White Sox top Minnesota

September 5, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Friday night. Miguel Vargas and Braden Montgomery also went deep for AL Central-leading Chicago, which had lost four of five. Kyle Teel went 0 for 3 in his return to the lineup after being sidelined by a sprained left ankle. Josh Bell homered in the ninth inning for Minnesota. Kody Clemens had three of the Twins' eight hits. Vargas connected in the first, and Braden Montgomery hit another solo shot in the second. Andrew ...

Cubs knock off Marlins

September 5, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Friday. Imanaga (9-10) struck out four and improved to 4-2 in nine starts since the All-Star break. Aaron Civale pitched the final three innings for his second save. Armstrong continued to bolster his case for NL MVP, drawing a four-pitch walk, scoring twice and making a leaping grab at the center-field wall to rob Miami's Heriberto Hernández of a potential extra-base hit in the sixth. Alex Bregman ...

Rural Iowa pharmacy owner tells Josh Turek federal action needed to stay open

September 5, 2026

COLFAX – Spring City Pharmacy is stocked with medications, hardware supplies, cards, household goods and runs an old-school soda and ice cream bar. Brad Magg and his business partners decided to keep the pharmacy running in downtown Colfax because they remember it being a staple store ...

Club Roundup — Week of Sept. 7

September 5, 2026

Service clubs Fort Dodge Noon Rotary: Noon Monday, Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave. Fort Dodge Civitan Club: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. Daybreak Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Tuesday, board room, Triton Cafe, Iowa Central Community College. Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis: Noon Tuesday, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. Noon Lions: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, The Lion’s Den, 731 Exposition Drive. Noon Sertoma Club: Noon Thursday, Pizza Ranch, 3311 Fifth Ave. S. Support groups Alcohol dependency A.A. Sunday Morning Group (Open): 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Al-Anon ...

Messenger poll

September 5, 2026

This week’s question: Do you support the decision to allow more imported ground beef into the United States? Vote at: www.messengernews.net LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Have you ever voted by mail? YES: 54 percent NO: 46 percent The Messenger Poll is updated weekly. Answers and new questions will be published on Saturdays.

Community Calendar

September 5, 2026

Today Fort Dodge Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11 N. 25th St. A.A. Girls — By The Book (Women’s meeting): 9:30 a.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Dayton Championship Rodeo: Citywide garage sales and vendors in the park will be held all weekend. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show after the rodeo, as well as a rodeo dance at Shed ’37. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up, $12 for ages 6-11, and free for ages 5 and under. The Fort Museum and Frontier Village: Noon to 4 p.m., 1 Museum Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, military, ...