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They were staring at her. Jeanie was positive. When she took the chance to peek over, none of them were looking in her direction. Jeanie took a deep breath and reminded herself of what her mother had …
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4/6/23
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CONVERSATION -- L-R standing are Jeff Morey, David Bernhardt, and George VanMeter. Seated is Jacob Veltri, and, on the floor, his children. All ages took interest in the immersive experience of the …
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4/6/23
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SUPPORTING THE NEW PLAYGROUND -- The trivia fundraiser night at The Shores on March 24 was well-supported by the community. The new playground will serve as an excellent educational resource for …
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4/6/23
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Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre will hold auditions for the student musical, “Disney’s Aladdin, Kids” at the EMSCT performance center located at 2206 19th Street in …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/6/23
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Last Tuesday evening, the Early Childhood Family Night Event was held at Smith Wellness Center to offer practical learning tools and activities. The annual event is targeted for children ages 3-6 and …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/6/23
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A CALM MONDAY MORNING -- The blue sky and the sun peeking through the trees along the lake shore almost makes one think of summer. Adding to the photo were ten seagulls at the edge of the beach at …
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4/6/23
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LESSER SCAUPS – Several Lesser Scaups ducks were spotted on Five Island Lake last week. This species is on a migratory route to go further north. Lesser Scaups prefer larger bodies of water and …
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4/6/23
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For seventeen years Mark Hunefeld has kept Palo Alto County residents prepared and safe if there were any sort of disaster. As Emergency Management Coordinator, Hunefeld knew immediately after …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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Aletha King, Solid Waste Task Force Coordinator announced Monday that the Palo Alto County transfer station is closed because of a fire. At 7:04 last Friday evening King received a call from Todd …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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For four years, Kayla Hagen has worked as Clerk of Court in the Palo Alto County Courthouse. That changed this week when she started her mentorship with Mark Hunefeld who is retiring as Emergency …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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This Friday, April 7 is the last fish fry at the VFW for this Lenten season. The Swim Team is this week’s host for the community event. Serving hours are 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Anyone who would like a …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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Nearly thirty landowners attended the watershed information meeting at the Lost Island Nature Center last Wednesday. Watershed Coordinator Harley Butler opened the afternoon gathering with …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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The bowling teams, the silent auction, the free will lunch, the bake sale and outright donations raised $3700 at the Relay for Life event held Sunday at Shamrock Lanes in Emmetsburg. The annual event …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME – These women were part of the team that planned and organized the 2023 AuctionFest. They were also at the Chamber sponsored coffee last Friday morning to answer any …
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4/6/23
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As drivers heading east on Hwy 18 cross the new bridge over Cylinder Creek and then drive along the curve south, there is a piece of ground to the west that is now land protected forever. Clint and …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The Open House for Parallel Ag was a well-attended event last Friday. General Manager Colin Hoppe reported that 275 people had lunch during the Open House. The public started gathering at Parallel Ag …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The 35th annual AuctionFest for Emmetsburg Catholic School will get underway later this week. Already Corrigan Hall has been transformed using the baseball theme. Each table has a white covering that …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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NON-STOP LAUGHTER -- The Looney Lutherans’ performance, “Hotdish on the Range” came to the Emmetsburg High School Auditorium last Friday night. The enactment was a set of hilarious …
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3/30/23
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Having protein as part of a meal is important to good health. With many families struggling with food insecurity, it means a lot to be able to have a balanced meal. A donation of $1,000 worth of pork …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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OWEN WON THE SNOWMAN -- Mary Hilfiker and her grandson, Owen Steffen of Emmetsburg, attended the Emmet County Nature Center fundraiser a couple weekends ago. Owen won the wooden snowman, hand carved …
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3/30/23
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Baby Boy Louis Louis James John Jones arrived at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Baby Louis is …
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3/30/23
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A group of German students are bringing their innovative mobile exhibit about climate change to Emmetsburg, as part of their efforts to raise awareness and spark substantive discussion about this …
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3/30/23
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The St. Pat’s Trap Shoot was the last official event for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The event was held at Sportsman Park north of Cylinder. There were, a total of 50 shooters …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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