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Grain Auger Snags Power Lines Near Sheldon

October 05, 2023 Steve Schwaller

(Sheldon)– There’s been another incident in O’Brien county in which a grain auger snagged some power lines. The latest one took place this past Friday near Sheldon. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a feed truck forgot to stow the auger, striking power lines at two different locations knocking out electricity to those areas.

Damage to the power lines and a yard light was estimated at $4,700.

No injuries were reported.