The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and Emmet County Conservation Board made plans for the March 19 Nature Center Banquet at their Thursday, Feb. 3 meeting. The banquet has not been held … more

SPIRIT LAKE — The suspect in the shooting last week of 24-year-old Shelby Woizeschke now faces an upgraded charge of 1st degree murder. Christian Goyne-Yarns, 25, had originally been charged with … more

In a January letter, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors gave its unanimous objection to the Summit and Navigator pipelines planned for Emmet County. The Summit Pipeline filed its petition with … more

With an annual inflation rate of 7 percent for 2021, the highest since 1982, it’s only natural that people would need more money to live. That rapid inflation rate has impacted Emmet County as well … more

A.J. Edwards, instructor in Gracie Jiu Jitsu at 362 Training Center located on the mats at the Regional Wellness Center, is offering a free seminar. The two sessions will take place Saturday, Feb. 19 … more

Not that many years ago, bars were closed on election day so candidates couldn’t buy votes at local taverns. Those election-day ‘dry laws’ have not largely changed, but that doesn’t mean the … more

The Estherville Lincoln Central jazz choir performed under direction of Steve Bradburn at the Iowa Lakes Community College 2022 Show/Jazz Choir Festival Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Janice K. Lund … more

Following a snow-covered trail and a map printed off of Ancestry, an extended family of snow gnomes has gathered in Library Square to connect with their Emmet County relatives. Describing their … more

It’s National Heart Month, but Avera Holy Family Hospital’s daily routine is still under the umbrella of COVID-19, preventing gatherings and events at the hospital, Cheryl Sherry said. … more

The Iowa Business Against Trafficking initiative was launched by Paul Pate of the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office last month with a goal of having Iowa’s business community raise awareness to … more