Work is underway to build a new island in the Mississippi River near Hastings, a $10 million project aimed at preserving the lock-and-dam system that allows some 10 million tons of goods to be shipped along the river every year. … Continued
By THOMAS PEIPERT The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday. Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis and was hospitalized on Saturday. Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s Raiders-Colts game, was in … Continued
It has to be incredibly frustrating for Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf, who spent more money ($345 million) than any of the other 31 NFL teams for a 2-2 start this season. The Vikings have been devastated by injuries … Continued
Gophers men’s hockey No. 7 Minnesota 6, Michigan Tech 3: Brodie Ziemer scored two for Minnesota, who kicked off its 2025-26 campaign with a home victory. The Gophers also received goals from Tate Pritchard, Brody Lamb, Erik Pahlsson and Beckett … Continued