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Minnesota PUC Limits Environmental Study For Proposed Carbon Pipeline

September 2, 2023

(St. Paul, MN)– A Minnesota agency has voted to limit an environmental assessment of the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The state’s Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to limit the evaluation of the pipeline to Otter Tail and Wilkin counties. The pipeline would cover 240 miles in Minnesota, but the commission will limit the […]

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Electricity Knocked Out To One NW Iowa Town After Auger Snags Power Lines

September 2, 2023

(Granville)– Power was knocked out to Granville and some surrounding areas late Thursday morning when a post auger being pulled by a pickup snagged a number of power lines. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old Dennis Schmit of Alton was driving a 1993 Ford pickup westbound on Highway 10 from Monroe Avenue in O’Brien […]

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Sanborn Man Escapes Injury After Semi He Was Driving Collides With Cattle

September 2, 2023

(Rock Valley)– A Sanborn man escaped injury Friday when a semi he was driving collided with four cows on Highway 18 about five miles west of Rock Valley. Sioux county authorities say 49-year-old Juan Castillo was driving a 2004 Peterbilt westbound when the incident occurred. Damage to the semi was put at $25,000.

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Woman Seriously Injured After Vehicle Hits Utility Pole

September 2, 2023

(Alton)– A Granville woman was seriously injured Friday when a vehicle she was driving collided with a utility pole. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Michelle Vant Hof was driving a 2001 Pontiac eastbound on Highway 10 when she lost control of the vehicle. It traveled into the ditch and struck the pole. Vant […]

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Emmetsburg Woman Charged In Death Of Child

September 2, 2023

(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg woman has been charged in the death of a child that occurred earlier this year. Authorities responded to a call on January 19th, 2023 at 1605 8th Street in Emmetsburg after getting a report of an unresponsive child. 23-month-old Sebastian Jespersen was taken to Palo Alto County Hospital and then to Blank […]

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Execution Of Search Warrant Lands Spencer Man In Jail On Multiple Drug Charges

September 1, 2023

(Spencer)– The execution of a search warrant earlier this week on an apartment in Spencer resulted in the arrest of a Spencer man on multiple drug charges. Spencer police say the search was conducted Wednesday at 502 8th Street Southwest, apartment 5. It resulted in officers finding cocaine, marijuana, mushrooms, THC concentrates, prescription pills and […]

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More Than $180,000 In Free Entertainment Will Be Available At 2023 Clay County Fair

September 1, 2023

(Spencer)– The 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will feature more than $180,000 in free entertainment when things kick off Saturday, September 9th. Fair CEO Jerome Hertel says the acts cover the gamut… That’s in addition to another full line-up of ticketed concerts and events in front of the grandstand, including a major headliner […]

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Sioux Central Awarded Funds For Greenhouse Project

September 1, 2023

(Sioux Rapids)– The Sioux Central FFA Chapter has been awarded five-thousand dollars as part of the Grants For Growing program to go toward a greenhouse project. The nationwide program provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter […]

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AP-O Fire & Rescue To Hold 37th Annual Labor Day Auction

August 31, 2023

(Arnolds Park)– Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue will hold a fundraiser as well this holiday weekend. Department member Duane Zahradnik tells KUOO news they’ll be holding their 37th annual Labor Day Auction Monday, September 4th, beginning at 1:00 pm at the Barefoot Bar at Parks Marina… Zahradnik says the proceeds will go toward the Lakes […]

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Milford Fire Dept. To Hold Annual Pancake Fundraiser Sunday (Sept. 3rd)

August 31, 2023

(Milford)– Milford Fire and Rescue will hold their annual pancake fundraiser this Sunday, September 3rd from 8:00 am until 12 Noon at the fire station in Milford. Firefighter Jason Simpson… Simpson says a freewill donation will be taken… Sunday’s event is sponsored by the Milford Fire Department Foundation. Everyone is invited.

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