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Spirit Lake Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Allegedly Interfering With Firefighters
March 12, 2024
(Montgomery)– A Spirit Lake man was arrested on multiple charges at the scene of a fire Monday night in Montgomery. 19-year-old Caleb Crosby was charged with possession of a controlled substance…methamphetamine; person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession or purchase of alcohol by a person under the legal age and two […]
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Disturbance In A Sioux County Courtroom Sends Two People To Jail
March 12, 2024
(Orange City)– Two people were sent to jail late Monday afternoon after causing disruptions in a Sioux county courtroom. Authorities say 45-year-old Jeramie Davies of Hawarden had become extremely agitated and was using profane language in the courtroom. After a District Judge instructed Davies to stop his actions, Davies continued his abusive language at the […]
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City Of Orleans Looking At Switching To Curbside Recycling
March 12, 2024
(Orleans)– The city of Orleans is looking at perhaps switching to a curbside collection system for recycling. City residents currently drop off their recyclable materials at some roll-offs east of city hall. Dickinson county provides a subsidy to the city for hosting the drop-off, which is also used by residents in the unincorporated areas of […]
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Several Dickinson County Fire Depts. Battle Junk Yard Blaze
March 12, 2024
(Montgomery)– Several Dickinson county fire departments were called to a fire this (Monday) evening in a junk yard on the west side of Montgomery. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly… At the onset flames from the fire could be seen from as far away as Highway 9. Daly says they were concerned over the potential […]
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Burn Ban Now In Effect For Palo Alto County
March 11, 2024
(Emmetsburg)– Another county in the region has implemented a ban on open burning. Palo Alto county has prohibited open burning until further notice. The ban there went into effect at 11:00 am today (Monday, March 11th) and remains in effect until further notice. A similar ban in Emmet county goes into effect Tuesday (March 12th). […]
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Unattended Cooking Fills Apartment With Smoke
March 11, 2024
(Spencer)– An apartment complex in Spencer had to be evacuated earlier this afternoon after unattended cooking in one of the units filled the building with smoke. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after noon to 1212 Grand Avenue and found light smoke in the building’s atrium. Entry was made to the apartment where the […]
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Burn Ban To Go Into Effect Tuesday (March 12th) In Emmet County
March 11, 2024
(Estherville)– A ban on open burning in Emmet county goes into effect tomorrow (Tues.) and will remain in place until further notice. Emmet County Emergency Management Coordinator Travis Sheridan also serves as Estherville’s Fire Chief. He says the ongoing extremely dry conditions are posing a concern. Sheridan says the county’s fire chiefs feel it’s best […]
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Pursuit In Plymouth County Lands Spirit Lake Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
March 11, 2024
(Le Mars)– A Spirit Lake man faces charges in connection with a pursuit last week in Plymouth county. A press release says a deputy was attempting to pull over a vehicle for traffic violations this past Wednesday near Merrill. Authorities say the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The pursuit went into […]
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Juveniles Cited In Royal Vandalism Case
March 11, 2024
(Spencer)– Two juveniles have been taken into custody in connection with an investigation in Royal. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it stems from some vandalism that took place in that town back on February 25th. Through an investigation, deputies were able to identify two juvenile suspects. They were taken into custody on March 5th. […]
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