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Close Call In A Road Construction Zone In Clay County
July 29, 2025
(Spencer)– There was a close call for a flagger in an accident Friday of last week in a construction zone in Clay county. Authorities say 32-year-old Timothy Burd of Emmetsburg was driving a 2008 Chevrolet westbound on Highway 18 and was approaching the intersection with 240th Avenue when he abruptly stopped for a construction worker […]
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Damage Assessments Underway In NW Iowa Following 80 To 90 Mph Wind In Many Areas
July 29, 2025
(Undated)– Another round of severe weather struck a good deal of northwest Iowa late Monday night. Storms brought extremely high wind with many reports of gusts as high as 80 to 90 mph. That resulted in tree damage and brought down power lines. The greatest extent of the damaging wind stayed just south of the […]
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Ocheyedan Man Escapes Serious Injury In Single Vehicle Crash
July 29, 2025
(Orange City)– An Ocheyedan man escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash Monday in Sioux county. Authorities say 68-year-old James McDonald of Ocheyedan was driving a 2006 Gillig bus northbound on Highway 75 about two miles west of Hull when he reportedly lost consciousness. The vehicle left the road and went into a ditch, […]
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Some Special Exhibits Are Coming Up In August At PLAC
July 28, 2025
(Okoboji)– Some special art exhibitions will be featured in August at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. Danielle Clouse Gast says two different types of art will be featured… The events are free of charge to the public.
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Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With A Vehicle & Light Pole
July 28, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A collision last week involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 71 and Bailey Street in Jackson claimed a life. Authorities say 48-year-old Jason Mekosch of Jackson was driving a 1991 Harley Davidson and was attempting to pass another vehicle while it was turning. The motorcycle made contact with […]
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Spencer Hospital Getting Ready To Unveil Newly Renovated Emergency Department
July 28, 2025
(Spencer)– Construction of a new Emergency Department at Spencer Hospital is winding down. Brenda Tiefenthaler, President of Spencer Hospital, says the improvements will enhance the delivery of emergency care services… “It allows us to enhance the care with increased privacy, improved comfort and greater efficiency. It’s going to be much larger than our current Emergency […]
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Jackson County Farm Family Receives Special Honor
July 28, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A Jackson county farm family is receiving some special recognition. Jeff and Jen Tewes (tay’-viss) and their children, Cade and Meta , have been named 2025 Farm Family of The Year by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Jen Tewes (tay’-viss) says they’re humbled by the honor… “We were approached by a county […]
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Severe Storms Cause Tree Damage In Lakes Area; More Severe Weather Possible Later Today (Monday)
July 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Severe thunderstorms rumbled their way through the region late last (Sun.) night and very early this (Mon.) morning. The storms produced heavy rain and in some cases, wind gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph. That, in turn, knocked down tree limbs and in at least one case, an entire tree. 1.77 […]
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