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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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Derecho Clean Up Continues In Spencer
August 1, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say the clean up continues there from Monday night’s derecho. According to a press release, contractors and city crews have cleared about 45 percent of debris from residential areas and 30 percent of the right-of-way debris had been cleared as of Friday evening. City officials say contractors will be making […]
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Collision In Lyon County Claims A Life; Multiple Others Injured
August 1, 2025
(Inwood)– A two vehicle collision Thursday in Lyon county claimed the life of a Sioux Center man. The Iowa State Patrol says 90-year-old Stanley Kroese of Sioux Center was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer northbound on Iowa Highway 182 and was slowing to turn into a driveway. Troopers say 39-year-old Jennifer Simpson of Rock Valley […]
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