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Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge
March 28, 2025
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pled guilty guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Dylan Halbur entered the plea today (Friday). Sentencing will be scheduled later. Evidence presented at a plea hearing showed that on August 26th, 2024, law enforcement searched a camper in Spencer where Halbur […]
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Storm Spotter Class That WAS Scheduled For Next Week In Milford Has Been Cancelled
March 28, 2025
(Milford)– KUOO news learned late this (Friday) afternoon the storm spotter class that had been scheduled for this coming Thursday, April 3rd in Milford, has been cancelled by the National Weather Service. No reason has been given for the cancellation and it’s uncertain if it’s due to federal budget cuts. We’re told there’s a possibility […]
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SL Firefighters Respond To Controlled Burn That Got Out Of Control
March 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department spent about an hour today (Friday) putting out a fire after a controlled burn got out of hand. Firefighters were called a little after 10:30 am to 15715 250th Avenue, north of Elinor Bedell State Park. Authorities say it’s a reminder to use extreme caution whenever burning and […]
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Spencer Firefighters Respond To Another Dumpster Fire
March 28, 2025
(Spencer)– For the second time in less than a week, the Spencer Fire Department was called Thursday evening to put out a fire in a dumpster next to a building. Firefighters were called a little after 7:00 pm to 829 South Grand Avenue and found the dumpster, intended for cardboard recycling, on fire. They prevented […]
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Applications Being Accepted For 2025 Clay County Fair Queen Competition
March 28, 2025
(Spencer)– Candidates are being sought for this year’s Clay County Fair Queen. The winner will be crowned Sunday, June 8th and will go on to compete for the Iowa State Fair Queen title. She will also represent the Clay County Fair at various community events throughout the summer. Eligible candidates must be between the ages […]
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Southern Minnesota Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
March 28, 2025
(Ormsby, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Tuesday near Ormsby, Minnesota sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 21-year-old Wyatt Wentland of Trimont was driving a 2002 GMC Sierra northbound on Highway 4 and 58-year-old Scott Paukner of Slayton was driving a 2020 Ford eastbound on Watonwan County Road 8 when the two […]
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Severe Weather Awareness Week In Iowa Is Wrapping Up
March 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa concludes today (Fri.) with the topic being flood safety. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says it needs to be on the top of our minds, especially after what happened in the region in June of last year… And a reminder of the annual storm spotter […]
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Officials Warn Of An Extremely High Fire Danger; Red Flag Warning Issued
March 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Officials are encouraging everyone NOT to do any open burning today (Fri.). A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for a good deal of the region, including the Iowa Great Lakes, from Noon until 8:00 pm this (Fri.) evening. Forecasters say low humidity, strong wind and dry vegetation will combine to create […]
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Local Ag Official: Farmers Having To Adapt To Weather Extremes
March 27, 2025
(Worthington, Mn.)– Local ag officials are keeping their fingers crossed that predictions for precipitation over the weekend actually pan out and amount to something. Liz Stahl of the University of Minnesota Extension Service says the latest drought monitor shows a good deal of the region in moderate drought. She says with the extreme conditions, it’s […]
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