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This Week Marks The Observance Of National 4-H Week
October 7, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– We are in the midst of National 4-H Week. Fallon Jensen is a Youth Coordinator for ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson county. She says about 100 youth are currently involved in 4-H in Dickinson county and that they’re working to increase that… “We have offered free enrollment this year thanks to some generous […]
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An Opportunity To Fish For Trout Will Once Again Be Available Locally This Fall
October 7, 2026
(Spencer)– You’ll have another opportunity this fall to do some trout fishing locally. The Iowa DNR says about 1,500 rainbow trout will be released at 20 locations this fall. The DNR’s cool weather trout program brings the fish to areas that cannot support them during the summer months. Locally, a rainbow trout stocking will take […]
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Soybean Harvest Moving At A Quick Pace
October 7, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Ideal conditions have allowed the harvest to kick into high gear across the region. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says producers are making excellent progress with the soybeans… “It’s going through that combine really nice, it’s really dusty, and the moisture content of the soybeans is, I think it was […]
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A New Tool Is In The Works To Assist In The Battle Against Real Estate Fund
October 7, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A new tool is in the works to help in the battle against real estate fraud. Dickinson County Recorder Ann Ditsworth told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday the Iowa Recorder’s Association and Iowa Land Records have teamed up to develop some new software that triggers a notification when someone files a document in […]
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Former NW Iowa Daycare Provider Charged In Death Of Child Under Her Care Changes Plea
October 7, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– A former northwest Iowa daycare provider charged in the death of a child while under her care has changed her plea. According to court documents, 31-year-old Hannah Priest of Emmetsburg has now pleaded guilty to one count of child endangerment resulting in death. Sentencing is set for November 9th in Palo Alto County District […]
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Emmet County Sheriff’s Office Obtains Two Thermal Imaging Drones
October 6, 2026
(Estherville)– The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has two new thermal imaging drones thanks to support and funding from the Estherville Chamber of Commerce and the Emmet County Community Foundation. Officials say the drones will play a critical role, especially when it comes to search and rescue operations, missing persons, emergency response, disaster operations, fires, traffic […]
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Authorities Release Name Of Man Killed In Head-On Crash Monday Evening In SW Minnesota
October 6, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– Authorities have released the name of a man who died Monday evening in a head-on collision on Highway 71 just south of Windom. The Minnesota State Patrol identifies the victim as 80-year-old Glen Letellier of Mountain Lake. Troopers say Letellier was driving a 2015 Ford southbound and 24-year-old Colin Hooley of Plymouth, Minnesota […]
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Smoke & Water Damage From Shorted Out Exhaust Fan Results In Significant Damage At A Sibley Apartment Complex
October 6, 2026
(Sibley)– A shorted out exhaust fan in a bathroom gets the blame for significant smoke and water damage this past Friday at an apartment complex in Sibley. Fire Chief Ken Huls says crews were called around 6:00 am to the complex near 10th Street and 3rd Avenue and found smoke coming from vents. Prior to […]
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Spirit Lake Firefighters Meeting With School Kids During Fire Prevention Week
October 6, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– As we reported previously this week is National Fire Prevention Week. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says they’re once again taking time this week to meet with school kids to educate them on the importance of fire prevention. He says that started today (Tues.) with pre-school through second grade students and continues […]
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