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
The celebration began as soon as Karl-Anthony Towns pulled down the rebound in the final seconds of Game 7 on Sunday night at Ball Arena. For the first time in exactly 20 years, the Timberwolves were headed back to the … Continued
DENVER — The Wolves were lying flat on the mat early in the third quarter of Game 7 on Sunday. A Jamal Murray corner triple put the Nuggets up 20. If the script followed that of the first six games … Continued