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Plane Lands At The Spencer Airport After Landing Gear Collapses
October 5, 2026
***UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS*** (Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a rough landing Saturday evening at the Spencer Airport. According to preliminary information released by the Federal Aviation Administration, the landing gear of a Piper PA-30 struck a deer while taking off from the Rockwell City Municipal Airport around 7:30 pm Saturday. The report says […]
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Fire Prevention Week Being Observed Now Through October 10th
October 5, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– National Fire Prevention Week is being observed this week. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news this year’s theme is centered around lithium batteries… “This year it’s Safe Charging Is A Super Power. We’re going to be talking about our lithium batteries and charging them and how to do it safely.” […]
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Hartley Man Escapes Injury But Faces Citations In Clay County Crash
October 5, 2026
(Spencer)– A 94-year-old Hartley man escaped injury but faces citations following a single vehicle crash Friday on Highway 18 near Everly. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says Peter Back was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound when the pickup left the road, went into the south ditch and hit a field embankment. Deputies say it […]
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No Injuries Reported In Estherville House Fire
October 5, 2026
(Estherville)– No injuries were reported in a house fire Friday in Estherville. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says crews were called around 7:45 am to 626 West 6th Avenue North and found smoke coming from a window on the east side of the reisdence. Crews made entry but Sheridan says things quickly intensified and they had […]
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Two Acts Announced For 2027 Risefest
October 5, 2026
(Sheldon)– Officials with Risefest in Sheldon have started signing artists to appear at the festival, coming up in June 2027. Founder and President Rob Roozeboom says the first two artists have signed on for RiseFest 2027… “We’re excited. They’ve been with us before, but they’re coming back. We’re announcing Matthew West and Anne Wilson.” Roozeboom […]
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 5, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Kari Voss Drost is the Assistant Director of the Southwest Crisis Center, an agency that provides services to domestic abuse victims in several counties of southwest Minnesota. She says there are several indicators to look for in identifying a someone who may be a […]
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Fire Breaks Out At Another Ag Processing Facility In Sheldon
October 5, 2026
(Sheldon)— There’s been a fire at yet another ag processing facility in Sheldon. Sheldon Fire Chief Brad Hindt says crews were called out Friday night just before midnight to AG Processing Inc. (AGP) for the report of a fire in a dust collection system. Hindt says firefighters could see visible flame coming from the third-floor […]
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Spencer Woman Recognized For Healthcare Initiatives
October 3, 2026
(Spencer)– A spencer woman is among four recipients of the 2026 Healthiest State Awards. The program recognzes individuals and organizations who are advancing the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans through innovating programs, partnerships and community leadership. Jill Barr of Spencer was recognized for connecting community partners to strengthen behavioral health resources and accesses […]
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Two Vehicle Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
October 3, 2026
(Sanborn)– One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision a little before 1:00 pm Thursday in Sanborn. Police say 36-year-old Brittany Schmidt of Sanborn was driving a 2011 Ram pickup northbound on O’Brien Street and a 16-year-old from Sanborn was eastbound on West 6th Street in a 2015 Toyota when the two […]
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