Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2024. There are 168 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 16, 1945, the United States exploded its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo, New … Continued
ATLANTA — Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit on Tuesday night. … Continued
A referendum to boost operating funds will go to voters in November as the St. Paul school district aims to head-off what they say would be $37 million in budget cuts. The St. Paul school board unanimously approved ballot language … Continued
The family of a 32-year-old man suspected of shooting and wounding bystanders before getting into a shootout with police in St. Paul last week is apologizing “to the innocent victims” and the community members affected. Tevin Marcel Bellaphant, who police … Continued
If this season turns out to be Connor Beaupre’s last as the Wild’s emergency backup goaltender, that’s OK, he said Tuesday. It’s been a good run for the lifelong Minnesotan and son of former North Stars goaltender Don Beaupre. This … Continued
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed secretary of health and human services, everyone knew he was capable of doing great damage. He had a long history of indulging conspiracy theories, particularly when it came to vaccines. Already, his attempt … Continued