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Boaters Urged To Use Extra Caution Even As Lake Levels Start To Fall
June 6, 2024
(Orleans)– Water levels of the Iowa Great Lakes appear to be slowly receding now. Big Spirit Lake was at 15.47 feet this (Thurs.) morning, after being as high as 15.52 feet on Wednesday. The Okoboji’s were at 5.66 feet, after peaking at 5.69 feet on Wednesday. Mike Hawkins of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources […]
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Curly Leaf Pondweed Starting To Pile Up On Some Lakeshores
June 6, 2024
(Orleans)– Some property owners along portions of Big Spirit Lake have been reporting relatively large amounts of vegetation washing up on the shoreline. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says most of that is curly leaf pondweed, which typically dies off about this time of the year… Hawkins says […]
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Bird Flu Detected In O’Brien County Dairy Herd
June 5, 2024
(Primghar)– Iowa now has its first detected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows. Officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Health Inspection Service say it was detected in a herd in O’Brien county. They add that additional response measures will be […]
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National Weather Service Offers Explanation As To Why Warning Wasn’t Issued When Tornado Struck Sheldon This Past Friday
June 5, 2024
(Sheldon)– We have some new information about that confirmed tornado that hit Sheldon this past Friday. More specifically, why a tornado warning wasn’t issued. Peter Rogers, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says it’s because they couldn’t detect it on radar… Rogers says it emphasizes the point for everyone […]
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There’s Some Updated Info. On Lake Levels To Pass Along
June 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– We some new updates on water levels in the Iowa Great Lakes. As of about mid-morning today (Wed.), Big Spirit Lake was at 15.50 feet, which is down from 15.52 feet that was recorded a little after 1:00 am this (Wed.) morning. The emergency 5 mph rule on Big Spirit goes into effect […]
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Ag Expert: Dry Weather That’s In The Forecast Is Definitely Good News For Farmers
June 5, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– An extended period of dry weather that’s in the forecast couldn’t come any sooner for area farmers. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says even then, some damage has already been done when it comes to low lying areas that have water standing in them. He says it’s still possible to […]
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Schultes Wins Primary For Sheriff In Emmet County; Incumbent Supervisors In Clay County Post Wins
June 5, 2024
(Estherville)– Unofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election in Emmet county show Justin Schultes will likely become the next Sheriff in that county. Schultes received 438 votes while Jeffrey Merrill received 314. The incumbent isn’t seeking another term. Four people were seeking the Republican nomination for three seats on the Emmet County Board of Supervisors. Lisa […]
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Incumbent Loses Out In Re-Election Bid For Dickinson County Board Of Supervisors
June 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– There will be a new face on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors following the November election. According to unofficial results in today’s (Tues.) primary election, incumbent Jeff Thee has lost out in his bid for the Republican nomination for the District three seat to challenger Steven Dullard. According to the unofficial numbers, […]
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Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival to be held June 7-9
June 4, 2024
(Worthington, MN)-The Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival will be held this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival will be held Friday through Sunday on the shore of Lake Okabena.Organizer Barry Roberts says the musical line-up will feature country stars as well as The Hype this year. “A […]
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