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A Number Of Roads Throughout The Region Are Closed Late This (Thurs.) Afternoon Due To Pile-Ups
December 18, 2025
***UPDATE as of 6:00 pm 12/18: KUOO news has learned all state/U.S. highways in the immediate area have reopened. However, authorities tell us extreme caution is still advised as tow services continue to operate throughout the region removing vehicles.*** ***UPDATE as of 5:28 pm 12/18: Both lanes of Highway 18 between Sanborn and Sheldon have […]
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IGLSD Customers To See Annual Increases In Sewer Bills Over Next Several Years
December 18, 2025
(Milford)– Customers of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District will be seeing a series of rate increases in coming years, with the first one being effective this coming July 1st, 2026. Steve Anderson, who oversees the Sanitary District, tells KUOO news the annual increases will be carried out in increments each year over the next […]
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Officials Mounting Campaign To Bring Awareness To Sex Trafficking In SW Minnesota
December 18, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– An agency that serves a number of counties in southwest Minnesota is raising the awareness of sex trafficking. Allan Bakke of the Southwest Crisis Center says they serve an 11 county area. He says the statistics are alarming… “The interesting thing, while we do have the second smallest regional population of only 140,000, […]
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Possible Improvements Being Explored For Estherville Airport
December 18, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council earlier this week authorized the submission of the Airport Improvement Program Preapplication to the Iowa Department of Transportation. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the action was based on a recommendation from the city’s Airport Commission… “The projects that they have identified include the construction of a grass pathway from the […]
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Lyon County Authorities Seeking Arrest Warrants In Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism Incident
December 18, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Authorities in Lyon county say they’ve identified suspects they believe are responsible for burglarizing and vandalizing the courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says they have reviewed security video from throughout the building, adding that arrest warrants are being requested for burglary in the 3rd degree, a class “D” felony; […]
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Lyon County Courthouse In Rock Rapids Is Closed Rest Of The Week; Authorities Say It’s “A Crime Scene”
December 17, 2025
***THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION TO INCLUDE NEW INFORMATION FROM AUTHORITIES*** (Rock Rapids)– The Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids is currently closed to the public and will remain so the rest of the week. According to a press release from county officials, the incident took place during the overnight hours […]
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Dickinson County Corn Farmers Say They Were Severely Shorted On 2024 ARC Payments
December 17, 2025
(Milford)– Dickinson county corn farmers say they were severely underpaid through the Agricultural Risk Coverage, or ARC program for the 2024 crop year, and want something done to make it right. KUOO news visited with Scott Titterington who farms near Milford… “When we got our payments for the farm program, the ARC county payments specifically, […]
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Snowmobilers, Hikers Asked To Be On The Lookout For Each Other On Dickinson County Trails
December 17, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– For the first winter in a couple of years, the Dickinson County recreational trails are seeing a lot of activity. Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails tells KUOO news snowmobiles are allowed on the trails, adding they work in close cooperation with the Dickinson County Snow Hawks snowmobile club… “We’ve always shared a […]
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Another Round Of Winter Weather Is Headed Our Way After A Bit Of A Reprieve
December 17, 2025
(Undated)– Some more wintry weather is headed our way. The National Weather Service says some rain will occur across the region tonight (Wed.) in advance of a strong cold front that will make its way through the region Thursday bringing strong wind and some snow showers that could temporarily reduce visibility. A high wind warning […]
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