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SL School Board Votes 5-0 To Officially Put $69.9 Million Bond Issue On The Ballot
August 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board voted unanimously in a special session today (Mon.) to officially put a $69.9 million bond issue on the ballot for the November 3rd election. A petition calling for the election needed at least 150 signatures. According to district officials, it received 371, with at least 227 of those […]
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Work Kicking Into High Gear On Heavily Traveled Road Along East Side Of East Lake Okoboji
August 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Expect some delays if you’re going to be traveling anytime soon on a heavily traveled road on the east of East Lake Okoboji. Dickinson County Engineer Jeff Rose says work is kicking into high gear on a re-surfacing project on County Road M56 from Highways 9 & 71 in Spirit Lake to County […]
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Spirit Lake Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving Through A Roadblock At An Accident Scene
August 24, 2026
(Spencer)– A Spirit Lake man was arrested Saturday after allegedly refusing to follow the commands of law enforcement at an accident scene. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were directing traffic in the 3400 mile of 190th Avenue when a 2006 Ford F350 came upon the scene. They say the driver, 73-year-old Duane Ver […]
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Oktoberfest In Iowa Great Lakes Is September 26th
August 24, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– An annual event in the Iowa Great Lakes that reminds us that fall is just around the corner is now just a little more than a month away. The 35th annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest is coming up September 26th. Registration for the bike ride is underway. The $30 per person fee increases […]
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Iowa Appears On Track For Under 300 Fatalities For Second Consecutive Year
August 24, 2026
(Undated)– Iowa appears on track for having less than 300 traffic fatalities for a second consecutive year. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol tells KUOO news that’s the case even though the numbers are running a bit ahead of what they were a year ago at this time… “Fatalities, we’re actually at 184, so […]
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Field Day To Feature Demo On Cover Crops/Nutrient Management
August 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A demonstration event at a local farm will illustrate the importance of cover crops and nutrient management. Emily Boettcher will be hosting a field day Wednesday, August 26th, at her family’s farm located at 1200 215th Avenue northwest of Spirit Lake… “My dad implemented it over 20 years go, strip till, no till, […]
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I-90 Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
August 24, 2026
(Adrian, Mn.)– One person was taken to the hospital following a two vehicle collision Saturday evening on Interstate 90 near Adrian. The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Kelly Jo Cowell of Fairmont was driving a 2013 GMC Terrain and 40-year-old Cassandra Pettis of Augusta, Wisconsin was driving a 2003 Ford pickup. Troopers say both vehicles […]
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NW Iowa Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures 16-Year-Old
August 24, 2026
(Larchwood)– A motorcycle crash Sunday evening in northwest Iowa seriously injured a teen. The Iowa State Patrol says a 16-year-old juvenile male from Larchwood lost control of a 2007 Yamaha while attempting to pass another vehicle. Troopers say the teen was ejected from the motorcycle as it went into a ditch. The driver was seriously […]
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Two People Seriously Injured When Motorcycles Collide With Deer
August 24, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– Two people from Fairmont were injured when separate motorcycles they were operating collided with a deer Sunday on Highway 71 near Windom. The Minnesota State Patrol says 56-year-old Donna Johnson was operating a 2006 Honda and 62-year-old Trent Johnson was driving a 2007 Kawasaki northbound. Both were transported to Sanford Hospital in Sioux […]
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