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Every Wednesday 10-10:30 a.m. Public Library “Babytime!” Babytime is a special storytime for infants 0-12 months. Babytime will include songs, books, movement, and rhymes. Parents or …
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1/12/23
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POSTER WINNERS -- These three Knights of Columbus Poster Contest winners pose with their creations. Left to right, Emmetsburg Catholic students are Lily Swift, Brynna Hewitt, and Savanna Jones. These …
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1/12/23
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BINGO DAY -- Horizons Unlimited members played bingo at the Family Life Center in Emmetsburg on Monday afternoon. -- Natalie Henriksen photo
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1/12/23
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Baby Boy ColtonColton John Hoppe arrived at 7:29 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and measured 21” long. Baby Colton is …
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1/12/23
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GLITTER IN THE TREES -- Ice crystals on bare tree branches near Five Island Lake accompanied a blue sky early last Friday afternoon. The warm sun would melt the ice off the branches soon enough. …
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1/12/23
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The people of Emmetsburg have been hard at work to get everything prepared for the fast-approaching 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This will be the 63rd annual celebration. This year, the …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/12/23
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JULY fourth had its usual spectacular fireworks. The Municipal Band celebrated 100 years of providing music throughout the summer. The last concert of the season was on July 4 in Soper Park and the …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/12/23
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Emmetsburg High School not only teaches students, there are also two programs that give real world experiences in a variety of businesses. Kelly Herrig works with students in the Work Experience …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/12/23
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by Diane WeilandThe first new baby of 2023 arrived on January 3 at the Palo Alto County Health Systems Birth Center. Aero Seth Anderson was born at 1:02 a.m. He was 6 lbs.13oz. and 19inches long. He …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/12/23
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What started as the Elliot winter storm in Oregon and Washington states turned into a bomb cyclone as it landed in Emmetsburg. Meteorologists are referring to the event as a once in a generation snow …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/5/23
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The people of Emmetsburg were asked about their aspirations in the 2023 New Year, resolving to accomplish a personal goal during the next twelve months. An average of 44% of Americans make a New …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/5/23
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Recently the movie, Silent Night in Algona played at the Riviera Theater. On a Sunday afternoon there was a sizeable crowd who came to view the story of WWII German prisoners who were imprisoned west …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/5/23
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January through June, 2022 JANUARY came in like a lamb last year. On the third day of the New Year the temperature was 46 degrees. Kasen Charles Ruby was the first New Year baby born in Emmetsburg. …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/5/23
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Cindy Flannegan is generous when it comes to the indoor space at Shamrock Lanes. The sign at the edge of Broadway announces what is going on at the bowling alley. It may be a fundraiser, a craft …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/5/23
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LOIS NAIG RETIRES -- Lois Naig, Palo Alto County Assessor takes a break from her retirement party to pose for a photo at the Courthouse on Tuesday. She will end her career serving Palo Alto County …
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1/5/23
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ALL ABOUT BALLOONS -- Anna Veltri read several books about balloons to her young audience on Tuesday. The children seemed enthralled with each of the readings. -- Diane Weiland photo
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1/5/23
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CURBS FOR THE ROOFING – The Safety Building roof project was back on track last week when the curbs arrived. The crew had been waiting for these so that the roof can be completed and the inside …
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1/5/23
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Baby Girl MadelynMadelyn Sue Kathman arrived at 5:51p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Palo Alto County Hospital. She weighed 3lbs 14oz. She is the first born to Sara Kathman and Devon Tait of …
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1/5/23
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Many hands make light work, and that is what the Ruthven United Methodist Church intends to do in continuing to serve the area with their Community Garden Smile Sack Project. Maureen Horsley of the …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/5/23
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Spencer, Iowa: As part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will receive $400,000 …
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1/5/23
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LEADING YOUR TEAM THROUGH CHANGEJanuary 6, 2023Spencer Class # 6381Estherville Class # 6382Do you need to introduce change in your business or organization, and wonder how to gain the support of your …
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1/5/23
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The Cocoa Picasso event at the Lost Island Nature Center went over very well for the ten participants in attendance. Naturalist Kaitlin Anderson led the group through the necessary instructions to …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/5/23
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