Today is Friday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2024. There are 144 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 9, 1945, three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, a U.S. B-29 Superfortress code-named Bockscar … Continued
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Even as the NFL begins to take over the day that once belonged to basketball, Christmas Day games are still a status symbol for NBA teams. Only the brightest stars and most intriguing watches are featured on the five-game, 10-team … Continued
MORGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced this week as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate for the 2024 presidential election, wasn’t at Farmfest this year. But he had a former U.S. senator and his lieutenant governor stumping for … Continued