There were days at practice during his freshman year at Winona State in which Kaleb Blaha wouldn’t touch the ball once. Everyone has their role, but the experience was a stark contrast from how Blaha grew up playing football. It … Continued
By WAFAA SHURAFA DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle harrowing winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing and the … Continued
Almost 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for the state’s new paid leave program since applications opened earlier this week, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The process for bonding leave for new parents began in early December. As … Continued
By Jonathan Shorman, Stateline.org After Missouri lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map this fall, opponents submitted more than 300,000 signatures seeking to force a statewide vote on whether to overturn the map. But Republican state officials say they will use … Continued
Last month, Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin chose Quinn Hughes, bringing the star defenseman to the Wild in an effort to produce big wins in May and even June. On Friday, in his role as Team USA’s general manager for … Continued
By MELANIE LIDMAN DIMONA, Israel (AP) — During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in the brightly colored … Continued