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1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines says

1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines says

One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was diverted to Bangkok.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
by The Associated Press

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Streaky Twins hold players-only meeting after 7th straight loss

Streaky Twins hold players-only meeting after 7th straight loss

Eight days ago, the Minnesota Twins were baseball’s hottest team and winners of 17 of 20 games. After Monday night’s 12-3 loss at the Washington Nationals, the same club was mired in a seven-game slide so miserable that it sparked a players-only meeting.
by The Associated Press

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Garcia, Winker go deep as Nats end slide, beat struggling Twins 12-3

Garcia, Winker go deep as Nats end slide, beat struggling Twins 12-3

Luis García Jr. homered and drove in three runs, Eddie Rosario also had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game slide with a 12-3 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul libraries introduce summer passport program to get more Minnesotans into the stacks

St. Paul libraries introduce summer passport program to get more Minnesotans into the stacks

St. Paul public libraries had more than 1 million visitors in 2023, but they want it to be even more. A new program leaning into exploring all that locations have to offer could increase it.
by Sam Stroozas

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Researcher who studies rural Americans calls out damaging stereotypes about rural voters

Researcher who studies rural Americans calls out damaging stereotypes about rural voters

Colby College government professor Nicholas Jacobs argues that rural voters are far more complex than some academics, liberal politicians and journalists give them credit for — and it’s a reason why rural voters increasingly gravitate toward conservative candidates. 
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers pass reforms to property forfeiture law

Minnesota lawmakers pass reforms to property forfeiture law

The fix was needed because a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year declared Minnesota’s current forfeiture system unconstitutional. The new process offers owners a chance to claim the surplus value of their tax-forfeited property.
by Kirsti Marohn

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72 hours before Game 7, a Timberwolves fan in Japan bought game, plane tickets to Denver

72 hours before Game 7, a Timberwolves fan in Japan bought game, plane tickets to Denver

Mitsuaki Ohno may be the most dedicated Timberwolves fan to exist. He was in Minneapolis the last time the team made it to the Western Conference finals in 2004. He’s flown to a game from Japan every year since, but none may be as memorable as Sunday night’s.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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‘Rgian Pumqr’ and ‘Jeffrey Dharmer’ among names on Feeding Our Future meal lists

‘Rgian Pumqr’ and ‘Jeffrey Dharmer’ among names on Feeding Our Future meal lists

An investigator said identical names appeared over and over, in many cases as part of payment claims for meals served simultaneously at distribution sites miles apart. He said that the same 122 children were listed in reimbursement requests for meals served in April 2021.
by Matt Sepic

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