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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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Missing Woman Found

September 11, 2023

(Jackson, Mn.)– Authorities in Jackson say an 84-year-old woman who went missing late last week has been found and is safe. Authorities Friday were asking for the public’s help in locating the 84-year-old woman who went missing Thursday evening. She was located Saturday. Other details as to how and where she was found weren’t immediately […]

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Spirit Lake Community Schools Dedicate John C. Brown Stadium Plaza

September 9, 2023

(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Community School District Friday evening officially dedicated the John C. Brown Stadium Plaza. A dedication ceremony was held prior to the kick off of Friday evening’s football game. Superintendent Dr. David Smith extended his thanks to John Brown for his contributions and fundraising efforts for a number of improvements to […]

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Authorities In Jackson Are Looking For A Missing 84-Year-Old Woman

September 8, 2023

(Jackson, Mn.)– Authorities in Jackson, Minnesota are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing 84-year-old woman. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says she went missing from the area of Jackson Pines around 8:30 pm Thursday. Those with home camera systems are being asked to check the footage. Anyone who has seen […]

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