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Battle of the Bartenders Raises Nearly 29K
The Battle of the Bartenders at the University of Okoboji Winter Games netted 28 thousand 600 dollars.
Catholic Schools Week Begins as Enrollment Grows Across Northwest Iowa
Catholic Schools Week begins next week across schools in Northwest Iowa, as Catholic schools continue to see growth in enrollment numbers.
1 week ago in Sports
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
1 week ago in National
Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported
The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.
1 week ago in National, Trending
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.
2 weeks ago in Sports
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.
2 weeks ago in National
Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral
Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.
DNR Ice Safety Ahead of Winter Games Weekend
Arnolds Park / Okoboji Fire and Rescue issued a warning about ice conditions on area lakes.
Arnold’s Park Adds Family Night to the Winter Games
The University of Okoboji Winter Games is upon us. Arnolds Park Amusement Park Manager Jon Pausley says they're focusing on their strength as a family destination this year.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.
Sioux City Man Jailed in Cherokee on 13-Year-Old Burglary Warrant
A Sioux city man is in custody in Cherokee County on a warrant dating back to 2013.
