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Cell Phone Providers Offer Advice On How To Protect Your Device In The Extreme Cold
January 12, 2024
(Undated)– Cell phone providers say there are some things we should keep in mind if you’re going to be out in the elements with your device. They say it’s important to make sure your device is fully charged as battery power can be significantly reduced in cold temperatures. They also recommend keeping it in a […]
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Brutal Winter Weather Hitting The Area
January 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dangerous and potentially deadly winter weather is impacting the region and will continue to do so in coming days. A winter storm warning is in effect until 3:00 pm this (Fri.) afternoon. That will be replaced with a blizzard warning at that time. It will remain in effect until midnight Saturday night. An […]
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Two Vehicle Crash Results In Multiple Injuries
January 12, 2024
(Estherville)– The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a two vehicle collision January 5th that sent four people to the hospital. Sheriff Mike Martens says it happened around 4:30 pm at the intersection of 370th Avenue and 230th Street. He says 71-year-old Martin Juhl of Sherburn was driving a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup […]
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Winter Storm, Blizzard & Wind Chill Warnings Have Been Issued For The Iowa Great Lakes And Nearby Areas
January 11, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dangerous and even potentially deadly winter weather is headed our way. A winter storm warning goes into effect for most of the region, including the Iowa Great Lakes, at 6:00 this (Thurs.) evening until 10:00 am Friday. At that point, a blizzard warning will be in effect until 6:00 am Saturday. The National […]
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DNR: Iowa Ended 2023 Nearly 9 Inches Below Normal For Precip.
January 11, 2024
(Des Moines)– Despite above-normal rainfall in December, overall conditions at the end of 2023 remain dry, according to the latest Water Summary Update from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. December saw 1.79 inches of precipitation, or 0.42 inches above normal. This marks only the fourth month of 2023 of above-average precipitation. Tim Hall, a […]
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Jackson County Authorities Looking For Vehicle Involved In Property Damage Incident
January 11, 2024
(Okabena)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has an ongoing investigation into an incident that happened on Saturday, later at night at around 10:30 pm. A deputy responded to an incident of damage to property. A vehicle had apparently been driving carelessly in Okabena, causing tires to throw gravel and cause damage. As a result, gravel […]
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Winter Storm Watch Upgraded To A Winter Storm Warning
January 11, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The winter storm watch that had been previously issued for the region has now been upgraded to a winter storm warning. The National Weather Service says it will go in effect at Noon today (Thurs.) and will run until midnight Friday night. Forecasters say anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of snow could […]
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Humane Society Of NW Iowa Starts Up Trap, Neuter, Release Program
January 11, 2024
(Milford)– There’s been a major development in efforts to address the feral cat population in the Iowa Great Lakes. Haley Dirks, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa, tells KUOO news they’ve received a substantial donation for a trap, neuter and release, or TNR program. Dirks says they started offering it January 1st… […]
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