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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news

International News August 26, 2026

(AP) — Iran won't allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran's deputy foreign minister said. The top diplomats of the two countries met to discuss managing commercial shipping traffic in the vital waterway, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza continued, testing the already fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found ...

National News August 26, 2026

OAKLAND, Calif. — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every state. The ...

Judge denies Minnesota's bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas

Minnesota News August 26, 2026

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. wrote in an order ...

Council approves developer agreement for Canoga townhomes

Local News August 26, 2026

MARSHALL — The Marshall City Council voted this week to approve a development agreement for residential construction near Canoga Circle. The agreement would allow a local developer to build townhomes in an area of Marshall near businesses like the Canoga Park Childcare center, the Super 8 hotel and the Hitching Post restaurant. “Back in March, we approved a plat for this subdivision along the Canoga pond,” said Marshall Public Works Director Jason Anderson. Marshall developer Greg Taylor was seeking to build two-unit townhomes on an area of land he owned, stretching back from ...

Bids for airport fuel tanks come in higher than expected

Local News August 26, 2026

MARSHALL — Construction bids to replace the aviation fuel tanks at Marshall’s airport came in higher than expected, Marshall city staff said this week. The low bid for the project came in at about $1.8 million, compared to a $1.3 million estimate. However, Marshall City Council members opted to go ahead with accepting the bid, and to ask the Minnesota Department of Transportation for additional grant funds to help pay for the fuel tank project. Marshall Public Works Director Jason Anderson said the city had been selected for one-time state grant funds for the fuel tank project. If ...

Bringing back harvest memories

Local News August 26, 2026

MARSHALL — There was a surprise in store for Darrel Muhl during a fall celebration at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center on Wednesday morning. Darrel’s son, Troy Muhl, drove up to the center’s entrance on a classic John Deere tractor that Darrel once used on the family ...