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Multiple Injuries Reported In I-90 Collision
October 8, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision this (Tuesday) morning on Interstate 90 near Lakefield. The Minnesota State Patrol says 59-year-old Steven Soldwisch of Harrisburg, South Dakota was driving a 1992 Oldsmobile eastbound when he crossed the median and traveled into the westbound lanes, colliding with a 2013 Kia driven by 72-year-old […]
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FEMA Permanently Closing Disaster Recovery Centers In Clay, Sioux Counties
October 8, 2024
(Undated)– Disaster Recovery Centers in two more northwest Iowa counties are about to close permanently. FEMA announced today (Tues.) it’s centers in Clay and Sioux counties will cease operations this Saturday, October 12th at 5:30 pm. Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply […]
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Burn Bans Now In Effect For All But Three NW Iowa Counties
October 8, 2024
(Undated)– Burn bans are now in effect for all but a few counties in northwest Iowa. A burn ban for Palo Alto county went into effect at 1:00 pm this (Tues.) afternoon. A ban for Clay county goes into effect at midnight tonight (Tues.). Buena Vista, Dickinson, Kossuth, and Pocahontas are the only counties in […]
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Emmet County Drug Arrests
October 8, 2024
(Estherville)– An investigation into a child custody dispute in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of a Sibley man on drug charges. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy responded to the matter north of Estherville September 28th and discovered a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 22-year-old Zakery Wollmuth was arrested on charges of possession of […]
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State Auditor Rob Sand Makes A Stop In Spirit Lake
October 8, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– State Auditor Rob Sand made several stops in the area today (Tues.), including one in Spirit Lake. Sand sounded off on a new state law that puts limits on the investigations his office can do, especially when those involve other state agencies… Sand says he feels it’s going to further erode government… Sand […]
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Study Into Medical Services In Clay County To Get Underway
October 8, 2024
(Spencer)– Clay county and the city of Spencer are moving ahead with a survey into medical services. The city council voted Monday evening to proceed with the study which has a total cost of $19,000, with the cost being shared 50-50 with the county. Spencer Fire/Rescue Chief Jesse Coulson… Coulson says they hope to have […]
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Iowa’s Corn & Soybean Harvest Continues To Make Progress
October 8, 2024
(Undated)– Favorable weather is allowing Iowa farmers to make good progress with the corn and soybean harvest. The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report shows corn harvested for grain is at 22 percent, two days behind last year but 1 day ahead of normal. The soybean harvest, meanwhile, is at 58 percent complete, four days […]
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Spencer Police Chief Expresses Concern Over Staffing Levels
October 8, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton is expressing concern over staffing levels in his department. Warburton told the city council Monday filling positions is becoming more and more difficult as fewer people are opting to go into the law enforcement profession… Interim City Manager Kevin Robinson told the council they’re in the process of reviewing […]
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Big Changes Coming For Refuse Collection In Estherville
October 8, 2024
(Estherville)– Some big changes are coming when it comes to how garbage is collected in the city of Estherville. The city council Monday evening voted to purchase an automated garbage truck for a little more than $400,000 along with an additional $162,000 for 96 gallon containers that will be distributed to residents. The city will […]
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