By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting some temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has … Continued
When a 3-month-old boy was seen at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis for seizures, a CT scan and more evaluation uncovered numerous injuries, including bleeding on the brain and more than 46 fractures, some of which were healing, throughout his body. The … Continued
The longest-serving president of the St. Paul firefighters’ union retired Thursday, the day after the city council recognized him. They unanimously voted to declare Wednesday as Mike Smith Day. Smith joined the St. Paul Fire Department in 1998 after he … Continued
SALT LAKE CITY — It has been well over a decade since Nick Bjugstad wore the many shades of blue preferred by the Blaine Bengals, since he skated in three state tournaments for them, since he played in one of … Continued
By COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a woman in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership, including throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles and spray painting “Nazi cars” on the building along with a message … Continued
By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s harsh flu season – the most intense in 15 years – has federal health officials trying to understand if it sparked an increase in a rare but life-threatening brain complication in children. … Continued