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Spirit Lake Man Charged With Attempted Murder In O’Brien County Pleads Not Guilty
January 14, 2026
(Primghar)– A Spirit Lake man has pled not guilty to attempted murder and felony assault charges in O’Brien county. As we reported back on December 14th, 2025, Johnathon Oldenkamp was arrested on a warrant December 11th, 2025, related to an alleged incident in May, 2025. Oldenkamp was charged with pulling alongside a vehicle traveling westbound […]
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Battle Of The Chili Pots Is This Saturday, January 17th
January 14, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Five Dickinson County Fire Departments will compete this weekend to see who makes the best chili. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department tells KUOO news the annual “Battle of the Chili Pots” will be taking place this Saturday, January 17th, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. He says this year’s event will be […]
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Emmet County Supervisors Approve Settlement Agreement With Wind Energy Company
January 14, 2026
(Estherville)– A settlement agreement between Red Rock Wind Project, LLC and Emmet County that was approved Tuesday (Jan. 13th) means the company can proceed with plans for a wind farm in that county. With one abstention, supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the agreement based on the recommendation of an attorney representing the county on the […]
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There’s A Vacant Seat On The Spirit Lake City Council
January 14, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council is looking to fill a vacancy. Keith Brockmeyer recently resigned from his seat. Brockmeyer tells KUOO news he values the time he spent on the council, adding that he’s going to remain involved in city affairs, only in a different capacity… “Well I served on the council for […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Grant Through Dickinson County Endowment Fund
January 14, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Season’s Center is the recipient of a grant from the Dickinson County Endowment Fund. Sarah Wurm, Vice President of Program Development and Specialized Services at Season’s Center, says they plan to use the funds to purchase an automated external defibrillator for their Spirit Lake office. Wurm says the equipment will enhance their ability […]
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Special Day Camp Coming Up Jan. 19th At Dickinson County Nature Center
January 14, 2026
(Okoboji)– School’s Out, Nature’s In. That is the theme of the day camp that will be held at the Dickinson County Nature Center on January 19th. The camp is open to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade so they will be broken up into two age groups. Amy Heibult, Dickinson County Nature Center Community Relations […]
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The Current Representative For Iowa House District 5 Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election
January 14, 2026
(Des Moines)– Changes are ahead for Iowa House District 5. Current Rep. Zach Dieken says this term—which concludes at the end of 2026—will be his last. Aurelia farmer Keith Glienke is stepping forward as a candidate to fill the seat. Iowa House District 5 covers O’Brien and Osceola counties, half of Cherokee County, and four […]
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Minnesota Woman Escapes Injury In Fiery Crash
January 14, 2026
(Sheldon)– No injuries were reported in a fiery crash near Sheldon Tuesday morning. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Ciera Marie O’Brien Keough of Prior Lake, Minnesota, was driving a 2021 Subaru Assent southbound on Highway 60, three miles south of Sheldon, when she struck a deer in the roadway. The Subaru came to […]
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Iowa Farm Bureau Holding Informational Meetings For Farmers
January 14, 2026
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Farm Bureau is holding several meetings to help farmers navigate economic challenges. The meetings will explore topics like tighter margins, high interest rates and market uncertainty during 2026. Program Manager Zach Brummer says the decisions farmers have to make are tougher than recent years because of more unknowns in the economy […]
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