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2026 Clay County Fair Deemed Success Even With Weather Challenges
September 21, 2026
(Spencer)– Another Clay County Fair is now in the books. The 2026 run concluded yesterday (Sun.). General Manager/CEO Jason Brockshus says it was another successful run, even with the challenging weather… “Well it was a wet one. You know it’s been several years since we had a wet fair but kudos to our fair goers, […]
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Explosion Damages A Kent Feeds Facility In Sheldon
September 21, 2026
(Sheldon)– An explosion this (Mon.) morning caused some damage at the Kent Feeds facility in Sheldon. Sheldon Fire Chief Brad Hindt says firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 5:00 am. He says they met with employees and observed visible damage to the east side of a tower in the north part of the […]
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Spencer Man Arrested On Sex Charges Involving A Child
September 21, 2026
(Spencer)– A Spencer man was arrested late last week on sex-related charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Jimmy Dean Ash was taken into custody Friday on active warrants charging him with two counts of sex abuse in the second degree; two counts of indecent contact with a child and indecent exposure. Ash was […]
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New Thrill Rides Coming To Arnolds Park In 2027
September 21, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Some exciting new attractions are coming to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park for the 2027 season, including a classic. Jon Pausley, President and CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Incorporated says he can’t go into detail just yet, but says the new attractions will offer some thrills to visitors… “We’re going to have four […]
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Three NW Iowa Counties Establish Tourism/Economic Development Collaboration
September 21, 2026
(Sanborn)– A new tourism effort in O’Brien, Lyon, and Clay counties is underway. O’Brien County Economic Development Director Kiana Johnson says this is the first effort for which these counties have collaborated… “O’Brien County, Clay County Tourism and Lyon County Economic Development have formed a regional partnership to promote tourism. What happened is we met […]
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You Can Now Request Absentee Ballots For Nov. Election But They Won’t Be Available Just Yet
September 21, 2026
(Undated)– Iowans will have a chance to vote early in this year’s elections in just under a month. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said it’s not too early to request a mail-in ballot through your county auditor’s office, but the ballots are still being prepared and won’t be mailed until October 14th… “October 14th […]
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Stand-Off In Windom Results In HEAT Team Activation; One Person Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound
September 21, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– One person is hospitalized following a stand-off early Saturday morning in Windom. Police were called to the 1000 block of Drake Avenue a little after 3:00 am after getting a report of shots fired. Police heard additional shots being fired as they arrived. Residents in the neighborhood were told to shelter in place […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Makes Offer To Purchase Property
September 18, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Meeting in special session this (Friday) afternoon, the Arnolds Park City Council voted to make an offer to purchase property at 25 Hinshaw Street at a price not to exceed $299,000. It’s across the street from the new Arnolds Park Civic Center (city hall/offices, library, police and fire station) currently under construction, and […]
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Blue Ribbon Showdown For This (Friday) Evening At The Clay County Fair Has Been Cancelled
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Officials with the Clay County Fair announced a little before noon today (Fri.) the Blue Ribbon Showdown at the Grandstand this (Fri.) evening has been cancelled due to unsafe track conditions and the weather forecast. A statement issued by the fair says the safety of participants, officials, staff and fans is the top priority, […]
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