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Semi Crash Injures NW Iowa Man

May 20, 2025

(Windom, Mn.)– An Odeboldt, Iowa man was injured Monday night when a semi he was driving left the road and crashed in Cottonwood county. The Minnesota State Patrol says 40-year-old John Fertig was driving a 2017 Peterbilt southbound on Highway 71 just north of Windom when it left the road in high wind. Fertig was […]

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House Fire Claims A Life

May 20, 2025

(Rock Valley)– A house fire near Rock Valley has claimed a life. Rock Valley Firefighters were called shortly after 6:00 am Monday to 2096 340th Street in Sioux county, about seven miles southwest of Rock Valley. According to a press release, firefighters found the residence completely engulfed in flames when they arrived. A call for […]

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Spencer Police Warn Of New Scam

May 19, 2025

(Spencer)– Spencer police are issuing a warning about a new scam. Officers say they’ve been getting reports from people getting a phone call indicating it’s from a pharmacy. The caller asks the person on the other end of the line to renew a Medicare card and asks the recipient for his or her social security […]

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CLAMP Gearing Up For 26th Year Of Water Quality Monitoring Of Iowa Great Lakes

May 19, 2025

(Wahpeton)– The Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project, or CLAMP, is entering its 26th season of keeping track of water quality on each of the Iowa Great Lakes, along with Little Spirit Lake, Center Lake and Silver Lake at Lake Park. Megan Vigdal, co-coordinator of CLAMP, tells KUOO news what it’s all about… She says it’s […]

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Clay County Authorities Seek Information Into Vandalism Case

May 19, 2025

(Spencer)– Authorities in Clay county are investigating some vandalism to a piece of farm equipment. The Sheriff’s Office says it received a report May 13th in which a wire harness was cut from a sprayer, resulting in about $3,500 worth of damage. It’s believed the incident took place in the 3100 mile of 310th Avenue […]

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