Before fame came fun. Prior to reviving the Disney animated musical franchise with “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast,” composer Alan Menken and librettist Howard Ashman were working with a little lower Manhattan company called the WPA Theatre. … Continued
The Timberwolves’ draft night trade to leap up into the top 10 of the NBA draft and nab Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham will likely be studied for years to come, because of what it signaled from the two involved … Continued
The Mississippi and St. Croix rivers rose just slightly Saturday as flood precautions remained in place and water levels were monitored. The Mississippi River was at 20.05 feet in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon; major flood stage is 17 feet. … Continued
The Gophers men’s basketball program picked up a commitment from Toledo transfer guard Tyler Cochran on Saturday. Cochran, who has one year of eligibility remaining, averaged 14.4 points, a team-high 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.2 turnovers per game last … Continued
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden is looking to recapture his mojo and reassure donors at a Saturday fundraiser that he is fully up to the challenge of beating Donald Trump. The 81-year-old’s troubling performance at the first presidential debate Thursday rattled many Democrats, who see … Continued
With the 2024 Summer Olympics less than a month away, injuries have become a critical component in the selection of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, which will become official late Sunday night at Target Center. After the first day of … Continued