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OkoboTree Reaches Milestone
July 2, 2026
(Okoboji)– OkoboTree has reached a milestone with the completion of its 25th sculpted tree, including six new sculptures added in 2026 alone. Organizers say it puts the Iowa Great Lakes more than halfway toward becoming the largest community in the U.S for sculpted trees. You can find more information at okobotree.org. Sculptures completed so far […]
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Stars, Stripes & Sober Rides Theme Of A Special Enforcement Project
July 2, 2026
(Undated)– Look for an increased presence of law enforcement on the roads from now into next week. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says “Stars, Stripes and Sober Rides” is a joint campaign… “It is that time of year where we’re going to be out there doing a high visibility project sponsored or […]
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Collision Of Two Semi’s And A Pickup Sends One Person To The Hospital
July 2, 2026
(Brewster, Mn.)– A collision Wednesday in southwest Minnesota involving two semi’s and a pickup sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place a little after 4:00 pm on Highway 60 at Nobles County Road 1 near Brewster. Troopers say 41-year-old Curtis Madson of Westbrook was driving a 2005 International […]
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Firefighters From Multiple Departments Respond To House Fire SW Of Terril
July 2, 2026
(Terril)– Firefighters from several departments battled a house fire Wednesday southwest of Terril. Fire departments from Terril, Dickens and Milford were called to 2970 290th Street around 4:45 pm. Terril Fire Chief Jarrod Fischer says crews quickly extinguished a fire that was burning in the basement. He says it started near a couch. Extensive fire […]
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Maser Monarch Lodge Now Features A Native Garden Planting
July 1, 2026
(Okoboji)– The entrance to Maser Monarch Lodge recently underwent a transformation with some new landscaping. Amy Heibult of the Dickinson County Nature Center says it’s the result of a generous donation… “Our mission is always promoting native plants and conservation. With the Maser Monarch Lodge, Delores Maser was really loving all the wildflowers that we […]
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Iowa State Patrol: New 60 MPH Speed Limit Will Result In Some Other Changes As Well
July 1, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A number of new laws go into effect today (Wed.) in Iowa. Among them is a change to a 60 mph speed limit. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says it pertains to ALL paved two lane roads, not just state highways… “It doesn’t apply to the gravel roads or the dirt […]
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DNR: Operation Dry Water Will Take Place Again This Year Over The 4th
July 1, 2026
(Des Moines)– A special enforcement operation will be taking place on the water again this 4th of July holiday period. Rachel Alliss, Boating Educator Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says Operation Dry Water gets underway Friday, July 3rd, and will run through Sunday, July 5th with an emphasis on operators who are […]
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Local Ag Expert: Impacts On Crops From Recent Storms Appears To Be Fairly Minimal
July 1, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– While there’s some leaning corn out there, a local ag expert says the crops managed to escape any major damage in the extremely high wind that accompanied some severe storms in the region early Tuesday. Jim Nesseth is with Extended Ag Services in Lakefield… “The fields that we’ve observed so far we haven’t […]
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Spencer’s Kiwanis Clubs Make Donation To Spencer Fire Dept. In Memory Of Doug Duncan
July 1, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer’s three Kiwanis Clubs have made a combined donation to the Spencer Fire Department in memory of Doug Duncan, who served many years as Fire Chief. Duncan was also a longtime member of the Spencer Kiwanis After Five club. Chief Jesse Coulson says they plan to combine the $600 donation with contributions from Duncan’s […]
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