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7 minutes ago in Sports
Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming
With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
27 minutes ago in Entertainment
The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.
30 minutes ago in National, Trending
More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day
The size of Democrats' majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.
Blaine Pedersen, 96, of Milford and formerly of Spencer
Funeral services for Blaine Pedersen, 96, of Milford and formerly of Spencer, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November…
Mavis Bonnstetter, age 92, of West Okoboji
Services have been announced for Mavis Bonnstetter, age 92, of West Okoboji. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14th, from…
Doris F. Miller, 87, Storm Lake
Funeral services for Doris F. Miller, age 87, of Storm Lake will take place Saturday, November 14th, at 10:30 a.m.…
Douglas E. “Doug” Weaver, 93, of Sutherland
Funeral service for Douglas E. “Doug” Weaver, 93, of Sutherland will be 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at…
24 hours ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
Tigers Bring Eight Events to State Swimming Championships
Wittrock, McFarland, Paterson, and Sears to compete individually
Spencer Main Street Awards Fall Grant Winners for 2026
Spencer Main Street has announced its five winners of the Main Street Micros Grant Program for Fall 2026.
Growing O’Brien County Business Set to Open Paullina Storefront
A local online apparel business is moving forward with a permanent location in downtown Paullina.
A Democrat Suggests Ernst for Defense Secretary Role
One of the Iowa Democrats elected to Congress this week believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be replaced.
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
Paullina Man Charged After Allegedly Restoring Power to Home
A Paullina man faces multiple charges after allegedly restoring electricity to his home without authorization.
Emmet County Auditor Appointed to National Election Review Council
In Iowa, County Auditors are also in charge of elections.
Martha Christine Landsness, age 80, of Osceola, formerly of Sioux Rapids
A visitation for Martha Christine Landsness, age 80, of Osceola, formerly of Sioux Rapids will take place Friday, November 13th,…
Ivan “Lou” Reed Jr., 91, of Spencer
Funeral services for Ivan “Lou” Reed Jr., 91, of Spencer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 13th, 2026,…
2 days ago in Sports
NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.