A large federal law enforcement presence drew protests in south Minneapolis Tuesday. Officials from the FBI, ATF and Department of Homeland Security gathered with tactical vehicles at the corner of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue late that morning. The Hennepin … Continued
Hip hop star Lil Wayne will return to Minneapolis’ Target Center on Aug. 20. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington are also on the bill. Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., the … Continued
Vikings legendary defensive lineman Jim Marshall — a founding member of the Purple People Eaters that dominated in the 1960s and 1970s — died on Tuesday following a lengthy hospitalization. He was 87. Though he was born in Wilsonville, Kentucky, … Continued
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans will no longer be at risk of having their Social Security benefits garnished, an Education Department spokesperson said Tuesday. Related Articles Macalester alum sues college over animal testing … Continued
By JIM MUSTIAN and JACK BROOK, Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man who identifies himself as New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities, leading to … Continued
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, was elected president Wednesday in an election that closed … Continued