Gophers defensive tackle Kyler Baugh has already overcome long odds, and he’s betting big on himself yet again. The small-town Oklahoma kid made the jump from FCS-level Houston Baptist to all-Big Ten honorable mention in the last two seasons at … Continued
A St. Paul man was charged Thursday with attempted murder for shooting an assault rifle at a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy from a moving car on the city’s East Side this month. Deputy Joe Kill wasn’t seriously injured by the … Continued
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and AARON KESSLER (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat. But ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, there’s mounting … Continued
Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the City Council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local minimum wage of $15.57 an … Continued
Under a new contract deal that averted a strike, St. Paul teachers will see a $3,500 pay bump, 4% raises and bigger contributions to their health insurance. The St. Paul Federation of Educators on Thursday released the first details of … Continued
At this point, it’s safe to say “Hairspray” has earned its place as a modern musical theater classic. Based on underground writer/director John Waters’ 1988 foray into PG-rated mainstream fare, “Hairspray” the musical enjoyed a run of more than six … Continued