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Voters In The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District Head To The Polls Tuesday (9/9)

September 9, 2025

(Sibley)– Voters in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District head to the polls Tuesday (Sept. 9th) to vote on a school infrastructure tax. The measure calls for the district to collect up to $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property valuations, along with an income surtax of up to 20 percent of a resident’s state income tax. […]

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A Former NW Iowa Nurse Pleads Guilty In Overdose Case

September 9, 2025

(Spencer)– A former contract nurse who worked at Spencer Hospital has pleaded guilty in connection to a 2022 drug overdose case involving two patients. Court records show 37-year-old Rachel Martinez of Peterson entered a guilty plea on Aug. 28 to two amended counts of wanton neglect of a dependent adult by a caregiver. Martinez had […]

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Wahpeton City Council Sets Public Hearing On G.O. Bond Proposal

September 9, 2025

(Wahpeton)– The Wahpeton City Council this (Mon.) evening set September 15th at 5:00 pm as the date and time for a public hearing on a proposal to issue not to exceed $12.5 million in general obligation bonds for the construction of a new water treatment facility. City officials say they’re hopeful the bids will be […]

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City Of Spencer Officially Launches Mobile App

September 8, 2025

(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer today (Mon.) announced the city’s new app has launched and is now available. The app, dubbed Spencer Iowa, was developed in response to the 2024 flood. It integrates information from the Flood Center of Iowa, including river level data and weather alerts, along with city news and announcements and resources […]

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Work Is Now Underway On A Major Street Project In Estherville

September 8, 2025

(Estherville)– Work on the South 1st Street resurfacing project in Estherville got underway this (Mon.) morning and will continue through October 10th, weather permitting. City officials remind motorists South 1st Street in Estherville is closed to through traffic between 1st Avenue South and Highway 4 South for the duration of the project. Access to homes […]

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Veteran’s Day Being Observed Today (Mon.) At The Clay County Fair

September 8, 2025

(Spencer)– It’s day three of the Clay County Fair Powered by SMU. It’s Veteran’s Day at the fair with free admission for all active military members and veterans, including a parade and special program for veterans this (Mon.) morning. Jason Brockshus, Clay County Fair General Manager, says the observance continues this afternoon with some veteran […]

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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Windom, Mn. Man

September 8, 2025

(Windom, Mn.)– A Windom, Minnesota man was injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday at the intersection of Highway 60 and Cottonwood County Road 47 near Mountain Lake. The Minnesota State Patrol says 37-year-old Hector Eduardo Lopez Loera was driving a 2010 Nissan eastbound when the vehicle left the road and rolled. Lopez Loera was […]

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Dickens Man Arrested On Multiple Charges

September 8, 2025

(Spencer)– A dickens man was arrested over the weekend on multiple charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Jon Jones was charged with nine counts of violation of a no-contact order. Authorities say it stems from a report they received of an alleged violation of a no-contact order and that Jones had allegedly been […]

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Authorities Asking For Public’s Help In Locating Stolen Tools & Equipment

September 6, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of some tools and equipment belonging to a contractor doing work on the Highway 9 project between Highway 86 and the Osceola county line. Authorities say the theft took place between Saturday, August 30th and Monday, September 1st near the intersection of 100th Avenue […]

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Spencer’s Long Term Recovery Group Continues Its Work

September 5, 2025

(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council earlier this week heard an update from the Long Term Recovery group. Megan Hanges says they recently distributed 125 new mattresses to flood victims donated by a manufacturer in Arizona. Hanges adds outside groups are continuing to assist flood victims with home repairs… “We currently have a team in town […]

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