Twice, my daughters have confronted the stark reality of guns in Uvalde schools. First, my youngest daughter, Lexi, faced a deranged 18-year-old armed with an AR-15-style rifle as he murdered 19 students and two teachers while police lingered in the … Continued
Daniel Villegas stood shakily behind the defendant’s table, held up by his attorneys. He was already in tears as the bailiff handed the judge the jury’s written decision, trying to catch his breath with heaving gulps. When the judge read … Continued
At most retirement parties, the lucky worker gets cake. At the retirement party for Matka, a copper-colored, short-haired Hungarian Vizsla who spent her working life keeping others safe, she enjoyed a huge pup cupcake. For the past 8 1/2 years, … Continued
ORTONVILLE — Luck and skill were on their side as long-distance paddling enthusiasts Scott Miller and Scott Duffus sped down the length of the Minnesota River in 63 hours and five minutes. “We got awfully lucky with the water levels … Continued
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — After a 1,275-mile journey from Santa Fe, New Mexico, the “Not Afraid to Look” statue has arrived at its new home in Park Rapids. “Not Afraid to Look” is one of 12 new sculptures in this … Continued
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched … Continued