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4 weeks ago in Sports
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia
Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Jones Announces Re-Election for House District 6
IOWA (Northwestiowanow) – State Representative Megan Jones has officially announced she is running for re-election in Iowa House District-6. The…
Emmet County Revised Wind Ordinance Discussed at Public Hearing
A formal vote is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd.
Two Spirit Lake Men Arrested for Multple Drug-related Charges
According to the Spirit Lake Police Department, officers conducted the warrant around 8 a.m. on February 26 at a residence located at 912 10th Street
Two Suspects Allegedly Lured Victim from Apartment Before Assault
Estherville Police responded to the call to find the victim with severe facial injuries, and he said suspects had fled following attack
4 weeks ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
4 weeks ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
4 weeks ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
Spencer Chamber Accepting Flagfest Parade Entries Now
This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, is expected to be the biggest yet.
Spencer School Board Approves Land Donation, Maintenance Project Budget
The Board set two key dates for the community. A preliminary hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget is scheduled for March 24th, with a final hearing to follow on April 28th.
O’Brien County Supervisors Set Public Hearing Date for Proposed Tax Levy
Property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes soon—the County Auditor has been directed to send out official notices to every taxpayer, detailing how these proposed rates will impact your specific bill.
Spencer Woman Arrested for Assault at Grocery Store
According to investigators, Thornton attacked a store employee and began choking them after staff members asked her to leave.
Comedian Headlines Estherville Performing Art Series March 5
Buy tickets to see comedian Tommy Ryman March 5 at Iowa Lakes Community College.
4 weeks ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
4 weeks ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
