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Queen II To Undergo Hull Repair

April 25, 2022

(Arnolds Park)– The Queen II will be temporarily lifted out of the water early next month to repair some minor damage to the hull caused by low lake levels last summer. Arnolds Park Amusement Park Board Chairman Charley Whittenberg says a crew from Louisiana will use an airbag type system to gently lift the Queen […]

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New Case Of Bird Flu Reported In Iowa

April 25, 2022

(Des Moines)– Another case of bird flu has been confirmed in Iowa, this time in Kossuth County along the Minnesota border. The virus was found in a non-commercial poultry flock on a residential property. State Agriculture officials don’t know yet how many birds will have to be destroyed. Kossuth is the 14th Iowa county to […]

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Man Escapes Injury In Semi/Livestock Trailer Crash

April 25, 2022

(Emmetsburg)– A Windom, Minnesota man escaped serious injury after a semi tractor-trailer he was driving was involved in a crash early Saturday in Palo Alto county. Authorities say 30-year-old Tyler Krenz was driving a 2001 Peterbilt semi tractor pulling a livestock trailer eastbound on 280th Street when he fell asleep at the wheel. The rig […]

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Spencer Police Remind Public of Airsoft Gun Ban

April 25, 2022

(Spencer)– Police in Spencer are reminding kids and parents that airsoft guns are illegal to use within the city limits. They are replica toy guns that fire non-lethal projectiles, but they’re built to resemble real firearms and can appear real from a distance. Spencer Police announced on Facebook that they’ve received several calls in recent […]

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Fire At Apartment House In Sheldon Claims A Life

April 25, 2022

(Sheldon)– Fire early this (Monday) morning at an apartment house in Sheldon claimed a life. Firefighters were called a little before 1:00 am to 219 8th Street in Sheldon and found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the exterior, which prevented them from entering. Fire departments from Sanborn and Hospers also responded for mutual […]

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