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Queen II To Undergo Hull Repair

April 25, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– The Queen II will be temporarily lifted out of the water early next month to repair some minor damage to the hull caused by low lake levels last summer. Arnolds Park Amusement Park Board Chairman Charley Whittenberg says a crew from Louisiana will use an airbag type system to gently lift the Queen […]

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New Case Of Bird Flu Reported In Iowa

April 25, 2022

(Des Moines)– Another case of bird flu has been confirmed in Iowa, this time in Kossuth County along the Minnesota border. The virus was found in a non-commercial poultry flock on a residential property. State Agriculture officials don’t know yet how many birds will have to be destroyed. Kossuth is the 14th Iowa county to […]

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Man Escapes Injury In Semi/Livestock Trailer Crash

April 25, 2022

(Emmetsburg)– A Windom, Minnesota man escaped serious injury after a semi tractor-trailer he was driving was involved in a crash early Saturday in Palo Alto county. Authorities say 30-year-old Tyler Krenz was driving a 2001 Peterbilt semi tractor pulling a livestock trailer eastbound on 280th Street when he fell asleep at the wheel. The rig […]

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Spencer Police Remind Public of Airsoft Gun Ban

April 25, 2022

(Spencer)– Police in Spencer are reminding kids and parents that airsoft guns are illegal to use within the city limits. They are replica toy guns that fire non-lethal projectiles, but they’re built to resemble real firearms and can appear real from a distance. Spencer Police announced on Facebook that they’ve received several calls in recent […]

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Fire At Apartment House In Sheldon Claims A Life

April 25, 2022

(Sheldon)– Fire early this (Monday) morning at an apartment house in Sheldon claimed a life. Firefighters were called a little before 1:00 am to 219 8th Street in Sheldon and found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the exterior, which prevented them from entering. Fire departments from Sanborn and Hospers also responded for mutual […]

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Youth In Philanthropy Concluding Another Year

April 25, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s 2022 Youth in Philanthropy program will conclude its year this Wednesday at 6:00 pm with a grant award ceremony at the Majestic Pavilion in Arnolds Park. $53,000 will be awarded to three area nonprofit organizations. All 2022 sponsors are invited to join in on Wednesday’s event. Ali Schmitz, Okoboji Foundation […]

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Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital

April 25, 2022

(Windom)– A collision Saturday on Highway 71 three miles north of Windom sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 76-year-old Jack Schaffer of Windom was driving a 1998 Buick and 26-year-old Kevin Carr of Moorhead, Minnesota was driving a 2020 Ford Fusion. Troopers say both vehicles were northbound when they collided. […]

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It Was A Busy Weekend For Milford Firefighters

April 25, 2022

(Milford)– This past weekend was a busy one for the Milford Fire Department. The first call came in around 5:30 pm Saturday when firefighters were called to a shed that was on fire at 2328 150th Avenue, near a grove and two other buildings. The Lake Park Fire Department was then called out for mutual […]

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County Road A34 On East Edge Of Milford To Be Closed Again Monday (4/25)

April 22, 2022

(Milford)– Officials say Dickinson County Road A34 on the east edge of Milford will be closed again for awhile this coming Monday, April 25th. The road will be closed from Highway 71 east to Q Avenue for road construction beginning at 7:45 am. Officials say the road will reopen Tuesday (April 26th). Those planning to […]

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Iowa Legislature Passes Bill In Response To Storm Lake Incident

April 22, 2022

(Des Moines)– The Iowa legislature has passed a bill responding to the case of a Storm Lake man accused of forcing his wife to take medication to end two pregnancies. Tony Wangmeng Lee was convicted of terminating a pregnancy without consent, based on his estranged wife’s testimony that he had forced her to take pills […]

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