There are two types of people in this world: those who buy pre-cut Christmas trees and those who insist on cutting their own. Years ago, my wife and I — in a fit of romantic optimism — decided to be … Continued
By HANNAH FINGERHUT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in the Syrian desert were welcomed back to Des Moines on Wednesday, marking a solemn Christmas Eve for their grieving … Continued
Nolan Minessale committed to St. Thomas basketball in the summer of 2023, before his senior year at Marquette University High School in Milwaukee — well before he became the school’s all-time leading scorer and well before he helped lead his … Continued
By LAURA UNGAR, AP Medical Writer The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group. Earlier this month, the federal government “abruptly … Continued
Immigration officials have promised to not target metro area churches this holiday season, according to the metro’s Catholic leader. In a statement Tuesday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said Department of Homeland Security officials … Continued
In an alternate universe, quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn’t suffer a small hairline fracture in his right hand, which meant he was able to continue his upward trajectory for the Vikings last weekend in a win over the New York Giants. … Continued