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Forecasts For Brutal Cold Temps. Have Authorities Issuing Precautions
January 22, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Officials are urging everyone to take extra precautions with the extremely cold temperatures that are in the forecast. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says anyone venturing outdoors tonight through the upcoming weekend need to be properly prepared for the elements… “Try to limit your time outdoors as much as possible and […]
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A 2026 IRRMA Hall Of Fame Inductee Who Grew Up In The Iowa Great Lakes Expresses His Gratitude
January 22, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– As we reported previously, a musician who grew up in the Iowa Great Lakes is among the 2026 inductees into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame. Damon Dotson tells KUOO news he’s honored and humbled by the recognition… “I know or have known some of the other musicians who […]
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Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
January 22, 2026
(Mountain Lake, Mn.)– One person went to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday on Highway 60 near Mountain Lake. The Minnesota State Patrol says it involved a 2020 Ford Fusion driven by 49-year-old Shawn Mendel of Worthing, South Dakota, and a 2023 Peterbilt semi driven by 41-year-old Zakaria El Barhmi of St. Paul, Minnesota. […]
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Authorities Issue Reminders About ATV’s, UTV’s, Side-By-Side Operations
January 22, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– With the influx of ATV’s, UTV’s and side-by-sides expected this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes comes a reminder of the laws and regulations that affect them. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says you need to make sure the registrations are up to date on them and a slow moving vehicle […]
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No Injuries Reported In Sibley House Fire
January 22, 2026
(Sibley)– Fire Tuesday heavily damaged a house in Sibley. Firefighters were called around 8:30 am to 509 4th Street and found heavy black smoke and flames coming out of a window. The Little Rock Fire Department was then called for assistance. Sibley Fire Chief Ken Huls says they quickly knocked the fire down, but there […]
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The Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Car Is On The Ice
January 21, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Crews braved today’s (Wednesday’s) blizzard conditions to get the Iowa Great Lakes Rotary car on the ice, just in time for Winter Games Weekend. Club member Erin Reed tells KUOO news the car drop contest has become a longstanding tradition and is a major fundraiser for the group… “And what we do is […]
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Authorities Issuing Winter Weather Driving Advice In Advance Of Anticipated Severe Conditions
January 21, 2026
(Undated)– Blizzard conditions are expected to impact the region as we head into the afternoon (Wed.). A blizzard warning is in effect for most of the KUOO listening area. It’s in effect until 6:00 pm for Clay, Dickinson, and Osceola counties in Iowa and Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray and Nobles counties in southwest Minnesota. The blizzard […]
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Iowa DNR To Hold Informational Meetings On Hunting, Trapping
January 21, 2026
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a series of informational meetings in February and March to discuss hunting and trapping seasons and possible rule changes. Locally, sessions are scheduled for March 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Spencer Campus of Iowa Lakes Community College and the following evening, March 4th at […]
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Indian Athletic Booster Club Gearing Up For Annual Gala
January 21, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Booster Clubs at area schools rely on community support and Spirit Lake is no different. The Indian Athletic Booster Club will hold their annual gala on Friday February 27th. Booster Club President Steve Scott explains what the night entails… “Basically what we do is get everybody from our community for our school together. […]
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