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McConnell returns to the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday for the first time in three months, noticeably more frail after he was hospitalized for a June fall in his home. McConnell's lengthy absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism ...

Community calendar

TODAY Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. The Fort Museum and Frontier Village: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Museum Road. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, military, veterans and seniors, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Fort Dodge Noon Rotary: Noon, Shiny Top Brewing, 520 Central Ave. A.A. Eye Opener Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Compassionate Friends of Fort Dodge: 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436 21st Ave. N. Bingo: 6:30 p.m., Opera House, Fort Museum ...

Messenger poll

This week’s question: Twenty-two countries have mandatory voting. Should the U.S. adopt this policy? Vote at: www.messengernews.net The Messenger Poll is updated weekly. Answers and new questions will be published on Saturdays.

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MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings. Larson, the defending series champion, took ...

Iowa lotteries

Saturday, Sept. 12 Iowa Pick 3 midday 1-9-3 Iowa Pick 3 evening 7-6-6 Iowa Pick 4 midday 1-5-5-5  Iowa Pick 4 evening 2-4-2-4 Millionaire for Life 2-13-42-45-58 Lucky Ball is 2 Powerball 14-16-23-58-69 Powerball is 3 Power Play is 2 Powerball Jackpot $251 million Sunday, Sept. 13 Iowa Pick 3 midday 5-3-2 Iowa Pick 4 midday 3-1-9-6

Vikings soar thanks to second-half surge

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation, and coach Kevin O'Connell was determined to avoid a repeat. The Vikings took significant steps toward improving their ...