Landowners meet on DD44 siltation issue

By Michael Tidemann

Posted 6/5/25

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors, Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials and Drainage District 44 landowners met in a public hearing after Tuesday’s supervisors meeting to discuss …

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Big turnout for kids fishing clinic

Storied Outlet Store changes local families

Wi-Fi a hit with county campers

Brugjeld-Peterson Historic Farmstead enjoys Founders …