A 62-year-old man was sentenced Monday to eight months in the Washington County Jail after authorities found child sexual abuse material on his laptop while investigating a report that he molested a teen boy at his Newport apartment in 2021. … Continued
By MELINA WALLING and SETH BORENSTEIN NEW YORK (AP) — Some countries’ leaders are watching rising seas threaten to swallow their homes. Others are watching their citizens die in floods, hurricanes and heat waves, all exacerbated by climate change. But … Continued
By LAURA UNGAR Faith Ayer had no qualms about taking Tylenol for chronic migraines and COVID-19 during her pregnancy, and grew disappointed and angry as she watched President Donald Trump rail against the pain medicine. Related Articles FACT FOCUS: A … Continued
“There’s something admirable about trying to restore life in the places that need it most. But without pairing those efforts with real investment in pollution control, especially wastewater infrastructure, we’re asking oysters to succeed in conditions that science says they … Continued
Dakota County homeowners could see their property taxes increase nearly 10% next year pending a final budget approval in December. On Tuesday, Dakota County officials adopted a 2026 proposed maximum property tax levy of $184.2 million, up 9.9% from 2025. … Continued