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Another Winter Storm Could Bring 3-6″ Of Snow To Parts Of The Region
March 6, 2025
(Undated)– Yet another winter storm will impact the region tonight (Thurs) into Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Buena Vista, Cherokee, O’Brien, Plymouth Pocahontas and Sioux counties from 6:00 pm this (Thurs.) evening until 6:00 pm Friday. Forecasters say 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected in those […]
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A Local Golf Course Is Under New Ownership
March 6, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The golf course in Lakefield, Minnesota is under new ownership. Businessman Jim Hussong and his wife Tresa are the new owners of the nine hole course to be named Valley Brook… Hussong says while the course itself is in great condition, that isn’t the case with the clubhouse, which he says they plan […]
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Estherville Unveils RAGBRAI Logo & Theme
March 6, 2025
(Estherville)– Officials in Estherville have unveiled a theme and logo in conjunction with the community being the second overnight stop on this year’s RAGBRAI route. Lexi Ruter of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce says the theme is “Tour de Ville”… Ruter says planning is also kicking into high gear… She adds there will be some […]
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A Former Longtime State Legislator Has Passed Away
March 5, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– A former longtime state senator has passed away. Jack Kibbie died Tuesday evening in Arizona. He was 95. Kibbie, an Emmetsburg native, began his public service in 1960 when he served in the Iowa House of Representatives until 1964. He was then elected to the Iowa Senate where he served until 1968 and again […]
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Another Reminder Of An Informational Event On Possible Changes To Hwy 71 Through Milford
March 5, 2025
(Milford)– Another reminder of an informational event going on Thursday (March 6th) evening on whether or not Highway 71 through Milford should be converted from four lanes to three. Jennifer McCoy of the Bolten and Menk engineering firm, which is assisting the city on the matter, says they’ll be holding an open house from 5:30 […]
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Iowa D.O.T Still Recommending No Travel
March 5, 2025
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Transportation says travel is still not advised as of early this (Wed.) afternoon across the western half of the state. The D.O.T says the ongoing strong wind continues to create low visibility and drifting snow, resulting in hazardous conditions. They add that many roadways are impassable due to crashed or […]
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Plans For Five County Trail Kicking Into High Gear
March 5, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update on efforts to build a trail connecting five counties in the region. Kathy Fueston, a trails advocate in Clay county, says the initial talks got underway in 2013… Since then, Fueston says 13 miles of trail between Sac City and Carroll have been completed, in […]
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County Officials Hoping For Smooth Transition With Mental Health Services
March 5, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A re-vamp of how mental health services are administered to low-income residents in Iowa takes affect this coming July 1st. The state will be taking on those services at that point, in place of counties and the regional system that’s currently in place. Supervisor Kim Wermersen represents Dickinson county which is part of […]
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Pursuit Results In Arrest Of Minneapolis Man
March 5, 2025
(Hospers)– A police pursuit south of Sheldon led to the response of several officers on Monday, March 3, 2025. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the Iowa State Patrol, 31-year-old Kevin Wayne Terry of Minneapolis is accused of eluding an officer. He was arrested on Monday. […]
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