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Clay County Authorities Seek Information Into Vandalism Case

May 19, 2025

(Spencer)– Authorities in Clay county are investigating some vandalism to a piece of farm equipment. The Sheriff’s Office says it received a report May 13th in which a wire harness was cut from a sprayer, resulting in about $3,500 worth of damage. It’s believed the incident took place in the 3100 mile of 310th Avenue […]

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Hit & Run Investigation Leads To Arrest Of A Spencer Man On Multiple Drug Charges

May 19, 2025

(Spencer)– An investigation over the weekend into a hit-and-run in Ruthven led to the arrest of a Spencer man on multiple drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy located a vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the incident and pulled it over around 12:30 am Saturday in the 2600 […]

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Martin County West To Break Ground On New Pre K-12 Facility May 28th

May 19, 2025

(Sherburn, Mn.)– A southern Minnesota school district will break ground next week on a new Pre K-12 facility. Voters in the Martin County West Community School District last year narrowly approved a $64.7 million dollar bond referendum for the project. Superintendent Cori Reynolds says they’ll be celebrating the beginning of construction with a groundbreaking Wednesday, […]

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NW Iowa Senator Exploring Run For Congress

May 19, 2025

(Aurelia)– State Senator Lynn Evans of Aurelia is forming an exploratory committee looking at a run for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. The Republican is also an adjunct professor at Buena Vista University. He’s serving his first term in the Iowa Senate and chaired the Education Committee this year. The move comes as current Representative Randy […]

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LRH Observing National EMS Week

May 19, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare is recognizing the vital role of emergency medical service providers this week. According to a press release, Dickinson county has more than 70 volunteer first responders, 35 law enforcement officers, nine dispatchers, 15 DNR Conservation Lake Patrol officers, five fire departments, an underwater rescue team, along with the ambulance service […]

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Man Wanted On Nationwide Warrants Arrested While Operating Carnival Rides At Orange City Tulip Festival

May 19, 2025

(Orange City)– A Louisiana man wanted on a nationwide arrest warrant was taken into custody Saturday in northwest Iowa. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Kyle Backhaus was arrested while operating some carnival rides Saturday during the Tulip Festival in Orange City. Authorities say they received a tip that Backhaus, who had been evading […]

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EMS Week Is May 18th-24th

May 17, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– This week marks the observance of EMS Week nationwide. Jackson County EMS Director Grant Landbo says this year’s theme is “we care for everyone”… Landbo says they’re also using the week as a way to promote the need for EMS providers. In Jackson, he says they’re offering their EMS Apprentice program for those […]

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High Wind To Continue Into This (Fri.) Evening

May 16, 2025

(Undated)– A wind advisory remains in effect for the region until 7:00 pm this (Fri.) evening. The National Weather Service says gusts as high as 55 mph will be possible. Numerous gusts in excess of 40 mph have occurred so far today (Fri.), including a 45 mph gust at 8:49 this (Fri.) morning at the […]

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Martin County West To Hold Public Hearing On Operating Levy Renewal

May 16, 2025

(Sherburn, Mn.)– A southern Minnesota school district is considering whether or not to renew a 10-year operating levy. Cori Reynolds, Superintendent at Martin County West, says the school board will hold a public hearing Monday evening. She says the procedure for renewing the levies has changed somewhat in Minnesota… Reynolds says the levy provides additional […]

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Lakeside Lab Speaker Series About To Resume

May 16, 2025

(Wahpeton)– The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory will kick off their Tuesday Night lecture series on May 20th. Community members can attend the free lectures to learn more about a wide range of topics. The lecture series is held at  Mahan (Man) Hall at Lakeside Lab. Dr. Mary Skopec will be the first speaker and shares what she […]

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