On a Wednesday in September, just hours before he would be officially introduced as a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2025, Zach Parise was on a Twin Cities golf course, playing a round alongside two … Continued
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Tuesday he’ll seek a fourth term in office. He’s the second statewide DFL official to announce his intent to run in 2026. Simon, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, was first elected secretary … Continued
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved a $30 million payment to the family of a 16-year-old youth killed by police in one of the largest such settlements in the U.S. The settlement exceeds the … Continued
The St. Paul Public Library system has rolled out a special edition library card recognizing the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement in St. Paul. The free card, designed by Twin Cities artist Kao Lee Thao, features a colorful brushstroke … Continued
By JONEL ALECCIA, Associated Press When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn’s life. … Continued
By THALIA BEATY, Associated Press The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott … Continued