Today is Saturday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2025. There are 123 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 30, 1916, on his fourth attempt, explorer Ernest Shackelton successfully returned to Elephant Island in Antarctica to … Continued
Rock and roll history is filled with bands that have to be heard live to be truly appreciated. Such has often been said of such legendary ensembles as the Grateful Dead and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. And … Continued
Mahtomedi 21, Mankato West 19: A three-win team a year ago, the Zephyrs are already setting a different tone this fall with a season-opening win over a perennial power. Jacob Reubish, Gavin Kruse and Mark Graff all tallied rushing scores, … Continued
A Lakeville man who went missing while climbing a Wyoming mountain in July was found deceased this week, and officials believe he died from a “tragic accident.” Grant Gardner 38, was last heard from on the evening of July 29. … Continued
Just a year into his major league career, Byron Buxton took off for third base. He was thrown out. Buxton, one of the most successful base stealers of all time, hadn’t attempted to take third base for more than nine … Continued