🌱 Why two drivers were arrested near Highway 23 in Spicer
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- Why two drivers were arrested near Highway 23 in Spicer
Also on today's calendar: Spicer 4th of July Street Dance 2026.
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- Friday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy with decreasing clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Records published June 11, 2026 (wctrib.com) — Spicer residents may want to note a Tuesday night traffic stop at Highway 23 and Lake Avenue South, where a 20-year-old man was arrested on warrants and a drug charge, and another suspect was cited for impaired driving. The broader report also lists several recent arrests, vandalism, and property complaints in nearby Willmar, Belgrade, and New London. 
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Kids Night at the Spicer 4th of July Celebration 2026 →
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Spicer 4th of July Street Dance 2026 →
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How To Text 911 in an Emergency
Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
- Cemstone Products Company posted a job opening for Diesel Mechanic in Spicer. Apply here.
- CentraCare Health posted a job opening for Family Medicine Physician – New London, MN in New London. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spicer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Willmar
- Anti-fraud measure, healthcare legislation highlighted at Willmar town hall (wctrib.com)
- Willmar man feels "privileged" to serve on panel gathering stories on Operation Metro Surge (willmarradio.com)
- Minnesota Fraud: follow the money, connect the dots (Willmar) (americanexperiment.org)
Paynesville
- Cathedral Boys Golf Team Takes 5th At State Tournament (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
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