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Investigation Underway After Two Wakeboards Reported Stolen
July 3, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– An investigation is underway after two wakeboards were reported stolen from Village West. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says it’s believed they were stolen sometime between 9:00 pm July 1st and 10:00 am today (Thursday, July 2nd). Anyone with information should contact the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office at 336-2525 or Dickinson County Crimestoppers […]
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Water Restored To Most Of Orleans Following An Accidental Main Break; Boil Advisory In Effect
July 3, 2026
(Orleans)– Officials say water service had been restored to roughly 90 percent of Orleans following an accidental water main break earlier today (Thurs.). Officials with Iowa Lakes Regional Water, which provides service to Orleans, says a boil advisory is in effect as a precaution. They say it will remain in place until tests come back […]
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City Of Spencer Activates Level 1 Response Flood Plan
July 2, 2026
(Spencer)– With a flood watch in effect for the region, the city of Spencer announced late today (Thursday) it is activating “a level 1 response” under the city’s Flood Response Plan, effective immediately. City officials say the proactive measure is being taken as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the headwaters of the Ocheyedan […]
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Lower Speed Limit Takes Effect Immediately On Portion Of Hill Ave. In Spirit Lake
July 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– While speed limits are going up in some places, they’re going DOWN in others. In Spirit Lake, the speed limit on Hill Avenue between 15th Street and the Pump House, or 140th Street in Orleans, is being reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph effective IMMEDIATELY. New signs were put up today (Thursday, […]
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Triple A Says Higher Costs Are Forcing Many To Take Shorter Vacations & Stay Closer To Home Over The 4th
July 2, 2026
(Des Moines)– Today (Thurs.) is expected to be one of the busiest day on the roads ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Brian Ortner of Triple-A Motor Club says more than four million motorists will travel in the region that includes Iowa and Nebraska… “The 4th of July holiday can be especially dangerous on […]
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Lake Affect Is Back
July 2, 2026
(Wahpeton)– Lake Affect is back. Event founder and organizer Damon Dotson says it will be held in Miller’s Bay of West Lake Okoboji beginning around 12 Noon on Saturday, July 4th. He says several groups will be performing… “We’re having DJ Spin X kicking things off and playing set breaks in between. The band that’s […]
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OkoboTree Reaches Milestone
July 2, 2026
(Okoboji)– OkoboTree has reached a milestone with the completion of its 25th sculpted tree, including six new sculptures added in 2026 alone. Organizers say it puts the Iowa Great Lakes more than halfway toward becoming the largest community in the U.S for sculpted trees. You can find more information at okobotree.org. Sculptures completed so far […]
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Stars, Stripes & Sober Rides Theme Of A Special Enforcement Project
July 2, 2026
(Undated)– Look for an increased presence of law enforcement on the roads from now into next week. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says “Stars, Stripes and Sober Rides” is a joint campaign… “It is that time of year where we’re going to be out there doing a high visibility project sponsored or […]
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Collision Of Two Semi’s And A Pickup Sends One Person To The Hospital
July 2, 2026
(Brewster, Mn.)– A collision Wednesday in southwest Minnesota involving two semi’s and a pickup sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place a little after 4:00 pm on Highway 60 at Nobles County Road 1 near Brewster. Troopers say 41-year-old Curtis Madson of Westbrook was driving a 2005 International […]
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