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Severe Weather Awareness Week Is Going On This Week In Minnesota
April 8, 2025
(Updated) — The state of Minnesota is participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week. On Thursday, a state tornado drill will be run two times. The drills will take place at 1:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. During those times, schools and residents can take their time to practice their plans. During those times, as long […]
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Gillnetting For Walleyes & Muskies On Iowa Great Lakes To Start Wednesday Night
April 8, 2025
(Orleans)– Gillnetting operations for walleyes and muskies on the Iowa Great Lakes will be getting underway tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Kim Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says they’ll be netting about 550 to 600 female walleye, with the operations expected to take three to four nights. She says broodstock will […]
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Changes Coming To Garbage Pickup Schedule In Estherville; Clean-up Days Cancelled
April 8, 2025
(Estherville)– Some changes are coming to the garbage pickup schedule in Estherville. The City Council Monday approved the change based on a recommendation from the city’s Finance Committee. City Administrator Penny Clayton says efficiencies with the city’s new automated collection system is making the change possible… The change goes into effect Tuesday, May 6th. Clayton […]
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A SW Mn. Agency Is Raising Awareness Of Sexual Assault & Child Abuse During April
April 7, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kari Voss-Drost is the Assistant Director of the Southwest Crisis Center which serves Cottonwood and Jackson counties. She says they’ve been involved in a number of activities already this month to help raise awareness. She goes on to explain what […]
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Spencer Firefighters Respond To Second House Fire In As Many Days
April 7, 2025
(Spencer)– For the second time in as many days, the Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 10:30 pm Sunday to a house fire. Firefighters were called to 130 3rd Avenue East in Spencer and upon arriving found heavy fire coming from the first floor. At the time, it was believed a child was in […]
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