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Lower Speed Limit Takes Effect Immediately On Portion Of Hill Ave. In Spirit Lake
July 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– While speed limits are going up in some places, they’re going DOWN in others. In Spirit Lake, the speed limit on Hill Avenue between 15th Street and the Pump House, or 140th Street in Orleans, is being reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph effective IMMEDIATELY. New signs were put up today (Thursday, […]
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Triple A Says Higher Costs Are Forcing Many To Take Shorter Vacations & Stay Closer To Home Over The 4th
July 2, 2026
(Des Moines)– Today (Thurs.) is expected to be one of the busiest day on the roads ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Brian Ortner of Triple-A Motor Club says more than four million motorists will travel in the region that includes Iowa and Nebraska… “The 4th of July holiday can be especially dangerous on […]
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Lake Affect Is Back
July 2, 2026
(Wahpeton)– Lake Affect is back. Event founder and organizer Damon Dotson says it will be held in Miller’s Bay of West Lake Okoboji beginning around 12 Noon on Saturday, July 4th. He says several groups will be performing… “We’re having DJ Spin X kicking things off and playing set breaks in between. The band that’s […]
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OkoboTree Reaches Milestone
July 2, 2026
(Okoboji)– OkoboTree has reached a milestone with the completion of its 25th sculpted tree, including six new sculptures added in 2026 alone. Organizers say it puts the Iowa Great Lakes more than halfway toward becoming the largest community in the U.S for sculpted trees. You can find more information at okobotree.org. Sculptures completed so far […]
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Stars, Stripes & Sober Rides Theme Of A Special Enforcement Project
July 2, 2026
(Undated)– Look for an increased presence of law enforcement on the roads from now into next week. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says “Stars, Stripes and Sober Rides” is a joint campaign… “It is that time of year where we’re going to be out there doing a high visibility project sponsored or […]
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Collision Of Two Semi’s And A Pickup Sends One Person To The Hospital
July 2, 2026
(Brewster, Mn.)– A collision Wednesday in southwest Minnesota involving two semi’s and a pickup sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place a little after 4:00 pm on Highway 60 at Nobles County Road 1 near Brewster. Troopers say 41-year-old Curtis Madson of Westbrook was driving a 2005 International […]
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Firefighters From Multiple Departments Respond To House Fire SW Of Terril
July 2, 2026
(Terril)– Firefighters from several departments battled a house fire Wednesday southwest of Terril. Fire departments from Terril, Dickens and Milford were called to 2970 290th Street around 4:45 pm. Terril Fire Chief Jarrod Fischer says crews quickly extinguished a fire that was burning in the basement. He says it started near a couch. Extensive fire […]
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Maser Monarch Lodge Now Features A Native Garden Planting
July 1, 2026
(Okoboji)– The entrance to Maser Monarch Lodge recently underwent a transformation with some new landscaping. Amy Heibult of the Dickinson County Nature Center says it’s the result of a generous donation… “Our mission is always promoting native plants and conservation. With the Maser Monarch Lodge, Delores Maser was really loving all the wildflowers that we […]
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Iowa State Patrol: New 60 MPH Speed Limit Will Result In Some Other Changes As Well
July 1, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A number of new laws go into effect today (Wed.) in Iowa. Among them is a change to a 60 mph speed limit. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says it pertains to ALL paved two lane roads, not just state highways… “It doesn’t apply to the gravel roads or the dirt […]
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