Love may cost you a little more this Valentine's Day.

Americans will spend an average of $196 on their sweetie.

That is up 8% from last year.

Nearly half of those surveyed said, most of the money will be spent on dinner at their favorite restaurant.

Flowers, gift cards, jewelry and electronics are also expected to be popular.

Millions of Americans were treated to one of the universe's most captivating spectacles...  Aurora Borealis.

More commonly known as the Northern Lights, residents across at least 26 of the lower 48 states, including Minnesota and Iowa were able to see the impressive light show.

Where is the Hot Lotto winner? 

Right now the Iowa Lottery is looking for the buyer of the ticket worth $16.5 million.  The ticket was purchased December 29th at a QuikTrip in Des Moines.  Lottery officials say it's possible the winner doesn't even know yet.  So check your tickets!  Here are the numbers: 3, 12, 16, 26, 33, and Hot Ball 11.

This jackpot is the third-largest prize ever offered in the Hot Lotto game.   

The game is played in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.

The ticket holder has one year to come forward.