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From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an exclusive interview, adding that he is “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.”
Minnesotans keeping cool during triple-digit heat index
MINNEAPOLIS — Dew points well into the oppressive category are making the land of 10,000 lakes feel more like Florida."No I don't like it," said Becky Howard.Howard is at Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Park in Whittier, gathering with family for a memorial picnic."To memorialize all of our loved ones that we've lost in the past," said Howard. Sunday's temps are making it extra toasty. Thankfully Howard has water bottles and water squirters."The heat is amazing," said Merodie Peterson. Meanwhile, people like Peterson embrace this heat."This is much nicer than 30 below in Minneapolis," said Peterson.If only the Bde Maka...
Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed […]
School board resolves to bring ‘inequitable’ mascot rule to the Minnesota School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
At the school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, the school board members discussed th Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Delegate Assembly MSBA and the resolutions that the school board have decided to bring to them. The MSBA starts working on its legislative platform by taking resolutions from member districts to the delegate assembly. The assembly then prioritizes and identifies which resolutions or issues MSCA is going to support from the group. ...
Drunk Driver’s Deadly Collision Claims Mom and Unborn Baby’s Lives in Coon Rapids Crash!
COON RAPIDS, MN – A serious crash occurred in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on August 18, involving a 20-year-old driver from Mounds View who was intoxicated. The collision resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman and her unborn child. In moments of unimaginable loss, we turn to our faith...
Lars Nootbaar lifts Cardinals past Twins in finale
MINNEAPOLIS (KELO) — Lars Nootbaar smacked a two-run single in the top of the ninth to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field Sunday afternoon. Willi Castro blasted a leadoff homer in the bottom of the first to give the Twins the early lead. Then with the […]
Review: Zach Bryan’s intimate, outsider appeal not lost in the din of the Vikings stadium
It’s amazing: The sadder and quieter Zach Bryan gets on record, the louder, rowdier and bigger his concerts are becoming. The Oklahoma country-folk picker’s latest Twin Cities date Saturday was his largest yet. He packed U.S. Bank Stadium just three years after playing his first club show in Minneapolis at the Fillmore. It’s also been only three years since Bryan was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, after he went viral posting songs from naval bases.
A Vikings Weapon Kept His Impressive Streak Alive on Saturday
The Minnesota Vikings managed to win all three exhibition matchups in the preseason, standing at the top of the standings with an impressive 3-0 record. However, individual player performances are more important for the long haul than the record, as NFL dreams can become reality or shatter in those contests.
Pablo López pitches 7 sparkling innings as the Twins beat the Cardinals 6-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López pitched seven innings, Trevor Larnach hit two homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 on Saturday night. López (12-8) gave up four hits, struck out nine and walked one while extending his scoreless streak to 13 innings. He has pitched at least six innings in six of his last seven starts, posting a 2.25 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 44 innings over that span. “He pitched great,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “His stuff today was probably the best that he’s had all year.” St. Louis right-hander Sonny Gray (11-9) struck out seven in six innings, but allowed five runs and seven hits. It was his first appearance at Target Field since he spent the 2023 season with the Twins.
Punishing heat Monday, and then perfect State Fair weather
Monday could be one of the hottest days of 2024, but the heat will not last all week. In the Twin Cities, the National Weather Service predicts high temperatures in the 90s with a heat index up to 105 to account for sun and humidity. Southern Minnesota will be even steamier and could see heat indexes of up to 107 degrees in Mankato and Red Wing.
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