4+ hour, 56+ min ago   (177+ words) Strouth says affordability and availability of child care probably drew the most discussion at that session, adding more action is needed from the state level… Trevor Smith, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Corridor, says it’s also affecting…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (149+ words) (Spencer)– Spencer based Seasons Center is offering a free 90-minute virtual training program to help foster, adoptive, kinship and biological parents better understand how childhood adversity impacts behavior, relationships and emotional well-being. It also provides practical strategies parents can use…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (176+ words) (St. Paul, Mn.)– A farm family from Jackson county will be honored next month as one of 86 Farm Families of the Year in Minnesota. Brian and Melanie Post began farming in 1993. In addition to row crops, they manage a Simmental…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (179+ words) (Lakefield, Mn.)– Lakefield Police Chief Roger Pohlman has announced he’ll be retiring effective this coming December 31st. Pohlman has a combined 41 years of service between the military and law enforcement. He’s been Chief of Police in Lakefield a little more than…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (214+ words) (Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say social media posts indicating so-called “flock” cameras, or license plate readers, have been installed in the city’s downtown area are false. City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday some are apparently mistakenly…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (187+ words) (Washington, DC)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to acquire 25 residential properties in Spencer heavily damaged in the 2024 flood. The city will receive $3.4 million for the program. City Manager Kevin Robinson gave an update at Monday’s City Council…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (186+ words) (Undated)– Five northwest Iowa Kiwanis Clubs have once again joined together for a project ensuring every local student starts the school year with dignity, confidence and the essentials they need to succeed. The Hygiene Backpack Project involves clubs from Emmetsburg,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (142+ words) (Peterson)– A search warrant executed back on July 16th in Peterson landed two men in jail on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the search was conducted at 9 East 3rd Street in Peterson where deputies found marijuana and drug paraphernalia....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) (Spencer)– A Graettinger man faces multiple charges stemming from a pursuit early Thursday. The driver, 28-year-old Troy Peterson of Graettinger, was then taken into custody. He was booked into the Clay County Jail on charges of eluding, driving under suspension,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (153+ words) (Primghar)– A rural Sanborn man has been charged with invasion of privacy. 69-year-old Donald Gene Mastbergen is accused of planting a covert video camera in his neighbors’ bedroom. He was arrested on Monday. Mastbergen was charged with 12 counts of camera…...