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A Death Investigation Is Underway In Estherville
November 11, 2025
(Estherville)– An investigation is underway after a woman was found unresponsive Monday night in Estherville. Estherville police say they were called shortly after 11:00 pm to the 200 block of South 17th Street after getting a report of a woman lying on the ground. The woman was taken by ambulance to Avera Holy Family Hospital […]
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Three Vehicle Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital
November 10, 2025
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A three-vehicle collision Sunday on Highway 60 at mile marker 34 near Heron Lake sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 24-year-old Lourdes Nohemy Ramirez Acosta of Worthington was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado westbound and lost control of the vehicle after encountering a patch of snow and […]
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RIDES To Offer Free Transportation To Local Food Pantries
November 10, 2025
(Spencer)– Regional Transit Authority RIDES announced today (Mon.) it will provide free transportation to local food pantries across its nine-county service region beginning this Wednesday, November 12th. Director Hugh Lively says the temporary program is intended to help residents access essential food assistance. He says their goal is to remove transportation barriers so people “can […]
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Crash Near Emmetsburg Injures Three People
November 10, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– Authorities say snow and ice were contributing factors in a single vehicle crash Saturday evening near Emmetsburg that sent three people to the hospital. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says it happened a little after 6:30 pm. Deputies say Stella Sassman was eastbound on Highway 18 on the west edge of Emmetsburg and […]
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Jackson Hires Interim City Administrator
November 10, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.) The City of Jackson has hired Bret Heitkamp as their interim City Administrator after the resignation of Jim Langborg who was hired earlier this year. Heitkamp talks about why he chose to take the position… “Being originally from southwest Minnesota in this area and our family cabin on Big Spirit and the Okoboji […]
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No Injuries Reported In Emergency Landing Of A Medical Helicopter
November 10, 2025
***UPDATE: New details indicate the helicopter was, indeed, headed to Sioux Falls from Spirit Lake and not Spencer. This story has been revised to reflect the new information (Rock Rapids)– No one was hurt when a medical helicopter made an emergency landing Sunday evening just north of Rock Rapids in Lyon county. Authorities say a […]
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Time To Get That Vehicle Winterized If You Haven’t Already
November 10, 2025
(Undated)– This past weekend should serve as a reminder to get that vehicle winterized, if you haven’t already. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says the number one thing to check is those tires… “If you’re one of those that need to think about buying new tires, maybe it’s time to get out […]
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Crash Totals Vehicle; Multiple Charges Filed Against Driver
November 10, 2025
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported but a vehicle was totaled and multiple charges were issued in a single vehicle crash early this (Mon.) morning in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Makenna Stevens lost control of a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox while traveling southbound on County Road N-14. The vehicle went off the […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Sets Fundraising Goal
November 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy students have officially launched their fundraising campaign. This year’s goal is $80,000, the highest in the program’s 16-year history. Over the next four months students will seek support from their families, friends, businesses and community members to help reach that goal. Funds raised will directly support local […]
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