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Minor Injuries Reported In Southern Minnesota Plane Crash
August 18, 2026
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Minor injuries were reported Monday when a small plane crashed southeast of Fairmont, near the Martin-Faribault county line. The names of the two people reportedly on board weren’t released and it was uncertain if they sought treatment at a hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and an investigation into the cause of […]
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Clay County Fair Announces Finalists For World’s Greatest County Fair Food Contest
August 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Finalists have been announced for the 2026 “World’s Greatest County Fair Food” contest. They include Brown Sugar Bacon Twizzles (Side Door Concessions, LLC); Chicken Cheesesteaks (Jersey Jo’s); Lily Fries (TnT Concessions); Loaded Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bowl (Stu’s BBQ); Peach Cobbler Donuts (Bask in the Donuts); and Puerto Rican Beef Empanada (La Borinqua). The best […]
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Local Marina Raises Funds For Humane Society Of NW Iowa
August 18, 2026
(Okoboji)– Parks Marina teamed up with Barletta Boats this June for Props, Paws & Poker, a charity poker run benefiting the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. Boat, pet and poker fans in the Iowa Great Lakes gathered for an afternoon of fun as they made stops at Lakes area businesses and returned to the Marina […]
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Iowa D.O.T Accepting Input On Culvert Project On U.S. Hwy 18 East Of Hartley
August 18, 2026
(Hartley)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to replace a culvert on Highway 18 west of O’Brien County Road M22, east of Hartley. A bid letting is scheduled for this coming November 28th with construction and completion scheduled for 2029. A detour will be in place while construction is underway. […]
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Report Details Economic Impact LRH Has On Dickinson County
August 18, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A recent report from the Iowa Hospital Association details the economic impact healthcare facilities have on the communities they serve. Among other findings, it shows Lakes Regional Healthcare provided nearly 3 million dollars in community benefits in 2025. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says that number is very significant… “Community benefit is […]
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A SW Minn. City Is Scrambling After Its Vet Clinic Announced It Will No Longer Board Stray Animals
August 18, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– A town in southwest Minnesota is scrambling for answers on how to deal with stray animals. It comes after the only veterinary clinic in Windom announced it will no longer board or impound animals beginning this Thursday, August 20th. The Windom Police Department says as a result, officers in that city will no […]
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Estherville City Council Discusses Sidewalk Speed Limits; E-bikes, Scooter & Micromobility Device Ordinance
August 18, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening voted to table a proposed ordinance establishing a 10 mph speed limit on city sidewalks, excluding those in the downtown area where bikes and scooters are prohibited. Councilman Gary Myers expressed concern over enforcement and overreach by city officials… “I want to say the youth, of course it’s […]
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SL School Board To Hear From Public This Wed. (Aug. 19th) Regarding Facilities Plan
August 17, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Discussions around possible facility improvements at the Spirit Lake schools continue to evolve. The school board will meet once again this Wednesday, August 19th. Superintendent Dr. David Smith tells KUOO news he’s going to recommend at that meeting a proposed field house or athletic bubble, be deleted. That component had a preliminary estimated […]
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High Water Temps., Oxygen Depletion From Algae Likely Causes Of Big Spirit Fish Kill
August 17, 2026
(Orleans)– Extremely high water temperatures this summer on the Iowa Great Lakes are raising concern. Mike Hawkins is the Northwest Regional Fisheries Management Supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He says the extremely warm water is likely a contributing factor in some fish kills that are taking place. One of those is on […]
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