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Cherokee Man Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
September 12, 2023
(Cherokee)– A Cherokee man found to be in possession of 23 firearms, three short-barreled rifles and six silencers has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 52-year-old Jason Ballou was sentenced Monday. He pleaded guilty in April of this year to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. […]
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Grassley Representative To Hold Office Hours
September 12, 2023
(Undated)– A representative of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley will hold open office hours in two area counties next week. The Senator’s Regional Director, Jacob Bossman, will be in Emmet and Palo Alto counties Thursday, September 21st. Bossman will be at the Estherville City Hall at 12:30 that afternoon and at the Emmetsburg City hall at […]
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South Dakota PUC Denies Summit Carbon Solutions’ Pipeline Application
September 12, 2023
(Pierre, SD)— After rejecting Navigator CO2’s application to build a carbon capture pipeline in South Dakota, that state’s Public Utilities Commission has now rejected the other company — Summit Carbon Solutions’ application to extend its pipeline through their state as well. The South Dakota regulators say Summit failed to follow county ordinances that require buffer […]
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Drought Conditions Continue To Negatively Impact Crops
September 12, 2023
(Undated)– Iowa crops continue to be adversely affected due to another week of above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation. According to the latest crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, corn in the state rated good to excellent dropped three points to 46-percent. 38-percent of corn in Iowa has reached maturity, which is one […]
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Crash On Highway 60 Near Sheldon Injures Minneapolis Man
September 12, 2023
(Sheldon)– A Minneapolis man was injured Monday in a crash on Highway 60 near Sheldon that involved a semi he was driving. The Iowa State Patrol says 53-year-old Mohammed Nuh was driving a 2016 Freightliner and didn’t see a vehicle in front of him that was slowing. Troopers say Nuh swerved to avoid a collision, […]
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Orleans City Council Votes 4-1 To Put Hotel-Motel Tax On Ballot
September 12, 2023
(Orleans)– Residents of Orleans will find an additional item on the ballot when they head to the polls November 7th. The city council voted 4-1 Monday evening to include a referendum on whether or not a hotel-motel tax should be levied in Orleans. The 7 percent tax would go into effect July 1st, 2024, if […]
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Veterans Take Center Stage Today (Mon.) At Clay County Fair
September 11, 2023
(Spencer)– It’s a day to honor veterans at the Clay County Fair. Today’s (Mon.) events feature a parade honoring veterans at 10:00 am followed by a program at 11:00 am at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Glenn Henricksen and Friends will put on a special salute to veterans at 2:00 pm also in the […]
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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Charges Against Spencer Man
September 11, 2023
(Spencer)– The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has released information into a traffic stop earlier this month that resulted in multiple charges against a Spencer man. Authorities say it happened back on September 4th when a deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding. Upon approaching the vehicle the deputy reported smelling alcohol. Sobriety tests were administered […]
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City Of Orleans Considering A Hotel/Motel Tax
September 11, 2023
(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council this (Monday) evening will consider a resolution that would put a hotel/motel tax on the ballot for voters in that city. Orleans is one of a very few cities in Dickinson county that has yet to implement such a tax. The proposal calls for a 7 percent tax rate that […]
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Southern Minnesota Collision Injures Spirit Lake Woman
September 11, 2023
(Eagle Lake, Mn.)– A Spirit Lake woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision in southern Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says 77-year-old Blaine Strampe of Spirit Lake was driving a 2005 Buick eastbound on Highway 14 in Blue Earth county, Minnesota. Troopers say a 2008 Pontiac Torrent, driven by 20-year-old Chalese Rohne of Eagle […]
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