Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Digital Broadcast Headlines with Kelsey Marier (SE Minnesota + NE Iowa) — August 18, 2026. Today’s top headlines include a community vigil in Spring Valley remembering Kingsland High School senior Nathaniel Drees, 16, who tragically died following a weekend ATV crash in Fillmore County. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking new members for its Emerging Farmers' Working Group, with applications open through September 14. Plus, a travel heads-up for north Iowa: the Mason City Municipal Airport is hosting a local TSA PreCheck enrollment event from September 1-4. Finally, the Steele County Free Fair—Minnesota's largest county fair—officially kicks off Tuesday in Owatonna.

Read more (story links):
Kingsland student Nathaniel Drees remembered at vigil: kttc.com/2026/08/18/kingsland-student-remembered-vigil-after-fatal-atv-crash
Apply for MDA Emerging Farmers' Working Group: kttc.com/2026/08/17/mda-seeks-new-members-emerging-farmers-working-group
Mason City Airport to host TSA PreCheck enrollment event: kttc.com/2026/08/17/mason-city-municipal-airport-host-tsa-precheck-enrollment-event-september
Steele County Free Fair begins in Owatonna: kttc.com/2026/08/18/steele-county-free-fair-begins-tuesday-owatonna