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Florida Man Escapes Injury In Single Vehicle Crash Near Sheldon
December 1, 2025
(Sheldon)– A Florida man escaped injury in a single vehicle crash Friday evening on Highway 60 about two miles south of Sheldon. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 62-year-old Davila Armando of Bradenton, Florida, lost control of a 2008 Ford Ranger which then went into the median and rolled, sustaining about $8,000 in damage. The […]
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Gas Odor At A Spencer Strip Mall Prompts Response From Firefighters
December 1, 2025
(Spencer)– An odor of gas Sunday at a strip mall in Spencer prompted a response from firefighters. Spencer Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says firefighters and police were called to 700 West 11th Street Southwest around 3:30 pm after several people reported the smell. Coulson says multiple gas detectors were deployed in the building. A perimeter […]
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Woman Escapes Injury After Colliding With Large Tree Branch
December 1, 2025
(Sanborn)– A Sanborn woman escaped injury last week when a vehicle she was driving collided with a large tree branch that had blown down onto the roadway. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Renee Sterler was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on 340th Street when she collided with the tree limb. The branch […]
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Travel Conditions Only Expected To Get Even Worse As We Head Through Saturday
November 29, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The first significant winter storm of the season is wreaking havoc on travelers trying to get home from Thanksgiving. The storm has been affecting a large part of the upper Midwest. Snow started falling in the Iowa Great Lakes late Friday afternoon. By 7:00 am this (Sat.) morning, nearly 7 inches of snow […]
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Crash Victim Identified
November 28, 2025
(Humboldt) — The victim of a deadly rollover crash in Humboldt County is identified. Eighty-three-year-old Paul Bengtson of Storm Lake died after his car rolled into a ditch on Highway Three outside of Humboldt on Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the deadly crash is under investigation.
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City Of Milford Issues Reminder Of Snow Ordinance
November 28, 2025
(Milford)– The City of Milford reminds residents of the parking rules that go into effect during snow events. City officials say a “snow day” occurs whenever snowfall or ice buildup requires the city to plow or sand the streets. During these times—and for 48 hours after the snow or ice has stopped—vehicles may not be […]
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Estherville Police Issue Reminder About Snow Ordinance
November 27, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville Police Department has issued the following statement regarding the upcoming winter storm: “In preparation for our first snow event with a forecasted amount of over 2 inches, we would like to remind residents that parking is prohibited on city streets during the event and until snow clearance is complete. Vehicles must be […]
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A Significant Winter Storm Will Likely Impact Holiday Travel This Weekend
November 27, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– While your trip to that Thanksgiving dinner shouldn’t be much of an issue, the trip home this weekend could be. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the entire region. It goes into effect at Noon tomorrow (Friday) and runs until midnight Saturday. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 […]
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Martin County West Schools Awarded Grant
November 26, 2025
(Sherburn, Mn.)– MCW was the recent recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. MCW Ag Instructor Steph Wohlhuter, who wrote the grant with some assistance from Sherburn City officials, talks about what the grant will be used for… “It’s for an outdoor classroom and walking path area to the west of […]
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