Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2024. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today in history: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second … Continued
A key for the Lynx entering Thursday’s game was being strong defensively, especially in the paint. Minnesota struggled with that early before finding its groove on both ends of the court en route to a 92-75 win over Washington at … Continued
At a memorial in St. Paul for a 14-year-old who loved gaming, there’s a framed graphic of a video game controller and also the words, “Just 5 More Minutes.” It’s what most kids playing video games ask their parents, but … Continued
Columnist’s note: Every year I choose a university student to accompany me on my win-a-trip journey, which is meant to highlight issues that deserve more attention. My 2025 winner is Sofia Barnett, a recent Brown University graduate and a budding … Continued
Some will remember Melvin Giles as an apostle for urban gardening, a lifelong advocate for St. Paul’s Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods that he called home, or as a stalwart voice for peace who installed raised beds, community gardens and symbolic … Continued
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s dismantling of Americans’ trust in — and ultimately, access to — vaccines isn’t happening with one sweeping policy that grabs the public’s attention. It’s unfolding quickly and quietly, in bland conference rooms … Continued