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A Retired K-9 For The Estherville Police Dept. Passes Away
March 25, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville Police Department is mourning the loss of its retired canine, Max II. In a Facebook post, the department says Max recently passed away due to complications from a stroke. Max II was a member of the Estherville Police Department from 2011 until his retirement in 2019. Sergeant Matt Reineke of the Estherville […]
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Spring Storm Bringing Welcome Precipitation
March 25, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A spring storm is bringing some badly needed moisture to the region. Since it started Saturday, 1.75″ of rain had fallen at the KUOO studios as of 7:00 am this (Monday) morning. A trace of that was in the form of light snow that fell Saturday. Forecasters say rain will continue throughout the […]
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Filing Period Closes For June 4th Primary
March 25, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A Dickinson County Supervisor will face competition in the June 4th Primary Election. Jeff Thee, a Republican, is being challenged by fellow Republican candidate Stephen Dullard of Spirit Lake for the District 3 seat, which is comprised mainly of the city of Spirit Lake. 5th District supervisor, Tim Fairchild, a democrat, is unopposed. […]
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NW Iowa Nurse Facing Charges In Death Of A Veteran
March 25, 2024
(Fonda)– A northwest Iowa nurse faces serious charges following the death of a U.S. Army veteran in a nursing home. Becky Sue Manning stands accused of felony neglect of a healthcare facility resident for allegedly refusing to provide care to Marvin “Pete” Jacobs who died in 2023 at a nursing home in Fonda. Prosecutors claim […]
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Lakefield, Mn. Man Arrested In Emmet County Traffic Stop
March 22, 2024
(Estherville)– A traffic stop earlier this month in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of a Lakefield man on drug charges. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle shortly after midnight March 17th near Wallingford for an equipment violation and smelled marijuana. A further investigation turned up controlled substances and […]
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Traffic Stop Near Armstrong Results In Arrest Of Man On Multiple Charges
March 22, 2024
(Estherville)– Multiple charges were filed against a Mapleton, Minnesota man following a traffic stop March 15th west of Armstrong. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over the vehicle for speeding and an equipment violation. The deputy learned the driver, 25-year-old Lane Erdewyk, was wanted on an active Emmet county warrant. Controlled substances, […]
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Curbside Yard Waste Pickup In Estherville To Begin April 8th
March 22, 2024
(Estherville)– Curbside yard waste pickup in Estherville gets underway beginning April 8th. City Administrator Penny Clayton says there’s one thing in particular residents need to keep in mind for that… Clayton says the pickup will run through May 20th. Anyone with questions should contact Estherville city offices.
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Spencer Public Library Awarded Sizable Grant
March 22, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer Public Library has been awarded a $23,440 grant through T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program. Library Director Sara Beth Red Wing-Fuchsen says the money will go toward the transformation of a courtyard into an interactive musical garden. The Spencer Public Library was one of 25 grant recipients through the program, which awarded more than […]
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Get Up & Bowl Registrations, Sponsorships & Silent Auction Items Still Being Sought
March 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Get Up And Bowl, a fundraiser for Special Olympics, is coming up April 28th at Juniper Lanes in Spirit Lake, formerly Corner Lanes. Organizer Mike Ross says they’re still accepting registrations… He says they’re also looking for additional corporate sponsors for the event… Ross adds they’re also still accepting items for the silent […]
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Man Wanted By Dickinson County Authorities Taken Into Custody
March 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A man who was wanted for contempt of court on drug charges has been taken into custody. 36-year-old Nathan Tesch was initially arrested back in September of 2019 in Spirit Lake on drug charges. He was found at that time to be allegedly in possession of more than 5 kilograms of methamphetamine, according […]
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