Bicyclist dies in vehicle crash

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:26pm

(Above) Officials from the Iowa State Patrol and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of the accident. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.

A Clear Lake man was killed Wednesday afternoon when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck.

According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, 58-year-old Robin D. Faught was riding a bike southbound on Grouse Avenue, just south of Clear Lake city limits, when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 94-year-old Carroll Etchen, of Clear Lake.

Lion broadcaster is dialed in for his 27th year

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:25pm

(Above) Bob Fisher has devoted 26-years to broadcasting and supporting Clear Lake student-athletes.  -Reporter Photo by Chris Barragy.

by Marianne Gasaway

When the Clear Lake football team kicks off the season Friday night, you can bet Bob Fisher will be there.  As the voice of the Lions for the past 26 years on KRIB (AM 1490), Fisher has become synonymous with Clear Lake High School sports.  

Lion broadcaster is dialed in for his 27th year

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:25pm

(Above) Bob Fisher has devoted 26-years to broadcasting and supporting Clear Lake student-athletes.  -Reporter Photo by Chris Barragy.

by Marianne Gasaway

When the Clear Lake football team kicks off the season Friday night, you can bet Bob Fisher will be there.  As the voice of the Lions for the past 26 years on KRIB (AM 1490), Fisher has become synonymous with Clear Lake High School sports.  

Win tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:21pm

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is giving away tickets to the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival over the next few weeks.

An advertisement in this week’s paper features a question that can be answered by reading this week’s paper.  Answer the question and return the entry to the Mirror-Reporter.  Limit two tickets per family.  Each ticket is valued at $25.95.

Win tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:21pm

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is giving away tickets to the 2021 Minnesota Renaissance Festival over the next few weeks.

An advertisement in this week’s paper features a question that can be answered by reading this week’s paper.  Answer the question and return the entry to the Mirror-Reporter.  Limit two tickets per family.  Each ticket is valued at $25.95.

Remember When 8-25-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:19pm

(Above) Bayside roller coaster - The roller coaster at the Bayside Amusement Park was also a victim of the 1931 tornado.  -Photo courtesy of Clear Lake History Book

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

Remember When 8-25-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:19pm

(Above) Bayside roller coaster - The roller coaster at the Bayside Amusement Park was also a victim of the 1931 tornado.  -Photo courtesy of Clear Lake History Book

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

202 W 4th St Hanlontown

Published by admin on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 8:27pm

Remember When 8-18-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:25pm

(Above) Sailboat skier - Yes, Paul Hanson was really skiing behind a sailboat in 1971.  Skippering the Hobie Cat-16 was Dick Minette with Tom Birdsall crewing.  Note how the sailboat is hiked up on one tube as it cut through North Shore waters at a clip fast enough to keep Paul on his skis.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

Remember When 8-18-2021

Published by admin on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 7:25pm

(Above) Sailboat skier - Yes, Paul Hanson was really skiing behind a sailboat in 1971.  Skippering the Hobie Cat-16 was Dick Minette with Tom Birdsall crewing.  Note how the sailboat is hiked up on one tube as it cut through North Shore waters at a clip fast enough to keep Paul on his skis.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago

August 1996

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