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Farmers Urged To Take Extra Precautions To Prevent Field/Combine Fires
September 30, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– Area farmers are being urged to take some extra precautions to prevent fires with the harvest kicking into high gear. Liz Stahl of the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Worthington says the potential field and combine fires is increasing greatly as the region is slipping back into drought or near drought conditions… […]
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Red Flag Warning Issued For Portions Of Region Due To Very High Fire Danger
September 30, 2024
(Undated)– A high fire danger will be in place across the region today (Mon.). The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth counties in Iowa and Murray, Nobles and Rock counties in southwest Minnesota. Forecasters say a combination of dry vegetation, low relative humidity, wind and abnormally warm […]
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Multiple Injuries Reported In Fiery Crash In Lyon County
September 28, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– An off duty police officer is being credited with saving the lives of four people in a fiery crash in northwest Iowa on Thursday. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says Lance Haugen of Glendive, Montana was driving a 2012 Ford Raptor northbound on Beech Avenue when he pulled into the path of a […]
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Former Cherokee High School Teacher Sentenced
September 27, 2024
(Cherokee)– A former Cherokee High School teacher has been sentenced in a case where he was accused of sexually exploiting a minor. 46-year-old Joseph Vannatta pleaded guilty in July to a revised lesser charge of Harassment, which is an aggravated misdemeanor. Vannatta received a two-year suspended jail sentence. He’ll be on probation for two years. […]
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There Will NOT Be A City-Wide Cleanup Day In Milford This Fall
September 26, 2024
(Milford)– The city of Milford will NOT be holding a citywide cleanup day this Fall. Mayor Steve Anderson… Milford residents are responsible for taking TV’s and other electronics that need to be disposed of to the Dickinson County Recycling Center just east of Milford.
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Spencer Residents Can Now Apply For ROW Restoration Program
September 26, 2024
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is now accepting applications for a program assisting property owners in restoring vegetation in the adjacent right-of-way to their property that was damaged or destroyed by the flood. The grant program is being possible through the Clay County Community Foundation. It’s a 50 percent match, up to a maximum of […]
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NW Iowa Man Sentenced On Federal Meth & Firearm Charges
September 26, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Le Mars man has been sentenced to five and-a-half years in prison on federal drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 49-year-old Timothy Mullally pleaded guilty on May 16th of this year to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of […]
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Officials Urge Extra Caution During Harvest
September 26, 2024
(Undated)– We have some safety reminders to pass along now that harvest season is here. Renee [[ ren-AY ]] Anthony is with the Great Plains Center for Ag Health…. She also has a reminder for motorists… Anthony also says farmers need to be sure they’re taking the necessary precautions with their health and safety… Authorities […]
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Officials Continue To Seek Input On Dickinson County’s Health Needs Assessment
September 26, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with Dickinson County Public Health and Lakes Regional Healthcare continue to seek public input on a health needs assessment. Katy Carey gave an update at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. To no surprise, she says based on preliminary results, they’re expecting some of the same needs identified over the past several years […]
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