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20 hours ago in Local

Two Found Dead Following House Fire in Pocahontas

A house fire in Pocahontas led to two deaths, including a child, Friday evening.

21 hours ago in Local

Death Investigation Leads to Precautionary Lockdown at Estherville Schools

A police investigation into the death of a woman led to a precautionary lockdown at Estherville schools Friday afternoon.

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Girls Swim Team Takes Top 15 at State Championships

Sears with two podium finishes for Tigers

1 day ago in Local

Paullina Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Caretaker During Dispute Over Cellphone

A rural Paullina man was charged after allegedly assaulting his caretaker Sunday.

1 day ago in Local

Emmetsburg School Bond Falls Short of Required Supermajority for Third Straight Year

For the third consecutive year a bond issue to finance a new elementary school in Emmetsburg received a majority of votes, but not the super majority it required.

1 day ago in Local

County Supervisors Approve Red Rock Wind Drainage Agreement

Officials from Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties met jointly to review and approve a key drainage agreement for the proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center Tuesday.

1 day ago in Local

Estherville Fire Department Responds to Two Home Fires in Two Days

The Estherville Fire Department responded to two smoke-filled residential fire calls over the course of two days.

1 day ago in Local

School Play Season Arrives with Productions in Spencer, Okoboji, and Estherville

Wedged between the fall and winter sports seasons, It's School Play season in Iowa.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

1 day ago in Entertainment

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.