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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
Estherville Advances River Project, Other City Plans
The City of Estherville has approved a contract of more than $1.15 million for the city's River Recreation Enhancement Project.
Community, Business Award Nominations Open
Two more Chambers of Commerce are seeking nominations for annual awards.
Bode Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charge
A traffic stop near Mallard led to felony charges for a Bode man.
Man Charged After Pursuit Through Three Counties
A reported reckless driver led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across three counties Wednesday afternoon.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
4 days ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
4 days ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
4 days ago in World
Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.
Emmet County Sheriff’s Office Purchases Two Thermal Imaging Drones
The Emmet County Sheriff's Office has purchased two thermal imaging drones.
Spencer Tiger Academy Adds Golf
The non-profit Tiger Sports Academy opened in downtown Spencer in January.
Clay County Fair CEO Eyes Grandstand Schedule Changes After Cost Savings
While most of us merely get to enjoy the Clay County Fair, CEO Jason Brockshus has to watch the bottom line.
Estherville Advances Plans for Major Manufacturing Expansion
The City of Estherville is moving forward with plans to support a major industrial expansion on the city's south side.
5 days ago in Sports
Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS
With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.
5 days ago in Sports
Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers
Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
5 days ago in National
Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
5 days ago in Sports
49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.
