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Engineers Give Clay County Board Wetlands Initiative Update

The initiative is fully funded by the state through IDALS, ensuring no direct construction or engineering costs to the county or landowners.

3 weeks ago in National

Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.

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Emmet County Testing Sirens Today

Estherville, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — March 23rd throught the 27th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa with many emergency warning…

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St. Patricks Catholic School Closing in Sheldon

here are currently 42 students enrolled. No announcement yet on what will become of the school building at 11th Street and 4th Avenue.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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Storm Lake Council Approves Deal

The City of Storm Lake has approved a service agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.

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Fatal Snowmobile Accident

An Emmetsburg man was killed in a snowmobile accident in Northwest Wisconsin

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Clay County Deputies Arrest Peterson Man on Drug Charge

A Peterson man has been arrested on drug charges in Clay County following an incident Thursday night

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House Fire in Hartley

A Hartley home is a total loss after a lithium battery fire broke out Wednesday afternoon

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CCF Queen Applications

The application period for Clay County Fair Queen has opened

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Spencer Middle School Brings ‘Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition’ to the Stage This Weekend

The musical is the authorized youth adaption of the 1960 stage hit written by Michael Stewart.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

4 weeks ago in National

Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

4 weeks ago in National

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

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High School Golf Scores: 3/31/26

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High School Golf Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area Conferences

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Tiger Boys Open 2026 Campaign with Mercy Rule Win Over Dutchmen

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Spencer's Offensive Onslaught too much for Dutchmen

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Spencer School and Spencer YMCA Receive &100,000 Child Care Grant

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The new state funding will help the two groups work together to start this initiviative in the fall.

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Clay County Supervisors Public Hearing Well Attended

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Residents voiced frustration over rising property taxes, citing concerns that assessments are outstripping household income and inflation.

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Donate today for April Foods Day with Spencer Media Group

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Swing by our north parking lot on Hwy 71.  The SMG staff will accept donations from your vehicle between 6:30am – 6pm. today only.