Palo Alto County News

Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day, dedicated to honoring Union soldiers who died during the Civil War.

The Palo Alto County Sheriffs Office said around 4:30 Friday morning, Daniel Condon was northbound on 490th Avenue, in a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, when he lost control in the 3600 block, striking a guard rail.

FUEL Emmetsburg, or Fellowship Uniting Emerging Leaders, is a relatively new group for young adults in Emmetsburg.

Emmetsburg Fareway Store received a major remodel over a three months period this winter.

Future improvements to County Road B55 east from Rodman were addressed by a county resident at the April 23 meeting of the Palo Alto County Supervisors.

ESTHERVILLE An ambulance of the Palo Alto County Hospital was involved in an accident tlast Monday north of Estherville that sent three people to the hospital.

Without any fanfare, last Thursday became a Million Dollar Day in Palo Alto County.

The Palo Alto County Sheriffs Office last Saturday was called to an Assault at 2741 425th Avenue, north of Graettinger.

Engineering and funding for a sidewalk/trail project, allocation of funds for the temporary clubhouse facility and a proposal to eliminate the Community Developer position had the council at odds.

After several months of uncertainty over a major drainage project in the northern portion of the county, Palo Alto County Supervisors are feeling a bit more optimistic about the outcome of some federal concerns over the project.

Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens said just after 5:30, Monday afternoon, his office received a report of an accident 5 miles north of Estherville, on Highway 4. Upon investigation, it was determined a 1988 Ford Lifeline Ambulance, owned by the Palo Alto County Hospital, was northbound, when the driver, 27-year old Cody Petersen of Graettinger lost ... (more)