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Ongoing Thunderstorms Resulting In Flash Flood Threat

September 6, 2026

(Undated)– Thunderstorms throughout the region so far today (Sunday) have been posing a threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the region, including the Iowa Great Lakes, until 10:00 pm this (Sunday) evening. A flash flood WARNING is in effect for portions of Lyon and Osceola counties in […]

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Multiple Agencies Respond To Overturned Sailboat On West Lake Okoboji

September 6, 2026

(Wahpeton)– A report of an overturned sailboat this (Sunday) morning on West Lake Okoboji prompted a response from multiple agencies. Authorities were called to the scene between Gull Point and Pillsbury Point a little after 10:30 a.m. An initial report indicated five people were in the water, believed to have been trapped under it. Fortunately, […]

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Representatives Of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s Office To Hold Office Hours In The Region

September 4, 2026

(Undated)– Representatives of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley will be traveling around the region in coming weeks, holding open office hours. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may attend any of the sessions. The schedule follows: Wednesday, September 16  O’Brien County  9:15 – 10:15 a.m.  O’Brien County Courthouse  1st Floor Assembly […]

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Spencer Woman Facing 1st Degree Theft Charge In Check Scheme

September 4, 2026

(Milford)– A Spencer woman was arrested earlier this week on a first degree theft charge, a class “C” felony, in a check scheme. A criminal complaint says the charge against 55-year-old Rosanne Marie Norlin of Spencer stems from a corporation she allegedly created. She’s accused of depositing a check for $485,668 into a corporate account […]

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Extreme Heat, Humidity Resulting In Some Adjustments For Some Area High School Football Games

September 4, 2026

(Undated)– The extreme heat and humidity is resulting in some changes at some area high school football games this (Fri.) evening. Kick-off for the varsity game between Cherokee and Estherville-Lincoln Central has now been pushed back until 8:00 pm. That also is the case with the Spirit Lake vs. Western Christian game and some others. […]

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Worthington, Mn. Man Arrested After Allegedly Selling A Stolen Vehicle

September 4, 2026

(Sanborn)– A Worthington man has been arrested on felony theft charges after an incident in Sanborn. A criminal complaint filed by the Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection accuses 25-year-old Orlando Bardales Hernandez of selling a stolen vehicle in Sanborn. He was arrested on Tuesday. The Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection is an investigative […]

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DNR Recommends Not Swimming At Two Lakes Area Beaches As We Head Into Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– Swimming is NOT being recommended at two popular beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes as we head into the Labor Day holiday weekend. Both are on Big Spirit Lake. The Iowa DNR’s weekly beach monitoring report that came out today (Friday) shows Crandall’s Beach exceeded safety guidelines for E-coli and Marble Beach exceeded […]

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SEDC, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Receive Special Recognition

September 4, 2026

(Spencer)– Two local economic development organizations have received special recognition from the Mid-America Economic Development Council. The organization represents economic development professionals and organizations across a 13-state region in the Midwest. Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, received the Overcoming Adversity Award in the Medium Populations division for Commercial Business Assistance Grants. The Iowa Lakes […]

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Clay County Fair FFA Day To Bring Special Guest, More than 700 Students

September 4, 2026

(Spencer)– This year’s Clay County Fair will once again pay tribute to it’s agricultural roots. Fair CEO and Manager Jason Brockshus says the fair has a longstanding reputation for the quality of its livestock shows, produce exhibits and machinery displays. He says in recent years they’ve also been able to showcase ag education and the […]

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Milford Fire Dept. Gearing Up For Its Annual Pancake Feed

September 3, 2026

(Milford)– The Milford Fire Department will hold its annual pancake feed this weekend. Department member Jason Simpson says it will be going on this Sunday, September 6th from 8:00 am until 12 Noon at the fire station in Milford… “The Milford Boy Scout Troop 170 will be helping with the event by serving the official […]

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