Daniel Villegas stood shakily behind the defendant’s table, held up by his attorneys. He was already in tears as the bailiff handed the judge the jury’s written decision, trying to catch his breath with heaving gulps. When the judge read … Continued
At most retirement parties, the lucky worker gets cake. At the retirement party for Matka, a copper-colored, short-haired Hungarian Vizsla who spent her working life keeping others safe, she enjoyed a huge pup cupcake. For the past 8 1/2 years, … Continued
ORTONVILLE — Luck and skill were on their side as long-distance paddling enthusiasts Scott Miller and Scott Duffus sped down the length of the Minnesota River in 63 hours and five minutes. “We got awfully lucky with the water levels … Continued
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched … Continued
The celebration began as soon as Karl-Anthony Towns pulled down the rebound in the final seconds of Game 7 on Sunday night at Ball Arena. For the first time in exactly 20 years, the Timberwolves were headed back to the … Continued