January 16, 2026

Gas Leak Prompts Sioux Rapids Evacuations

A gas leak forced evacuations in Sioux Rapids yesterday morning, after a contractor struck a gas main while repairing a city water line. The leak happened just before 11 a.m.

Cherokee Man Charged With Impersonating Health Inspector

A Cherokee man is facing charges after allegedly impersonating a state health inspector and threatening to shut down a local restaurant. Police say 40‑year‑old Jason Skadeland entered The Little Panda,

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