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Additional Details Released Into Incident South Of Spencer Earlier Today (Sunday) On Hwy 71
March 23, 2025
(Spencer)– Clay county authorities have released additional details into an incident this (Sunday) morning south of Spencer on Highway 71 that resulted in some evacuations and the closure of the highway. The Sheriff’s Office says they received a call a little at 7:39 am from the driver of a semi reporting that his trailer had […]
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Wallingford, Estherville Fire Depts. Respond To Pasture Fire
March 23, 2025
(Wallingford)– Fire departments from Wallingford and Estherville battled a pasture fire Saturday afternoon in Wallingford. Wallingford Fire Chief Jared Fischer says they were called to 220 South 3rd Street. He says they quickly called for assistance from the Estherville Fire Department after learning the fire was spreading quickly toward some vehicles, a barn and a […]
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Emmetsburg Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charge
March 22, 2025
(Sioux City)– An Emmetsburg man will serve five years behind bars on a federal drug charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 57-year-old David Specketer was sentenced Friday to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine within a thousand feet of the Emmetsburg High School. He had previously been convicted of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine […]
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Some Area High School Music Students Will Have A Unique Opportunity Next Month
March 21, 2025
(Spencer)– Some area high school students will have a unique opportunity in coming weeks to learn about music and Broadway. Jessica Schable of Okoboji Performing Arts says they’re bringing in several Broadway performers who will be putting on workshops for area students… Schable says the performers will be here a couple of days… Schable adds […]
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State Auditor Issues Report On Dickinson County’s Finances
March 21, 2025
(Des Moines)– State Auditor Rob Sand has issued a report on Dickinson county’s finances. It shows revenue of $26,187,400 for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2024, up 5.1 percent from the prior fiscal year. Expenses for the county totaled $19,132,277, a decrease of less than one percent. The report says the increase in […]
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Fire Danger Remains High Across Some Parts Of The Region
March 21, 2025
(Undated)– Officials say the fire danger remains a concern, especially just to our west. The Lake Park Fire Department Thursday battled a grass fire along some former railroad right-of-way west of town. Firefighters also responded to a grass fire Thursday east of Ocheyedan. Officials say the fire danger will continue to be a concern for […]
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Former Building Site In Downtown Jackson To Be Used For Parking
March 21, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– There’s been a major change to the streetscape in downtown Jackson. The building that formerly housed the Coast To Coast Store was recently demolished. Officials with the Jackson Business Development Corporation say debris from the site has now been cleared and that a crushed concrete surface has been put down. They say that […]
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Risefest Announces 2025 Lineup
March 21, 2025
(Sheldon)– RISE Ministries has announced their lineup for Risefest 2025. Rob Roozeboom, the founder of RISE Ministries says it’s a great lineup of Christian artists… Roozeboom says his hopes are for the event to grow every year while being thankful for everything Risefest has achieved so far… RiseFest is a two-day Christian Music Festival that […]
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Fire Damages An Estherville Restaurant
March 20, 2025
(Estherville)– Fire has damaged an Estherville restaurant. The Estherville Fire Department was called to Hardee’s at 1736 Central Avenue a little before 5:30 am this (Thurs.) morning after getting a report of fryer fire. Employees activated a fire suppression system prior to firefighters arriving. Assistant Fire Chief Brian Mack then arrived on the scene and […]
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