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7 days ago in National
Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
7 days ago in World
Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision
Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Hotel-Motel Tax Revenue Funds City Grants, Applications Open Now
The City of Spencer has officially opened applications for the grant program
Legislative Forum in Spencer Attracts a Crowd Saturday
One of the major topics of the morning was eminent domain and the future of carbon pipeline legislation
Emmetsburg Man Arrested in Ongoing Burglary Investigation
Palo Alto Deputies arrested 41-year-old Casey Ryan Peterson of Emmetsburg for warrants on stolen property and narcotics.
Fareway Stores Donate Ham to Food Banks
Food Bank officials say the generous gift will fill more than 276,000 plates for families in need.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
Laurens’ Heart n’ Home Receives 2025 PCEDC Business Spirit Award
Local Laurens business Heart 'n Home has been honored with the 2025 PCEDC Business Spirit Award, highlighting standout businesses across Pocahontas County.
1 week ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
1 week ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
Swap Seeds This Saturday at Storm Lake Library
Storm lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Storm Lake Public Library is inviting the community to its second annual Seed Swap…
Storm Lake Wins PIE From State Auditor
State Auditor Rob Sand recently announced Storm Lake has been named Best Performing City in his 2026 Public Innovations and Efficiencies program
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Wear Red For Heart Health This Friday
Planet Heart at Spencer Hospital offers screenings, and the program is recommended for men age 40 and older and women age 45 and older.
1 week ago in National, Trending
‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
Storm Lake Fire Department January Report
The Storm Lake Fire Department logged 224 hours of training in January, as well.
Spencer Pruning Project Begins Today
They plan to have all the saws tucked away and the branches cleared by March 31st.
