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It was a quiet day in Minneapolis, until the ICE news broke
I've never felt afraid of my government, but I am now. I'm afraid of the reckless, unprofessional conduct of those in power, and I'm afraid for my neighbors who might encounter...
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Firewood banks offer heat, and hope, to rural homes in need
As the cost of everything, especially energy, increases, nonprofit organizations stockpile wood to help neighbors stay home through winter The post Firewood banks offer heat,...
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Millions v. billions: New health funds in rural Minnesota are welcome, but they won’t offset...
Minnesota’s allocation from a new federal program meant to offset significant budget cuts comes in below the average. The post Millions v. billions: New health funds in rural...
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BCA issues statement after FBI freezes state out of shooting probe
Plus: Local businesses remain closed; BBC live blog; and Minnesota added jobs late last year. The post BCA issues statement after FBI freezes state out of shooting probe...
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D.C. Memo: ICE shooting roils D.C. – and prompts Craig-Emmer spat
Plus: Frey, Walz and Klobuchar take on Noem; Senate advances bill that would limit Trump war powers; a reader writes, and more. The post D.C. Memo: ICE shooting roils D.C. –...
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Anger and outrage spills onto Minneapolis streets after ICE officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good
Anger and outrage are spilling out onto Minneapolis’ streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The post Anger and outrage...
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Trump targeted Minnesota long before fatal ICE shooting
Plus: Students, staff and families affected by ICE operations; educators warn ICE to stay out of schools; local officials hammer ICE; and state to open independent...
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Hennepin County prosecutor calls on the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to her office. The...
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Staring at $500 million in frozen child care payments, Ellison sues Trump (again)
Despite hand-wringing over social services fraud, the Trump administration is at least as concerned about undocumented immigrant parents allegedly accessing these monies. The...
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Minneapolis schools to offer remote learning amid federal immigration enforcement
Parents and educators say immigration enforcement in cities across the U.S. has led to dips in school attendance. The post Minneapolis schools to offer remote learning amid...
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Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office
Adam Johnson filed to run as a Republican for an at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission on Tuesday.
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Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
The pledge drew immediate opposition from an industry that has been in the president's corner.
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California is free of all drought, dryness for first time in 25 years. Inside the remarkable...
The data, collected by the U.S. Drought Monitor, are a welcome nugget of news for Golden State residents, who in the last 15 years alone have lived through two of the worst...
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49ers elevate LB Jalen Graham, WR Malik Turner from practice squad for Eagles game
49ers promotions for wild card game based on depth, special teams.
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Kaleena Smith’s 50 points sink Mitty in 2OT as national No. 1 Ontario Christian edges No. 3...
Ontario Christian's star guard, known as 'Special K,' put on a show as the top team in the country outlasted Mitty and McKenna Woliczko in double overtime in Santa Ana
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Toffoli’s overtime goal caps remarkable comeback as Sharks top Dallas Stars
NHL: Macklin Celebrini extends point streak to 13 games in San Jose Sharks' game vs. Dallas Stars
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Bobby Weir dead at 78: Grateful Dead co-founder shaped generations of American rock
San Francisco rock legend Bob Weir, who delighted millions of listeners with the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, has died.
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Bears and Rams advance to divisional round with comeback wins to open NFL playoffs
49ers can join Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle in divisional round with win Sunday at Philadelphia
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Repairs to broken water main in Walnut Creek completed
The 70-year-old pipe burst on Thursday.
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Prep roundup: Pinewood finishes strong, shuts down Salesian’s rally to remain unbeaten
Bay Area girls basketball: Pinewood uses late run to defeat Salesian at home
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Nobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump
Nobel Institute rejects suggestion from Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado to transfer her Peace Prize to Trump, stating awards "cannot be transferred."
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US figure skating power couple makes history with record breaking seventh national championship
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their record seventh U.S. Figure Skating title with 228.87 points before Milan Cortina Olympics, making them heavy favorites for gold.
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Bears stun Packers with shocking comeback for first postseason win in rivalry since 1941
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads dramatic 18-point comeback against Packers at Soldier Field, securing Chicago's first playoff win since 2010.
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'Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar celebrates 51st birthday with authentic no-filter selfie
Danica McKellar celebrated turning 51 with a natural selfie and family fun, plus she threw an epic 1920s murder mystery party with her husband and son.
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Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson gives early analysis of 2028 US team
Shawn Johnson believes the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team can win at the 2028 Los Angeles Games even without Simone Biles, citing the country's historical dominance in the sport.
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Crowd-for-hire boss rejects Minneapolis unrest as illegal chaos
Crowds on Demand's CEO refuses to touch Minneapolis anti-ICE demonstrations, calling roadway blocking and federal obstruction illegal after shooting.
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Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students...
The Washington Post editorial board criticized the Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives while student reading and math proficiency continues to decline.
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Trump urges John Harbaugh to take the Giants' head coaching job after stunning Ravens firing
President Donald Trump said the New York Giants should "without question" hire former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, adding the 63-year-old should take the job.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger gave son-in-law Chris Pratt a giant bizarre Christmas gift
Arnold Schwarzenegger's gift-giving goes viral after Chris Pratt shares details about his father-in-law's over-the-top Christmas presents.
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Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol
Drama played out in London when a protester reportedly scaled Iran's embassy building, tears down a regime flag and replaces it with a pre-1979 flag.
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