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Junior Hockey: North Iowa clicks on power play to beat Willmar
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Junior Hockey: North Iowa clicks on power play to beat Willmar Oct. 31—MASON CITY, Iowa. — The North Iowa Bulls salvaged a weekend split with Willmar on Saturday by beating the WarHawks 7-4 in an NA3HL game before 471 fans at Mason City Arena. North Iowa got a pair of goals from Christian Plaga, who also had two assists.
Class A/AA football: Benson Braves make some history with 47-21 win over West Central Area
Oct. 31—BENSON — Twenty-three years ago from Saturday. That was the last time the Benson football team played in a section championship game. The wait is over. Braves fans chanted "Fargodome" as time winded down before second-seeded Benson won 47-21 against third-seeded West Central Area in the Section 5A semifinals at Brock Field. "It means everything to our fans, town and team," Braves senior quarterback Darin Hippe said.
Cross country: NLS girls head back to state
STAPLES — The defending state champs are heading back to state. The New London-Spicer girls cross-country team won the Section 6A title Thursday at Vintage Golf Club. NLS scored 59 points, 60 better than the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters, who also are headed to state. Sauk Centre’s boys won with 45 and Wadena Deer-Creek took second with 49. Minnewaska was fourth with 114, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg/Benson was fifth with 148 and NLS was seventh at 206.
Football: No. 1 Minneota Vikings hold off No. 9 Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks
Oct. 21—DAWSON — Dawson-Boyd was the last football team to beat Minneota in the regular season. On Wednesday, the Blackjacks came oh-so-close to doing it again. Minneota, top-ranked in the Class A state media poll, beat No. 9 Dawson-Boyd 28-21 at R.B. Clay Field. The victory over the Blackjacks was the Vikings' 54th straight win and the closest of the season for Minneota. Until Wednesday, Minneota's last seven-point win was a 37-30 victory over Eden Valley-Watkins on Sept. 5, 2025., in Week 2.
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Cross country roundup: Cathedral girls edge NLS at Minnewaska
Oct. 13—GLENWOOD — The St. Cloud Cathedral girls and Sauk Centre boys won team titles Tuesday in the Minnewaska Invitational at Minnewaska Golf Club. Noteworthy is that Cathedral edged New London-Spicer. And, Benson/Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg's boys took third behind second-place West Central Area. NLS' Kyla Vick won first place with a time of 18 minutes, 42.5 seconds. Teammate Hazel Vetsch took fourth in 19:29.
Tech expert weighs in on US execution live-stream controversy
The execution by firing squad of a former US Army major will be live-streamed to the public later this year. Technology expert Leigh Stark told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott it would be just about technically impossible for the government to stop the stream. Press PLAY to hear Stark explain why this would be so difficult to do “I don’t believe they would have the ability to pull off something like this,” he said.
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Premier Ben Carroll doubles down on tougher sentencing reform
Premier Ben Carroll insisted he has fought for tougher bail laws behind the closed doors of cabinet. He told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that he is committed to enforcing tougher sentencing in Victoria. Press PLAY to hear Carroll explain how he plans to enforce tougher sentencing in Victoria “I think it is nonsense that incarceration brings people out worse. Incarceration gives them the opportunity to get a trade, get an education and break up their links,” he said.
The three examples of youth crime Tom Elliott is furious about
3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott expressed his concern over three recent examples that he said exemplified the current state of Australia’s approach to youth crime. He questioned how many more violent and damaging offences needed to be committed before something changed. Press PLAY to hear Elliott detail why he believes Australia’s approach to youth crime is failing “I thought we were beyond all this, it seems like I’m wrong,” he said. Images: iStock
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Things Heidi Murphy ‘rated’ and ‘hated’ following the AFL grand final
Following Brisbane’s third consecutive AFL premiership over the weekend, 3AW Mornings host Heidi Murphy shared her thoughts on a few storylines that caught her eye. Murphy highlighted the moments that she “rated” as well as a couple she “hated” from the long weekend. Press PLAY to hear Murphy break down what she ‘rated’ and ‘hated’ from grand final weekend “Just a class act,” she said about one moment after the final whistle. Images: iStock, Supplied
‘Nothing is off-limits’: Premier Ben Carroll outlines new IBAC powers
On Thursday night, Premier Ben Carroll gave IBAC the extra powers it said it needed. Carroll told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that no one and nothing was off-limits for Victoria’s integrity agency. Press PLAY to hear Carroll outline the full extent of IBAC’s new powers “This is giving IBAC the teeth it needs alongside what I consider the toughest royal commission in Victoria’s history,” he said. Images: Asanka Ratnayake, Pool via GettyImages
Tribune Notebook: Pair of Willmar Cardinals earn CLC honors
Tribune Notebook: Pair of Willmar Cardinals earn CLC honors Sep. 23—WILLMAR — It has been a rough season for the Willmar girls soccer team. The Cardinals are 2-9-1 heading into a game with Detroit Lakes at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Willmar Civic Center turf fields. But that doesn't mean some of the players haven't had their moments. One of them is Maya Cameron. The senior goalkeeper made 26 saves in a 10-0 loss at Bemidji on Sept. 15. She also had 11 saves in a 2-0 win over Rocori on Sept. 17.
Tribune Notebook: Pair of Willmar Cardinals earn CLC honors
WILLMAR — It has been a rough season for the Willmar girls soccer team. The Cardinals are 2-9-1 heading into a game with Detroit Lakes at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Willmar Civic Center turf fields. But that doesn't mean some of the players haven't had their moments. One of them is Maya Cameron. The senior goalkeeper made 26 saves in a 10-0 loss at Bemidji on Sept. 15. She also had 11 saves in a 2-0 win over Rocori on Sept. 17.
The news Tom Elliott thinks reflects the ‘chilling state of the world at the moment’
A professor at Adelaide University is facing a petition with thousands of signatures calling for her removal due to her social views. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that the idea that holding a different political view should be grounds for being sacked was wrong. Press PLAY to hear Elliott explain why firing someone for political views is a chilling prospect “It’s a particularly chilling state of [the] world we live in at the moment,” he said. Images: iStock, Supplied
State government against removal of cabinet immunity despite promise
Former Premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan may lose special immunity afforded to them ahead of any potential IBAC inquiries or royal commission. Shadow Attorney General James Newbury told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott the government has privately expressed their desire to keep the immunity.
Tom Elliott calls out Hawks fans over poor behaviour following prelim final loss
Home News Tom Elliott calls out Hawks.. Tom Elliott calls out Hawks fans over poor behaviour following prelim final loss The Brisbane Lions’ last-minute preliminary final victory over the Hawthorn Hawks was dampened by the reaction of some Hawks fans following the loss. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that this sort of behaviour had to be removed from the game.
The 10 Weirdest Things I Found in the Latest Thomas Crooks FBI Drop
by Tom Elliott, Tom Elliott: Who were the two men accompanying Crooks in a gun store? Why did Chris Wray mislead about a ladder connected to Crooks? Who was the anonymous donor who paid to cremate Crooks? The FBI has now released its eighth tranche of files on Thomas Matthew Crooks — the 20-year-old who came within an inch of killing Donald Trump in Butler, Penn.
Victorian council threatening bin collection refusal under new policy
Southern Grampians Shire Council threatened constituents with a $209 fine for repeatedly putting the wrong items in their bins under a new three-strike policy. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that knowing exactly what rubbish went into what bin could be very confusing.
How Jess Wilson is preparing to make history at state election
State Liberal Party leader Jess Wilson could become the first millennial premier in Australia if she is elected premier in November. The 36-year-old member for Kew told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that she was determined to form a majority government. Press PLAY to hear Wilson outline her plan to form a majority government “We don’t take anything for granted … but what I will say is that I am running to form a majority government,” she said.
Tom Elliott blows up over political support for Catherine King Qantas deal
Politicians from major parties came out in support of Federal Transport Minister Catherine King accepting a lifetime “Platinum” status from Qantas. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that no one in politics wanted to criticise King over the deal in the hope that they might also receive a similar benefit in the future.
Integrity expert weighs in on federal government ‘grey corruption’ scandal
Questions were raised over the integrity of Federal Transport Minister Catherine King accepting a lifetime “Platinum” status from Australia’s largest airline, Qantas. Centre for Public Integrity director Geoffrey Watson SC told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that the deal fitted into the industry concept of “grey corruption”.
Tom Elliott fires up over ‘corrupt’ transport minister Qantas membership offer
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King accepted a lifetime “Platinum” status from Qantas, despite her role regulating Australia’s airline industry, including Qantas. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that this decision was “possibly one of the most stupid decisions” he had ever seen. Press PLAY to hear why Elliott thinks King can no longer be trusted in her role “She is the transport minister. This is corrupt behaviour and we should not tolerate it,” he said.
Melbourne man removes trailers of rubbish dumped in state forest
A Melbourne man fed up with illegal dumping removed six full trailer-loads of rubbish from a state forest at his own expense. Matthew Cumming told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that the dumping situation appeared only to be getting worse. Press PLAY to hear Cumming explain why the dumping situation is getting worse “The main rubbish types I found [were] nappies, scrap metal and bags of clothes, and they are three things that are most easily disposed of,” he said. Image: Supplied
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‘This disrespects every veteran’: One Nation facing criticism over controversial “traitor” video
One Nation and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie are in a war of words over a cartoon One Nation created about Hastie, in which he was described as a “traitor” multiple times. RSL national president Peter Tinley AM told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that this crossed a line. Press PLAY to hear Tinley explain why calling a veteran a traitor crosses a line “It is a very high bar when you want to call somebody a traitor who has worn the uniform of this country,” he said. Image: Hilary Wardhaugh/GettyImages
Tom Elliott fires up over new political corruption allegations
Questions have been raised around the integrity of the state Labor Party and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following new revelations surrounding political donations. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott pointed out the apparent contradiction between what some politicians say compared with how they act. Press PLAY to hear Elliott’s frustration over the political corruption allegations “It’s corruption! I am just sick of it … We are the ones paying for this,” he said.
South Australian Premier raises concerns over national anti-immigration debate
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has spoken out against rising anti-immigration sentiment in Australia. He told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that the focus of the national political debate seemed to be on what Australia is against, rather than what it should strive for.
State Labor Party received donations from CFMEU-affiliated labour-hire companies
Labour-hire companies affiliated with the CFMEU donated money to Labor politicians and the Victorian Labor Party, it was revealed on Thursday. Centre for Public Integrity director Geoffrey Watson SC told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that these sorts of situations break trust in local communities. Press PLAY to hear Watson explain why the donations undermine community trust “Everybody in the community loses trust. It’s just a really awful, insidious feeling,” he said.
The policy Tom Elliott is ‘disappointed’ Ben Carroll is backing
State business groups are set to launch a High Court challenge against Victoria’s controversial working-from-home laws. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott raised concerns about the legislation. Press PLAY to hear why Elliott believes working-from-home arrangements should remain a private matter “I think it should be a private matter between employers and employees,” he said. Images: Asanka Ratnayake/GettyImages, Supplied, iStock
Why Tom Elliott is concerned Australia is ‘on the precipice of an even worse cost-of-living crisis’
Three news stories raised 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott’s concerns over Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on Thursday. While Elliott said that there were decisions that could ease areas of stress, he conceded that average Australians were largely powerless against rising costs. Press PLAY to hear Elliott propose solutions to ease cost-of-living pressures “If you think the cost-of-living crisis has been bad already, I’m afraid to say it looks like it’s about to get worse,” he said.
Premier Ben Carroll announces ‘comprehensive plan’ to fix Victorian roads
Premier Ben Carroll announced commitments he believes will improve roads across the state. Carroll told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott he thinks it is a “comprehensive plan” to fix roads. Press PLAY to hear Carroll outline his plan to fix the state’s roads “I’ve committed to half a million potholes but also bringing road maintenance back inside of government, more transparency, more accountability,” he said. Images: Asanka Ratnayake/GettyImages, Supplied, iStock
Should the AFL Grand Final be moved to a Sunday?
Former Collingwood Football Club president and media personality Eddie McGuire has suggested that the AFL Grand Final be moved from Saturday afternoon to a Sunday twilight game. He told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that there are a number of positive outcomes that could come from the change. Press PLAY to hear McGuire outline his proposal for a Sunday grand final “Get the best possible solution for everybody as best we possibly can,” he said. Images: Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Why Tom Elliott thinks MPs not living in their electorates ‘is a problem’
It was revealed on Wednesday that Environment and Climate Action Minister Jaclyn Symes refuses to live in her regional electorate of Northern Victoria. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott questioned how an MP could know what their electorate needed without spending significant time in and around the area. Press PLAY to hear Elliott explain why MPs should live in their electorates “You represent a group of people in a certain geographical area, you should live among them,” he said.
Electric vehicles outsell petrol cars for first time on record
More Australians bought electric vehicles compared with petrol or diesel cars in September for the first time on record. Electric Vehicle Council head of legal Aman Gaur told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that this data reflects consumer trends over the past 12 months. Press PLAY to hear Gaur’s verdict on whether the electric vehicle boom will continue “We’ve seen electric cars double in their sales, whereas petrol and diesel have consistently fallen over that time,” he said. Image: iStock
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Angus Taylor reveals new proposal to destroy illicit tobacco trade
The federal opposition plans to slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent and legalise vapes and nicotine pouches in a push to evaporate the black market. Federal Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that lowering the excise and increasing law enforcement would smother the illicit tobacco trade.
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Tom Elliott fires up over ‘corrupt’ transport minister Qantas membership offer
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King accepted a lifetime “Platinum” status from Qantas despite her role regulating Australia’s airline industry, including Qantas. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott said that this decision was “possibly one of the most stupid decisions” he had ever seen. Press PLAY to hear why Elliott believes King can no longer be trusted in her role “She is the transport minister. This is corrupt behaviour and we should not tolerate it,” he said.
Tom Elliott takes Ben Carroll to task over ‘ridiculous’ $2 billion Suburban Rail Loop savings
Premier Ben Carroll announced $2 billion in savings on the Suburban Rail Loop by scrapping a number of “unnecessary additions”. 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott described the savings outlined by Premier Ben Carroll as “illusory”. Press PLAY to hear why Elliott thinks the savings are illusory “The idea that Ben Carroll will save $2 billion out of $34.5 billion is ridiculous,” he said. Images: Supplied, Darrian Traynor/GettyImages, @suburbanrailloop/Facebook
Private Healthcare Australia ‘blindsided’ by over-65s private health insurance rebate cuts
About 1.2 million pensioners will be affected by the federal Labor government’s decision to scrap the private health insurance rebate for over-65s in the May budget. Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Rachel David told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott public hospitals would be left to pick up the bill.
Lord Mayor raises concerns over state decriminalisation of begging
The decriminalisation of begging passed through state parliament on Thursday, but will not come into effect until September 2027. Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that there are issues to work through before the legislation comes into effect in Victoria. Press PLAY to hear Reece explain why the decision concerns council “Without that lever, we are concerned about what that will mean for city streets,” he said. Images: Morgan Hancock/GettyImages, iStock
‘Disgraceful’: Jess Wilson slams Ben Carroll over upcoming Suburban Rail Loop announcement
Victorian Liberal MP Jess Wilson called out Premier Ben Carroll’s conduct after overseeing cabinet decisions which he has now scrapped. Wilson told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott she was confused what Carroll had been doing sitting around the cabinet table before his appointment as premier. Press PLAY to hear her call to Ben Carroll about the Suburban Rail Loop “To come on this morning and talk about the fact he is now going to respect taxpayer money, I think is absolutely disgraceful,” she said.
‘Disgraceful’: Jess Wilson slams Ben Carroll over upcoming Suburban Rail Loop announcement
State opposition leader Jess Wilson has called out Premier Ben Carroll’s conduct after overseeing cabinet decisions which he has now scrapped. Ms Wilson told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott she was confused what Mr Carroll had been doing sitting around the cabinet table before his appointment as premier.
Victoria’s ‘new direction’ under Premier Ben Carroll
Victorian state Premier Ben Carroll told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott Victoria is “going in a new direction” under his leadership. Carroll highlighted the royal commission into the construction industry and a new dental plan as examples of this new direction. Press PLAY to hear what Carroll’s “new direction” looks like for Victoria “We are going in a new direction. Integrity is front and centre. My first action was calling the royal commission,” he said. Images: Asanka Ratnayake/GettyImages
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