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Windom Police Say Fatal Shooting, Residential Burglary, May Be Related
July 23, 2025
(Windom, Mn.)– Police in Windom, Minnesota say a fatal shooting and residential burglary early today (Wed.) in that city appear to be related. Police say they were called to the 1400 block of 12th Avenue in Windom at 5:19 am and found a 79-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken to the Windom […]
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Pearson Lakes Art Center Has Events This Week for Youth and Adults
July 23, 2025
(Okoboji) The Pearson Lakes Art Center youth classes are coming to an end but Education Director Holly Zinn Hample encourages you to sign up now. “We just have one more week of youth classes left for the summer next week and there’s still time, a few spots to enroll into that, all those classes next […]
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Ag Expert: Crops Continue To Look Good But Corn Root Worm Activity Is Starting To Show Up
July 23, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The overall condition of corn and soybean crops in the area remains excellent. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says most of the corn is fully tasseled with the soybeans at the R3 stage of development and canopying. He cautions, though, that they are starting to see signs of root worm […]
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Design, Drainage Issues Said To Be Factors In Ongoing Delays With Sherwood Forest Park Project
July 23, 2025
(Okoboji)– We’re learning additional details into the ongoing delays with the Shorewood Forest Park project being constructed on land at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji. It’s being overseen by the Dickinson County Conservation Board, which was gifted the land by a donor. A ribbon cutting on the project has been postponed twice now, […]
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Worthington Man Arrested On Forgery Charges
July 23, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– A Worthington, Minnesota man has been arrested on a warrant for felony forgery charges after incidents in 2021, 2022, and 2023 at Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood. A criminal complaint filed by the Iowa DCI accuses 57-year-old Roberto Hernandez of Worthington of forging the name on an ID in his possession to claim […]
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Measles Case Confirmed In NW Iowa
July 23, 2025
(Sheldon)– Health officials are confirming a case of measles in northwest Iowa. On Tuesday, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced the case was linked to one adult person with no known link to other cases in the state. The person has not traveled outside of the state recently, but potential exposure sites […]
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INHF Gives Update On Restoration Project & Proposed Acquisition Of Land Near Arnolds Park
July 22, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation continues work on a major project at The Narrows Preserve on East Lake Okoboji. Abby Terpstra, Director of Philanthropy for the foundation, says the restoration of that area is an ongoing process… “People may have noticed the removal of some trees as we get ready to establish a […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Grant For Therapeutic Resources At Estherville Office
July 22, 2025
(Estherville)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $3,100 grant from the Emmet County Community Foundation to install therapeutic resources at their Estherville office. Sara Wurm, Vice President of Program Development and Specialized Services at Seasons Center, says it includes things such as trauma-informed office furnishings, evidence-based curriculum and intervention workbooks, therapeutic games, […]
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There Will Be A Change In Leadership In Spencer Following This November’s Election
July 22, 2025
(Spencer)– There will be a change in leadership in Spencer after this November’s election. Mayor Steve Bomgaars is announcing he will not seek another term. Bomgaars has served two terms as Spencer Mayor. In a statement, Bomgaars says it has truly been an honor and a privilege to represent the people of Spencer, his hometown, […]
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