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I-90 Crash Claims A Life

September 15, 2024

(Worthington, Mn.)– A two-vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 90 at Worthington claimed the life of a Worthington woman. The Minnesota State Patrol says 75-year-old Christie Eichner of Worthington was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound and had stopped on the freeway. Troopers say another eastbound vehicle, a 2023 Dodge Ram driven by 45-year-old Elly Jo […]

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Man Arrested On Warrant For Mandatory Mittimus Now Also Faces Drug Charges

September 13, 2024

(Spencer)– A Spencer man taken into custody on a warrant for a mandatory mittimus now also faces multiple drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old Carl Leggett was arrested this past Saturday, September 7th. Deputies discovered Leggett was allegedly in possession of hydrocodone. Upon further investigation Leggett was found to be in possession […]

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Former Armstrong Police Chief Enters Pleas Moments Before His Trial Was To Begin

September 13, 2024

(Spencer)– The former Police Chief of Armstrong has entered two Alford pleas in charges filed against him in connection with an investigation into a corruption case involving several former officials in that town. Craig Merril entered the pleas just moments before his trial was to start earlier this week in Clay county. The Alford pleas […]

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Eminent Domain Likely To Be A Topic During Upcoming Iowa Legislative Session

September 13, 2024

(Des Moines) — Iowa lawmakers are pushing for eminent domain reform amid debates over the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The Iowa House has supported restrictions on eminent domain, but Senate Republicans have blocked the bills. Lawsuits by lawmakers aim to halt the pipeline, which faces opposition from landowners. With shifting public opinion and new candidates […]

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Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Kiwanis Park

September 12, 2024

(Spirit Lake)-A Ribbon Cutting was held at Kiwanis Park in Spirit Lake this week. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kiwanis Park on Thursday morning.Club President Alissa Holtz says the City of Spirit Lake replaced some outdated equipment. “The old equipment had shown its […]

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NW Woman Pleads Not Guilty To 1st Degree Murder & Child Endangerment

September 12, 2024

(Rock Rapids)— The mother of a child who prosecutors say was murdered in Little Rock has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. Court records indicate 25-year-old Sydney Schneidermann of Little Rock was arrested on August 31st on first-degree murder and child endangerment charges. Court documents indicate she did an online search for “shaken […]

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Milford Man Dies Of Injuries Sustained In Motorcycle Crash

September 12, 2024

(Milford)– A Milford man seriously injured this past Saturday evening in a motorcycle crash has died. 49-year-old Chad Banks passed away earlier this week at a Sioux Falls hospital. Milford police say Banks lost control of a motorcycle he was driving on Highway 71 on the north edge of Milford. It left the road and […]

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Dickinson County Residents Again Reminded To Fill Out Health Needs Survey

September 12, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– Another reminder of the Community Health Assessment currently underway in Dickinson County. As we reported previously, the survey is conducted every three years. Katy Carey is the Director of Public Health at Lakes Regional Healthcare… She adds it’s important residents complete the assessment… See details on the Lakes Regional Healthcare Facebook page.

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Legal Battle Underway In Lyon County Sheriff’s Race

September 12, 2024

(Rock Rapids)— There’s been another development in the Hilt versus Vander Stoep saga for Lyon County Sheriff. Brian Hilt has now filed a lawsuit. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Brian Hilt won the Republican primary for Lyon County Sheriff in June. But since one person wrote his challenger, Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s name on a Libertarian […]

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Iowa Getting Federal Assistance To Eliminate Lead Water Pipes

September 12, 2024

(Undated)– Iowa is getting federal help to eliminate lead water pipes in the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working with local water agencies, planning where to prioritize funds. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, cities and towns in Iowa are reducing the number of dangerous lead water lines. The Iowa Environmental […]

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Clay County Collision Claims A Life

September 12, 2024

(Fostoria)– A crash Wednesday in Clay county claimed the life of an Everly man. The Iowa State Patrol says 54-year-old Douglas Nielsen of Everly was driving a 2006 Honda motorcycle eastbound in the 1500 block of County Road B24 near Fostoria when he collided with the rear of an eastbound 2013 Chrysler Town and Country […]

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