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Emmetsburg Woman Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
May 2, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg woman was sentenced today (Thurs.) to more than two years in prison on a federal firearms charge. 36-year-old Andrea Crystal Lee pleaded guilty in December of last year to a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Evidence at a sentencing hearing revealed that on January 24th, 2023, Lee […]
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Presence Of Carbon Monoxide At A Spencer Church Prompts A Response From Firefighters
May 2, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer Fire Department was called to First Christian Church at 701 East 18th Street around 9:18 am today (Thursday) after getting a report of carbon monoxide detectors going off. Firefighters entered the building with gas meters and found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the church. The natural gas supply to the building […]
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Time To Get Ready For Walleye Weekend
May 2, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The 42nd Annual Walleye Weekend kicks off at 12:01 am Saturday on the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says for many anglers, this weekend will be the first time of the season they will have been out on the water. He’s urging everyone […]
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Black Hills Energy Seeking Rate Increase From Iowa Utilities Board
May 2, 2024
(Grimes)– Black Hills Energy is seeking an increase in natural gas rates. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, the average residential customer would see an increase of $7.56 per month based on an average monthly use of 63 therms. Company officials say the increase for customers would vary, depending upon rate class, load factors […]
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Recent Rains Having Impacts On Lake Levels
May 2, 2024
(Orleans)– All of the recent rainfall is also having a direct impact on lake levels. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources tells KUOO news levels on the Iowa Great Lakes have risen considerably recently… And with more rain in the forecast, Hawkins says those levels are likely to come […]
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Spring Fling Doggie Treat Event Coming Up Saturday In Milford
May 2, 2024
(Milford)– An event this weekend in Milford will be going to the dogs. The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa and the Milford Commercial Club will be holding their Spring Fling Doggie Treats on Saturday. Haley Dirks, Shelter Manager for the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa, says it will be going on from 2:00 until 3:00 […]
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Popular Attraction On North Side Of Milford Announces It’s Closing Permanently
May 2, 2024
(Milford)– An attraction on the north side of Milford that’s been a big draw for kids and families during the summer months has announced it’s closing permanently. In a post on Facebook, officials with Bouncelandia say with a heavy heart, they’ve decided to permanently close after four years. The post thanks the facility’s staff for […]
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Multiple Injuries Reported In Crash On Hwy 60 Near Worthington
May 2, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– Multiple injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 60 near Worthington. The Minnesota State Patrol says 26-year-old Ryan Stevens of Windom was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado and 46-year-old Irma Estela Argueta De Ayala of Okabena was driving a 2022 Toyota Camry. Troopers say both vehicles were westbound […]
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National Weather Extends Flood Warnings On Little Sioux River
May 2, 2024
(Milford)– Flood warnings on the Little Sioux River will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. A warning had already been in place for a stretch of the river west of Milford the past couple of days. An additional flood warning was issued Wednesday that also includes the Little Sioux at Spencer. The National Weather […]
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Friends of The Auditorium to present Michael Martin Murphey May 4 & 5
May 1, 2024
(Worthington)-Michael Martin Murphey will perform in Worthington this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Friends of the Auditorium will present the iconic Michael Martin Murphey in concert at Memorial Auditorium in Worthington this weekend.Managing Director Tammy Makram says, Murphey not only performs his well-known hits, but also plays songs he’s written for other artists. […]
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