When the section tournaments started, Lakeville North called the playoffs a “second season.” “It was like a rebirth, a new start,” junior attackman Carson Piscitiello said, “and it gave us new life.” The playoffs were a chance to make amends … Continued
The largest police association in Minnesota selected an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy as its Officer of the Year for — while on vacation — helping a South Dakota state trooper who’d been shot at. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers … Continued
Given extra opportunities by its opponent, Mahtomedi took advantage. Josh Donna homered as part of a seven-run second inning, Jack Erickson finished with three hits, and the Zephyrs cruised past Northfield 8-1 Thursday in a state Class 3A baseball quarterfinal. … Continued
First, they optioned Matt Wallner, hoping a trip to Triple-A would help him reset. Edouard Julien was next, and on Thursday, Alex Kirilloff officially became the third slumping left-handed hitter the Twins have sent down to the minors this year. … Continued
Paris was bursting with American writers, musicians and artists in the 1920s and ’30s, but one of them never really found her way home. Cabaret performer Josephine Baker was the toast of Paris, but, as an African American woman, was … Continued