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Field Day To Feature Demo On Cover Crops/Nutrient Management
August 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A demonstration event at a local farm will illustrate the importance of cover crops and nutrient management. Emily Boettcher will be hosting a field day Wednesday, August 26th, at her family’s farm located at 1200 215th Avenue northwest of Spirit Lake… “My dad implemented it over 20 years go, strip till, no till, […]
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I-90 Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
August 24, 2026
(Adrian, Mn.)– One person was taken to the hospital following a two vehicle collision Saturday evening on Interstate 90 near Adrian. The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Kelly Jo Cowell of Fairmont was driving a 2013 GMC Terrain and 40-year-old Cassandra Pettis of Augusta, Wisconsin was driving a 2003 Ford pickup. Troopers say both vehicles […]
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NW Iowa Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures 16-Year-Old
August 24, 2026
(Larchwood)– A motorcycle crash Sunday evening in northwest Iowa seriously injured a teen. The Iowa State Patrol says a 16-year-old juvenile male from Larchwood lost control of a 2007 Yamaha while attempting to pass another vehicle. Troopers say the teen was ejected from the motorcycle as it went into a ditch. The driver was seriously […]
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Two People Seriously Injured When Motorcycles Collide With Deer
August 24, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– Two people from Fairmont were injured when separate motorcycles they were operating collided with a deer Sunday on Highway 71 near Windom. The Minnesota State Patrol says 56-year-old Donna Johnson was operating a 2006 Honda and 62-year-old Trent Johnson was driving a 2007 Kawasaki northbound. Both were transported to Sanford Hospital in Sioux […]
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SL School Board To Consider Petition To Put $69.9 M Bond Issue On The Ballot In November
August 21, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– It didn’t take long to get the needed number of signatures for a petition to put a nearly $70 million bond referendum for a facilities improvement project at the Spirit Lake Community Schools on the ballot for the November 3rd election. Proponents needed to gather at least 150 signatures. They had that number […]
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A City In NW Iowa Has Been Awarded A $1 Million CAT Grant For New Community Center
August 21, 2026
(Larchwood)– The city of Larchwood has been awarded a $1 million Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant, to assist with the construction of a new community center. The new facility will be just under 19,000 square feet in size and will be handicap-accessible. It will include space for recreation, youth programs, tournaments, craft fairs […]
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Iowa State Patrol: Speeding Violations Decreasing But The Speeds Are Increasing
August 21, 2026
(Undated)– Those attending the Iowa State Fair once again this year have an opportunity to learn firsthand what the Iowa State Patrol is up to these days. Trooper Kevin Krull just did his stint at the fair. He says a lot of the conversations they’re having pertain to speeding… “They’re talking about the speeds of […]
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SL School Officials: Looks Can Be Deceiving When It Comes To Facilities
August 21, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– They say looks can be deceiving and you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Leaders in the Spirit Lake Community Schools say that also holds true for most of the district’s facilities. Superintendent Dr. David Smith says many people who have toured the buildings say they had no idea of the scope […]
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Powersports Program At Iowa Lakes Community College Receives In-Kind Donation
August 21, 2026
(Estherville)– The Powersports program at Iowa Lakes Community College is getting a boost. The college’s board of trustees this week approved an in-kind donation to the program from POET Bioprocessing of Emmetsburg. The company has donated a 2024 Can-Am Defender, valued at $15,000. Dan Lutat, executive director of the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation and […]
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