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Collision On SW Side Of Spencer Sends One Person To The Hospital
August 27, 2026
(Spencer)– The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has released details in a two-vehicle collision this past Saturday on the southwest edge of Spencer. Authorities say 19-year-old Destiny Cooke of Everly was driving a 2014 Nissan northbound on 190th Avenue and had stopped at a stop sign at 350th Street. An accident report says she then pulled […]
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Ag Expert: This Year’s Corn Harvest Will See Extreme Variations In Yields Due To Drought
August 27, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– This summer’s ongoing drought has taken a toll on some corn fields in the area and local ag officials say it’s going to have an impact when the harvest gets underway in coming weeks. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield tells KUOO news early appraisals are showing some sharp reductions in […]
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A Stretch Of Highway 18 In Sheldon Will Be Closed Next Week
August 27, 2026
(Sheldon)– Work on a railroad crossing is going to result in Highway 18 through Sheldon being closed to traffic next week. Officials with the Iowa D.O.T say the road will be closed beginning Monday, August 31st, from Marsh Avenue to Second Avenue, or old Highway 60. The closure will be in place until 9:00 am […]
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Head-On Crash Of Semi & SUV On Hwy. 86 In Wahpeton Injures Florida Man
August 27, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A Florida man was injured when a vehicle he was driving was involved in a head-on collision with a semi Wednesday evening on Highway 86 at the intersection with 190th Street in Wahpeton. The Iowa State Patrol says 67-year-old Robert Spears of Tampa, Florida was driving a 2009 Toyota Highlander northbound when he […]
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Locally Available Program Founded By Dolly Parton Is Flourishing
August 26, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– People everywhere continue to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Dolly Parton and her legacy. One of the programs she founded is in existence locally. Amy Pas of Arnolds Park spearheaded efforts to make Dolly’s Imagination Library available in Dickinson county… “We have had a very successful Imagination Library right here in […]
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Local Public Health Official Offers Advice With Measles Outbreak In Southern Iowa
August 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Public health officials continue to monitor a measles outbreak which so far has been pretty much relegated to southern Iowa. Brandi Larsen is the Director of Population and Public Health at Dickinson County Public Health… “As of August 24th there were 17 confirmed cases with evidence of person-to-person spread, but the best thing […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Puts Finishing Touches On Proposed E-Bike, Mobility Device Ordinance
August 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening put the finishing touches on an ordinance regulating E-bikes and other mobility devices. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says like other cities in the region, the process for Spirit Lake has been slow and methodical, given the complexity of the issue… “Tonight’s meeting was another good example. […]
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APO Fire/Rescue Gearing Up For Annual Labor Day Auction
August 26, 2026
(Okoboji)– Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire and Rescue will hold its 40th annual Labor Day Auction September 7that 1:00 pm at the Barefoot Bar. Department member Duane Zahradnik says the auction features something for everyone… “You can buy something for $25, you can buy something for $2,500, which is kind of nice. We have like a blow […]
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Emmet County Adopts Data Center Moratorium
August 26, 2026
(Estherville)– Add another northwest Iowa county to the list of those putting a hold on the development of any data centers. The Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously adopted a one year moratorium on such projects, even though no formal request to build a facility in the county has been received. Board members said […]
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