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Serious Injuries Reported In Single Vehicle Crash

July 9, 2022

(Sutherland)– The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a single vehicle crash Tuesday of this week that seriously injured a Hartley man. Deputies say 21-year-old Avery Bush lost control of a 2003 Ford pickup after crossing the center line while traveling northbound in the 4900 mile of Highway 59. The vehicle rolled onto […]

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O’Brien County Semi Accident Injures Jackson, Mn. Man

July 9, 2022

(Primghar)– A Jackson, Minnesota man was injured when a semi he was driving was blown over onto its passenger side in O’Brien county during Tuesday’s derecho. The driver, 60-year-old Jerome Haskin, was taken to the Sheldon hospital with minor injuries. Damage to the semi was estimated at $10,000.

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Compromise Reached Between City Officials In Spencer And Trailer Court Owner

July 9, 2022

(Spencer)– A compromise has apparently been reached by city officials in Spencer and the owner of a trailer court near the Clay County Fairgrounds that will allow residents to stay in their homes provided necessary repairs are made to electrical lines by Noon Monday. The agreement was reached during a meeting of the trailer court’s […]

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ISU Extension & Outreach To Hold Farmland Leasing Meetings In The Region

July 8, 2022

(Spirit Lake)– Iowa State University Extension is hosting a series of seminars across the state about renting or owning farmland. Gary Wright is a farm management specialist with I-S-U Extension who’s based in Spirit Lake. He describes the marketplace for farmland as “pretty crazy.” A survey of farmers, landowners, realtors, bankers, and professional farm managers […]

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SW Minn. Man Arrested On Drug Charge In Emmet County

July 8, 2022

(Estherville)– An investigation into a vehicle parked along a road Wednesday north of Estherville resulted in the arrest of a southwest Minnesota man on a drug charge. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy checked on the motorist and could smell marijuana. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of marijuana in the vehicle. The […]

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Extremely Heavy Rain Prompts Flood Warning For Little Sioux River

July 8, 2022

(Montgomery)– Extremely heavy rain that fell across portions of Dickinson county late Thursday night into early this (Fri.) morning has resulted in a flood warning being issued for the Little Sioux River near Milford. 2 to 4 inches of rain was reported, with 3.30 inches five miles west of Spirit Lake. There was a report […]

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Archaeological Dig Continues Near Abbie Gardner Cabin

July 7, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– Friends of the Abbie Gardner Cabin Historic Site gave an update Thursday on their plans to restore the historic site just west of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Anita Bomgaars is among those leading the effort, which is under the umbrella of the Spirit of Okoboji organization. As we’ve reported previously, the goal […]

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Wild Rose Casino & Resort to present Alex Miller in Concert July 8 in Emmetsburg

July 7, 2022

(Emmetsburg)-A rising Country Star will perform at the Wild Rose in Emmetsburg tonight. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Emmetsburg will present a concert featuring Alex Miller and his band Friday night.Miller says appearing on Season 19 of American Idol gave his career a big boost. “Yeah, it’s been […]

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Spencer City Council Addresses Stand Up Scooters

July 7, 2022

(Spencer)– There was some discussion at the Spencer City Council meeting this week regarding the operation of stand up scooters in the city. City Manager Dan Gifford says a company has expressed interest in renting scooters in Spencer. He says they haven’t yet mentioned any specific area of the city they’re interested in… Councilman Tom […]

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Additional Information Being Learned Regarding Tuesday’s Tornado Near Estherville

July 7, 2022

(Estherville)– We’re learning some additional details into that tornado Tuesday evening that touched down just west of Estherville. Drones that were flown by Emmet and Dickinson County Emergency Management officials were able to identify the path. In a Facebook post, Emmet County Emergency Management coordinator Travis Sheridan says they determined the tornado traveled 1.69 miles […]

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