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Estherville Officials Warning About A Post On Facebook Claiming City Has Farmland For Rent
August 4, 2025
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is calling the public’s attention to what they say is likely a scam of some sort. In a press release, City Administrator Penny Clayton says they’ve been made aware of a post on Facebook that claims the city of Estherville has farmland for rent. She says that is NOT the […]
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Collision At North Y In Spencer Sends Two People To The Hospital
August 4, 2025
(Spencer)– A two-vehicle collision Saturday at the north Y in Spencer sent two people to the hospital. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Willis Saewert of Waukon, Iowa, was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram and had stopped at the intersection of Highways 18 and 71. Deputies say he then pulled into the path of […]
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Groundbreaking On New City Complex In Arnolds Park Set For August 14th
August 4, 2025
***This story has been modified from an earlier version (Arnolds Park)– A groundbreaking has been set on a project to construct a civic complex in Arnolds Park. The ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 pm August 14th. The city council voted recently to finance the project through revenue bonds not to exceed $15 million. They’re hoping […]
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This Year’s Clay County Fair Will Feature A Drone Show
August 4, 2025
(Spencer)– This year’s Clay County Fair will feature a drone show. Fair General Manager Jason Brockshus says it will be held in conjunction with a grandstand event… “And this year we have a new event on Wednesday of the fair, it’s Bulls and Broncs. And as some of you know, I was a farmer for […]
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City Officials In Spencer Give Another Update On Derecho Clean-Up
August 2, 2025
(Spencer)– Progress continues in Spencer in the clean up of tree debris from Monday night’s derecho. As of Friday evening, city officials estimated 65 percent of the residential debris had been cleared and 85 percent of debris from the right-of-way had been picked up. City officials again say contractors will make repeated passes with critical […]
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Prairie Ecology Bus Center Has A New Name but Same Goal
August 1, 2025
In 2024 the Prairie Ecology Bus Center lost their beloved bus in an accident. The bus may be gone but the goal of providing hands-on, nature-based education stays the same. The PEBC is now named Wild Compass Environmental Education. Communications Manager Erica Vockrodt says the change has been exciting. “You know we have our new […]
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Southern Minnesota Authorities Say Stolen Vehicle & Attempted ATM Theft Are Related
August 1, 2025
(Truman, Mn.)– Authorities in Truman, Minnesota say the theft of a vehicle from that town, along with the attempted theft of an ATM, are related. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says a white single cab Chevrolet 1500 pickup was stolen around 4:48 am this (Fri.) morning and was used in the attempted ATM theft at […]
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More Hydrant Flushing To Take Place In Spencer Beginning Next Week
August 1, 2025
(Spencer)– Some additional hydrant flushing will get underway in Spencer starting next week. Spencer Municipal Utilities says the operations from Grand Avenue north of the Little Sioux River to the east city limits will begin Monday and continue through August 22nd. Residents in that area should put in their basement sewer plugs. SMU officials say […]
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An Important Deadline For This Year’s Clay County Fair Is Coming Up Monday (Aug. 4th)
August 1, 2025
(Spencer)– An important deadline for this year’s Clay County Fair is just a few days away. Fair Manager Jason Brockshus says Monday is the deadline to register entries in a number of categories for open class competitions… “Whether it’s livestock, static exhibits, what not, that deadline is coming up this Monday, August 4th. So make […]
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