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Two Vehicle Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital

April 12, 2026

(Hospers)– A two vehicle collision late Thursday afternoon in Hospers sent one person to the hospital. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says Miriam Ajanel-Cruz, age 27, of Sheldon, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Hospers Drive North and was stopped at a stop sign. Tiffanie Tatsumi, age 36, of Sheldon, was driving a 2014 […]

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SMU Recognized For Safety

April 12, 2026

(Spencer)– Spencer Municipal Utilities (SMU) has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned a diamond award in the category for utilities with 30,000-59,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. “Our staff across all departments along with our safety committee work every day to make […]

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Several NW Iowa Counties Awarded Federal Funding For Bridge Projects

April 12, 2026

(Washington, D.C.)– Several northwest Iowa counties will receive funds for bridge projects as a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the funding will assist in the placement of 67 bridges and culverts throughout Iowa… Counties in our region with projects awarded the funding include Buena Vista, Dickinson, Emmet, […]

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Multiple Grass/Field Fires Reported Throughout The Region Late Friday

April 11, 2026

(Undated)– Numerous grass and field fires were reported throughout the area late Friday afternoon, stretching some fire departments thin. The Spirit Lake, Estherville and Terril Fire Departments battled a large grassland fire northeast of Superior in the area of 140th Street and 340th Avenue. It took firefighters several hours to put that out, with at […]

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Gillnetting For Walleye, Muskie Now Underway

April 11, 2026

(Orleans)– Operations at the fish hatchery in Orleans have now kicked into high gear. Gillnetting for walleye and muskie got underway Friday night and will continue over the next several days and nights. As a result, Kim Hawkins, hatchery manager, says the facility is now open extended hours, including this weekend, for the public to […]

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Estherville Traffic Stop Lands Terril Man In Jail On Drug & Weapon Charges

April 10, 2026

(Estherville)– A traffic stop Thursday in Estherville landed a Terril man in jail on drug and weapons charges. Police Chief Brent Shatto says it stems from a report officers received a little before 5:30 pm of a driver operating with a suspended license. The vehicle was pulled over in the 200 block of South 1st […]

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Beam Signing Ceremony Held As Arnolds Park Civic Complex Reaches Milestone

April 10, 2026

(Arnolds Park)– An event was held this (Fri.) morning as construction on the new Arnolds Park city complex has reached a major milestone. What’s known as a “topping out”, or beam signing ceremony, was held prior to the final structural steel being erected into place. Arnolds Park Mayor Jim Hussong says the excitement is mounting […]

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Local Ag Official Offers Advice To Producers Thinking About Early Planting

April 10, 2026

(Worthington, Mn.)– Area producers are making preparations for spring planting and getting equipment ready to go. And while some may be tempted get an early start on planting, a local ag expert says you need to think twice. Liz Stahl of the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Worthington says a number of factors need […]

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FORT BELMONT FUNDRAISER MEAL

April 10, 2026

Ken Kruse and Anthony Von Ohlen give The Mule the latest updates from Fort Belmont including this weekend’s fundraiser meal at American Legion Post #130 and the rescheduled Star Party event.

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Major Improvements Underway At Two City Parks In Milford

April 10, 2026

(Milford)– Some additional improvements are being made at some city parks in Milford. Previous work at Florence Park included some re-grading, improved drainage, handicap parking, sidewalks, new trees being planted, and the construction of a new restroom/storm shelter facility. Jason Simpson of the Milford Parks Board tells KUOO news the attention now at Florence Park […]

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