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Sewer Work To Impact Traffic On East Side Of Big Spirit Lake
June 17, 2026
(Orleans)– Work next week on a sewer line will impact traffic on 253rd Avenue on the east side of Big Spirit Lake. A notice from the city of Orleans says residents north of 13475 253rd Avenue will need to take County Road M56 to 125th Street to access their properties beginning Monday, June 22nd. It […]
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City Of Spencer Applies For Disaster Resiliency Funds
June 17, 2026
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer appears to be in line for possible funding through a program that provides resiliency in any future disasters. City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council earlier this week it’s through the Economic Development Authority, or EDA… “They come in with supplemental funding after disasters, a year or so post-disaster, […]
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Collision In Clay County Involving SUV & Road Grader Sends One Person To The Hospital
June 17, 2026
(Royal)– One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday when an S-U-V he was driving collided with a road grader in Clay county. The Iowa State Patrol says 74-year-old Mark Wilms of Royal was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco and 53-year-old Darrel Santage of Royal was driving a 2022 Caterpillar motor grader. Troopers say both […]
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Area Crops Thriving With Ideal Growing Conditions
June 17, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Ideal conditions so far this season have resulted in rapid growth and development for both corn and soybeans throughout the region. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says corn in some areas is already waist high… “The crop is just growing along nicely and you know we’re probably not having that […]
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Northwest Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug, Gun Charges
June 17, 2026
(Sioux City)– A Pocahontas man has pled guilty to federal drug and gun charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 47-year-old Jordan Mefferd was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of distributing meth, one count of possession with intent to distribute the drug and one […]
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Another Area City Has Further Discussions On E-Bikes, Scooters
June 17, 2026
(Estherville)– There was additional discussion at Monday’s Estherville City Council meeting over E-bikes and scooters and a possible ordinance regulating them. City officials say most of the complaints they’re getting pertain to scooters. And when it comes to a possible ordinance, Police Chief Brent Shatto says he wants to see what other cities are doing… […]
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Jackson County Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
June 17, 2026
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A collision Tuesday in Jackson county involving a car and a semi sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 62-year-old Dawn Eigenberg of Windom was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on Highway 60 near Heron Lake and was attempting to turn onto 390th Avenue when she collided […]
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Dates Announced For This Summer’s Main Street Market
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Art Alliance has announced the dates for this summer’s arts, farmer’s market and entertainment events. Organizers say the Main Street Market will run five consecutive Thursday evenings in July and August, with the first of the season being held on Thursday, July 16th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. It will feature music […]
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Spencer Chamber: Flagfest This Year Drew Visitors From As Far Away As Germany
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– Some of the largest crowds in recent years attended the various events associated with Flagfest this past weekend in Spencer. Sheriffa Jones of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says the parade saw some of the highest attendance and participation numbers since 2021. She adds the event overall continues to draw more and more people […]
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