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21 hours ago in Local
CHC Spencer Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Between April 2025 and April 2026, the facility served 2,650 patients across 5,937 total visits.
21 hours ago in Local
Estherville Advances Planning for Highway 9 Utility Replacement
Although construction is still several years away, approving the design work now allows the city to stay on schedule with the DOT’s project timeline.
Plymouth County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse Charges
Court records show the charges stem from an earlier investigation that began in September 2025.
21 hours ago in Business, Local
Emmetsburg’s Sierra Elbert is Iowa Small Businessperson of the Year
She says the honor brings added national visibility to Groom Curriculum as it continues to expand.
2 days ago in Local
West Bend’s Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption Honored with 2026 Geode Award
The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is receiving statewide recognition for its impact on tourism.
2 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Spirit Lake Claims Both Team Titles at Home Invite
Spencer Girls, Okoboji Boys take 3rd
Big Country Round Up
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Midwest Country Show
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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.