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DNR: Rapidly Deteriorating Ice Bringing An Early Close To Ice Fishing Season
February 18, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the recent 50 and 60 degree weather has quickly taken a toll on the ice, and is bringing an early end to the ice fishing season. DNR officials say in the last two days, a UTV went through the ice on East Lake Okoboji […]
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IGL Rotary Car Has Gone Through The Ice
February 18, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Rotary car on Smith’s Bay has gone through the ice. Unofficial reports had the car going into the drink around 10:15 am this (Wed., Feb. 18th) morning. The OFFICIAL time will be determined once the car and the clock inside of it are retrieved. At that point, the winner […]
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Two Employees Of Jackson, Mn. Ambulance Service Placed On Administrative Leave As Part Of Ongoing Investigation
February 18, 2026
***THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO PROVIDE DETAILS ON THE ARREST OF A SUPERVISOR OF THE JACKSON AMBULANCE SERVICE*** (Jackson, Mn.)– Two employees with the Jackson Ambulance Service have been placed on administrative leave. One of them has been arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct. In a post on Facebook, city officials say it […]
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City Of Spencer Taking Actions Following Findings Of Investigative Audit
February 18, 2026
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’ve addressed findings of a special investigation into the city’s finances by the State Auditor’s Office. The special audit uncovered nearly $39,000 in undeposited landfill fees and $7,000 in improper disbursements that occurred between January 1st , 2018, and June 30th, 2024. A former city Finance Assistant was fired […]
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Fate Of Old HLP Elementary Building Could Be Known By Early Summer
February 18, 2026
(Lake Park)– The future of the old Harris-Lake Park elementary school building remains uncertain. Portions of the building were heavily damaged in early January when a boiler malfunctioned, sending steam through some of the rooms. Superintendent Mike Thompson says necessary repairs have since been made, bringing it back pretty much to where it was prior […]
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Sheldon Man Arrested After Allegedly Making Threats
February 18, 2026
(Sheldon) (KIWA)– A Sheldon man has been arrested on a felony “threat of terrorism” charge after an incident on the way to jail from Sheldon. According to a criminal complaint, 56-year-old Edward Gonshorowski of Sheldon is accused of making threats to an officer’s life and the officer’s children and threatening the judge’s life while he […]
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Minor Injuries Reported When School Buses Collide In Southern Minnesota
February 18, 2026
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Minor injuries were reported when two school buses collided Tuesday in southern Minnesota. In a post on the district’s Facebook page, the Fairmont Community School District says the buses collided at the intersection of Martin County Roads 8 and 37, and that six students and four adults were involved in the accident. Law […]
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Huge Influx Of Trees Threatening Future Feasibility Of Dump Site At Dickinson County Recycling Center
February 17, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The long term feasibility of the tree dump site at the county’s recycling center east of Milford was a topic of discussion at today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Kim Wermersen represents the board on the county’s Recycling Commission, which oversees the center along with the Dickinson County Conservation Board. […]
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Estherville City Council Considering Changes To Traffic Flow On Busy Street
February 17, 2026
(Estherville)– Some changes could be in store for traffic flow on a busy street in Estherville near Demoney Elementary School and the High School football field. The city council Monday evening approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance revision that would result in South 17th Street from 1st Avenue South to 3rd Avenue south […]
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