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Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

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Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak

The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.

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Blackhawks and Jays take War Eagle Conference Championships

General Girls and Boys pile up Golds in Relays

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Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

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Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

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Clay County Conservation Gives Supervisors Update on Hiring New Naturalist

Kurt Bauermeister has been serving as interim Naturalist since March.

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

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State Representative Megan Jones

Jones believes the "Three-strikes and you're out" law that passed is a signature piece of legislation.

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Treasurer Offices Closed

Employees from multiple county Treasurer's offices will be attending regional training Tuesday.

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City Code for Animals

Emmet County Sheriff is consulting with the city of Armstrong about strengthening their city code that deals with animals.

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Storm Lake Hosts Tornado Relays

4 KICD 9-County Area Schools in action

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Laurens Man Charged in Spencer Convenience Store Robbery

A robbery at a Spencer convenience store has resulted in a felony charge against a Laurens man.

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Tiger Girls Outlast Wolfpack in Defensive Struggle

Spencer remains unbeaten in NWISL

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Mabel Smidt, 86, Milford

Services for 86 year old Mabel Smidt of Milford will be Saturday, May 9th at 3:00pm at Turner Jenness Funeral…

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Tom “Frank” DeMuth, 76, Milford

Military graveside services for 76 year old Tom “Frank” DeMuth of Milford will be Friday, May 8th at 2:30pm at…

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Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

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The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."