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10 minutes ago in National
Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
2025-26 War Eagle Conference Girls Basketball Preview
Comments from Coaches around the War Eagle Conference
Leadership Changes in Estherville as Condon Sworn In as Mayor
The Estherville City Council welcomed new leadership Monday.
Osceola County Road Project Seeks Input
The Iowa DOT is asking for public feedback on a proposed culvert replacement on U.S. 59 in Osceola County.
Gas Odor Prompts Emergency Response at Spencer High School
Spencer Fire Rescue responded to a report of a gas odor at Spencer High School Wednesday afternoon.
Spencer Hardee’s Location Permanently Closes
The Hardee’s location in Spencer has permanently closed.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city
A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.
7 hours ago in Sports
Lando Norris will tie McLaren record with 150th start at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Lando Norris will tie David Coulthard as the most-tenured driver in McLaren history when the lights go out for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the current Formula 1 points leader will make his 150th career start.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says
The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.
1 day ago in National
Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs
Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.
1 day ago in Sports
MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually
ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.
1 day ago in Sports
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas
A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.
Cherokee and Buena Vista Counties Hit Moderate Drought Status
The latest USDA Drought Monitor update was released this week.
Aurelia Fire Department Shares Latest Progress on New Station
Excitement is building in Aurelia as the Fire Department shares the latest progress on their new station, with a target move-in date of Spring 2026!
Potential Water Leak in Sutherland
A noticable increase in water usage has officials in Sutherland asking residents to help identify potential leaks.
Everly Man Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 18
A single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 18 sent an Everly man to the hospital Monday morning.
Traffic Stop in Emmetsburg Leads to Arrest on Drug Warrants
A Saturday night traffic stop in Emmetsburg ended with the arrest of a Graettinger woman on drug-related warrants.