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10 hours ago in Local

Storm Damage Report from Emergency Management

Tall corrugated metal grain silos with rust streaks and a collapsed top section against a gray sky; orange sand piles at the base suggest industrial site.

No injuries have been reported in Sunday night's storm outbreak.

14 hours ago in Business, Local

Iowa Gives 5 Manufacturing Companies Tax Breaks to Help Them Grow

IOWA Economic Development logo with a sun over a winding road inside the 'O' of IOWA.

Milford, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Economic Development on Friday approved $1.35 Million in tax credits for Rosenboom…

14 hours ago in Local

Sheldon Woman Injured in Friday Evening Accident

The Minnesota State Patrol accident report indicates 29-year-old Kate Broersma was Northbound on Highway 59 about two and a half miles North of the Interstate.

14 hours ago in Local

Sunday Night Severe Weather Rips Through KICD Listening Area

Numerous towns reported power outages.

15 hours ago in Education, Local

Spencer Graduates 160 in Weekend Ceremony

Group of graduates in caps and gowns cheering, with ISMG Spencer Media Group logo and 'Congratulations Class of 2026!' text in the sky.

As a reminder the Spencer Media Group again this year has a "Salute to Senior" webpage where you may submit a photo from a graduate in your family to be included.

15 hours ago in Local

Friday Incident Temporarily Modifies Emergency Services at Spencer ER

Throughout the situation the Emergency Department remained open and continued providing healthcare to patients.

3 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 KICD State Track and Field Meet Central

Your home for all the results and content from the KICD 9-County Area at the State Track and Field Meet

4 days ago in Local

Downtown Cherokee Business Catches Fire Wednesday

The initial estimate on fire damage is $1.2 million

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.