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Two Local Residents Honored For Heroics
December 12, 2024
(Des Moines)– Two local residents received special recognition today (Wed.) at the statehouse in Des Moines for their heroic actions. They were among several individuals recognized during the 2024 Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor and Governor’s Lifesaving awards ceremony. Evan Scheck of Spirit Lake was recognized for rescuing two boys from the flooded Little Sioux […]
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Juvenile Accused Of Setting A Shelter House On Fire In Pocahontas
December 11, 2024
(Pocahontas)– A juvenile has been charged for allegedly setting a shelter house on fire at a park in Pocahontas. Police in that town received a report Monday evening that the west shelter house in Elbert Park was on fire. Upon arriving they discovered the shelter house was fully engulfed in flames. An investigation was launched […]
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Teen Escapes Serious Injury In Single Vehicle Crash
December 11, 2024
(Spencer)– An Everly teen escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says a 15-year-old male lost control of a 2000 Chevrolet S-10 while traveling northbound in the 3500 mile of 240th Avenue. The vehicle then flipped, coming to rest on its driver’s side. The teen was […]
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I-90 Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
December 11, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– A single vehicle crash late Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90 near Jackson sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 61-year-old Randall Raak of Edgerton was driving a 2002 Chevrolet eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll. Raak was taken to the Jackson Medical Center […]
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Slick Roads Said To Be Factor In Deadly Crash In SW Minnesota
December 11, 2024
(Windom, Mn.)– One person was killed and multiple others injured in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening on Highway 71 near Windom. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2023 Buick Enclave driven by 42-year-old Amy Pigman of Odin and a 2018 Kia Sportage driven by 28-year-old Hunter Schwartz of Albert Lea were involved in the crash. […]
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Spencer Has A New City Manager
December 11, 2024
(Spencer)– It’s official: Spencer has a new City Manager. Meeting in special session Tuesday evening, the city council approved the hiring of Kevin Robinson to the position. Robinson, a former Mayor, had been serving as Deputy City Manager since Dan Gifford’s retirement from the position a couple months ago. Mayor Steve Bomgaars again Tuesday evening […]
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Two Dickinson County Fire Depts. Are Merging
December 11, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Two Dickinson county fire departments are merging, pending formal agreements being approved by cities and townships they serve. The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening adopted a resolution in favor of the merger involving the Superior and Spirit Lake Fire Departments. Council member Dave Mensing represents the city of Spirit Lake on the […]
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Longtime Director Of Spirit Lake Public Library Is Stepping Down
December 10, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The longtime Director of the Spirit Lake Public Library is stepping down. Cynthia Davis is retiring at the end of this year after 13 years at the helm. She reflects back on some of the highlights over those years… Davis adds there’s a lot about working in the library she’s going to miss… […]
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Sioux Central Ag Instructor Named Iowa Teacher Of The Year
December 10, 2024
(Sioux Rapids)– A northwest Iowa ag instructor has been named as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year. Melanie Bloom, a teacher at Sioux Central in Sioux Rapids, was presented with the award during an assembly Monday. She says keeping up with the ever changing technology in agriculture is a challenge but she also finds it rewarding […]
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Okoboji Performing Arts Presents “Home For The Holidays” Concert
December 10, 2024
(Milford)– Okoboji Performing Arts holds its annual holiday concert this Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 pm at First Lutheran Church in Milford. Director Jessica Schable says it’s titled “Home For The Holidays”… She says there will also be a reception… Schable says admission for Sunday’s concert will be a freewill donation with proceeds going toward […]
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