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Additional Details Released In Windom Stabbing

January 3, 2025

(Windom, Mn.)– We’re learning some additional details into a fatal stabbing that took place New Year’s Eve at The Phat Pheasant Pub in Windom. Windom police have identified the suspect allegedly involved as No Name Given Happy. He’s been charged with murder in the 2nd degree with intent…not premeditated; murder in the 2nd degree without […]

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First Baby Of 2025 Delivered At Lakes Regional Healthcare

January 3, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The first baby of 2025 has been born at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Madyson Bergendahl and Dakotah Fisher of Estherville are the proud parents of Tucker, who was delivered by c-section at 7:03 am Thursday (Jan. 2nd). Tucker weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches in length. Tucker will be welcomed home by […]

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Company Plans To Open Facility In Spencer To Provide Healthcare & Dental Services To Underserved Populations

January 3, 2025

(Fort Dodge)– Fort Dodge-based Community Health Center has announced plans to open a Federally Qualified Health Center in Spencer. CEO Renae Kruckenberg tells KUOO news they offer primary care, dental care, mental health services and more to underserved populations who otherwise couldn’t afford them. She says they accept Medicare, Medicaid, most major insurance and offer […]

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Charges Filed Against Suspect In Pomeroy Shooting

January 3, 2025

(Pomeroy)– Charges have been filed against an individual in connection to an alleged shooting incident in Pomeroy earlier this week. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged 22-year-old Nicholas Benedict with Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury and Reckless Use of a Firearm Resulting in Serious Injury, both class C felonies…Going Armed With Intent, a class […]

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Merger Involving Sanford Health Is Now Complete

January 3, 2025

(Sioux Falls, SD and Marshfield, Wi.) — The company that runs Sanford Sheldon and several other facilities in the upper midwest has merged with another system. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, have completed their merger and are now one […]

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Disaster Proclamation Extended For Five Counties Due To Bird Flu

January 3, 2025

(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has extended disaster proclamations for five counties impacted by bird flu. The previous proclamation for O’Brien, Palo Alto, Sac, Sioux and Worth counties is now in effect until February 1st, 2025. The extension allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other […]

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Voting Now Underway For Winter Games Cheerleaders

January 2, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– Nominations are now closed and voting is underway to decide who the eight cheerleaders will be for this year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games. Those in the running include: Brooklyn Albers o Kim Aneweer o Bree Blom o Sue Boettcher o Bethany Brands o Becca Carlson o Tom Clary o Donna Clark o […]

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Authorities Release Name Of Victim In Fatal New Year’s Eve Stabbing In Windom

January 2, 2025

(Windom, MN) — Authorities are releasing the identity of a man who was stabbed to death in a southwestern Minnesota bar. Benjamin Matter of Windom was killed on New Year’s Eve at the Phat Pheasant Pub in Windom. A second man was wounded during the stabbing. A suspect has been arrested and is being held […]

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Dickinson County Supervisors Hold First Meeting Of 2025

January 2, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of the new year this (Thurs.) morning, with the oath of office being administered to newly elected officials, including newly elected supervisors Steve Dullard and Levi Markwardt. Appointments to boards and commissions were also made, with split votes on several of them, including […]

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List Of Candidates For Jackson City Administrator Narrowed To Two Finalists

January 2, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson City council is holding a public reception on Sunday January 5th from 5:00 to 6:30 to give the public an opportunity to meet the two candidates being considered for the City Administrator position. One of the candidates is Jason Baker. He is currently the City Administrator for Oronoco which is a city […]

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