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Osceola County Authorities Conduct Active Shooter Training Session
February 22, 2024
(Sibley)— Osceola County emergency responders and law officers are more ready to handle an active shooter scenario after a training exercise on Monday, February 19th. Osceola County Emergency Management Director Dan Bechler says the training took place at the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School in Sibley… He says it was the first full-scale run-through of the new […]
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High Speed Pursuit Leads To Charges Against Several People
February 21, 2024
(Pocahontas)– Several people face charges in connection with a high speed pursuit early Sunday. It started around 4:40 am when a Pocahontas county deputy observed a vehicle that was speeding in the 44000 block of Highway 4. The deputy tried to stop the vehicle, but it took off at speeds of 90 mph at times, […]
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Gas Leak Results In Some Traffic Being Re-Routed In Spirit Lake
February 21, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A natural gas leak made for a few tense moments today (Wed.) in Spirit Lake. Fire Chief Pat Daly says the Spirit Lake Fire Department was called around 11:30 am after getting a report of a gas leak in the area of 703 22nd Street… Crews with Black Hills Energy remained on the […]
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NW Iowa Woman Sentenced For Stealing Firearms From Family Member’s Home
February 21, 2024
(Sioux City)– A northwest Iowa woman has been sentenced for her role in stealing firearms and other valuables from a family member’s home. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 24-year-old Tresa Fiedler of Le Mars was sentenced Tuesday in Sioux City to more than seven years in federal prison. She […]
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City Officials In Jackson Interviewing Finalists For City Administrator Position
February 21, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– The list of candidates for City Administrator in Jackson has been narrowed to three from 13 originally. The finalists were introduced to city staff and residents at a meet-and-greet Tuesday. They include Sheri Platt, who worked 16 years in the private sector and healthcare industry as a manager and financial analyst. She is […]
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Another Reminder Of Importance Of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
February 21, 2024
(Spencer)– An area Fire Chief says his department recently responded to an unusually high number of carbon monoxide alarms going off. Spencer Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says they had nine such calls during the month of January. He says most of those occurred during the extreme cold… Coulson also reminds everyone to check their vents […]
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ELC School Bd. Hires Firm To Assist In Search For A New Superintendent
February 21, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central School Board Tuesday voted to hire a firm to assist in the search for a new superintendent. The firm will assist the district in putting together a timeline, advertising the position, getting a list of finalists for the position and setting up public meetings and an interview process. They’re hoping to […]
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Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
February 21, 2024
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Two people were injured Tuesday in a collision at the intersection of Highway 15 and Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont. The Minnesota State Patrol says it involved vehicles driven by 70-year-old Sott Tow and 68-year-old Jeffrey Heupel, both of Fairmont. Both were taken to the Fairmont hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.
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Royal Woman Arrested For Allegedly Driving Drunk With Two Children In The Vehicle
February 21, 2024
(Spencer)– A Royal woman faces charges for allegedly driving drunk with two children, ages one and three, in the vehicle. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Hunter Birdsall was arrested last week following an investigation. She was charged with O.W.I 3rd offense…a class “D” felony; two counts of child endangerment…both aggravated misdemeanors; driving while […]
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