9/24
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Winners of the 2024 Miss 4th of July Pageant winners were (L to R) Jr Miss Sophie Long, Miss Mable Arends, Little Miss Hyndryx Bowman, and Princess Landry Preston.
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7/9/24
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North Union King and Queen, Naomi Jones and Landon Hagedorn, braved the intense storm that came mid-parade.
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7/9/24
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Representing Armstrong’s 2023 Business of the Year were Dorothy Cronk and Kris Grabinoski from the Armstrong Journal.
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7/9/24
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You know what sort of town you live in when a disaster brings out the best in people.
That was the case this past weekend when throngs of volunteers turned out at the Estherville shed Sunday …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/24
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Anyone who doesn’t believe dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend hasn’t met Drifter.
Drifter is an 18-month-old black lab who stays by Vicar Kim Kacmarynski’s …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/24
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So what does it mean to be a leader? What does it take to lead? Those are the questions three North Union students faced when they attended Girls State at Drake University in Des Moines June 16-21.
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/24
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Heavy rains on Friday evening created quite a mess in Armstrong and area communities. It was reported that two inches fell before 1 a.m Saturday and another 3.17 before 4 a.m.
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6/25/24
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After comments from a Spencer contractor, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, June 18 meeting agreed to pull a statewide advertisement for a request for qualifications for …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/25/24
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Preparations for the Ringsted Quasquicentennial celebration are going full throttle, with preparations being made on several fronts.
The Ringsted Public Library Board and Ringsted Community …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/25/24
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Judge said defendant is very low flight risk
Monday afternoon, Judge Jeff Neary heard from the prosecution and defense on former Armstrong police chief Craig Merrill’s request for a bond …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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6/25/24
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