Abdullah Arif’s wife said the couple escaped from Iraq to get away from the violence and killings of adults and children. They came to America to seek peace and to make a life here, Maeda Obaidi told the court Friday. And … Continued
Oakdale is hosting its 40th annual Summerfest this weekend. Summerfest, which was first held in 1984, brings people together for food, entertainment, music, community-building and more, said Lori Pulkrabek, the city’s communications manager. Summerfest, which runs through Saturday, is held … Continued
Authorities recovered the body of a woman from the flood-swollen Mississippi River after it was spotted Friday morning in St. Paul. It was later recovered from the fast-moving water some 7 miles downstream near the Wakota Bridge between South St. … Continued
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury, which abruptly closed earlier this month, will reopen sometime later this summer. The cinema, known for its arthouse films, expansive dinner menu and craft beer, will be opening back up as soon as possible, … Continued
Caitlin Aldridge knew the mental turmoil her husband was going through and tried to get him help, while also making plans to keep herself and their 13-year-old daughter safe. But Johnny Ray Aldridge “took that from her when he killed … Continued
By Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times The highly anticipated first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign averaged 51.3 million television viewers Thursday, far below what the first-time President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in 2020. The … Continued