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Saturday Marks The 35th Anniversary Of The 1991 Halloween Blizzard
October 30, 2026
(Undated)– Saturday will start off on the wet side, but forecasters say things should be dry by the time trick or treating starts Halloween evening. That’s a far cry from 35 years ago. The Halloween Blizzard of 1991 dumped 14 inches of snow on the region, accompanied by 40 mph wind and brutally cold temperatures. […]
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Restructuring Underway At Indian Motorcycle
October 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A restructuring at Indian Motorcycle has resulted in a reduction of about 70 jobs. Company officials say It follows a seven-month internal review to remove staffing overlap, redundancies and structural complexities. The company adds the reductions are being offset with up to 60 new manufacturing jobs opening at the plant in Spirit Lake. […]
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With Time Change Comes Reminder To Check Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
October 30, 2026
(Milford)– Another reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed Saturday night, as standard time goes into effect at 2:00 am Sunday. In addition to that, Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says it’s also a good time to test your smoke detector and change the battery… The same holds […]
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A SW Minnesota Hospital Is Discontinuing Labor & Delivery Services
October 30, 2026
(Luverne, MN) — Declining birth rates in rural Minnesota are being blamed for the end of labor and delivery services at a Luverne hospital. Sanford Health announced Thursday that the inpatient birthing center at its hospital will close in May, forcing pregnant patients to use delivery rooms 30 miles away. Luverne Hospital will continue to […]
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Police Officer Put On Administrative Leave
October 30, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– An Arnolds Park police officer is on administrative leave after being charged for allegedly providing a gun to his underage son. A criminal complaint filed by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office charges 46-year-old Andy Yungbluth with one count of transfer of a pistol or revolver to a person under 18. The charge is […]
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Participation In Dickinson County’s IRVM Program Continues To Grow
October 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The man who oversees the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management, or IRVM program in Dickinson county says he continues to see a lot interest in it locally. Charles Vigdahl oversees the IRVM program for Dickinson County in his role as County Weed Commissioner. He told the Board of Supervisors earlier this week he coordinates […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Grant For Playground Enhancements At Autumn’s Center
October 29, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a grant of a little more than $1,900 from Variety-the Children’s Charity of Iowa. Stephanie Pohar, VP of Marketing and Fund Development at Seasons Center, says the funds will be used to enhance playground equipment at Autumn’s Center. Pohar says the improvements will play a […]
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Presenting Sponsor Announced For 2027 U Of O Winter Games
October 29, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– It was announced today (Thursday) that West O Beer will once again be the presenting sponsor for the 2027 University of Okoboji Winter Games. The 47th U of O Winter Games will be held January 28th-31st, 2027 in the Iowa Great Lakes.
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An Investigation Is Underway Into A Potential Threat Involving North Union Schools
October 29, 2026
***UPDATE FROM PREVIOUS STORY*** (Swea City)– We’re learning additional details into an incident this (Thursday) morning at North Union Schools. Superintendent Travis Schueller says school officials were informed a little after 8:00 am of a student who had sent a text message to another student stating they were bringing a bomb to school in a […]
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