Stories from September 2, 2024

Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee
Several cars at the back of a motorcade carrying Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz crashed while heading from the airport to a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Monday, but Walz was unhurt.
The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane
The Justice Department alleges the Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft was purchased in Florida by the Venezuelan leader's associates through a shell company in violation of sanctions and export controls.
Two people killed, several injured as man drives car into outdoor restaurant patio
Two people were killed and several people were injured when a man drove a vehicle into the patio at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park on Sunday night. Park Tavern says one of its servers was killed, and Methodist Hospital says one of its employees is also dead and four others were injured.
Titanic research dive reveals discovery, decay and new photos
This summer, RMS Titanic, Inc. — the salvor-in-possession of the wreck — made its first unmanned dive to the wreck in 14 years. The team uncovered some rare finds — and losses.
Splendid Labor Day forecast; rain chances return mid-week
High pressure overhead leading to sunshine and quiet weather. High temperatures in the 70s to start the week, with some warmer 80s moving in by Wednesday. A cold front Wednesday night will bring our next chance for some scattered showers. A very fall-like cooldown to end the week.
Measles outbreak affects at least 30 in Minnesota, closes Somali religious school
The highly contagious virus has been spreading in child care centers and other gathering places, health officials said. They urged families to seek out vaccines ahead of the new school year.