The estate of two beloved volunteers donated $6 million to the Animal Humane Society – it’s biggest donation in its 144-year history. … [Read more...] about Animal Humane Society gets biggest-ever donation
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Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Storms are possible on Tuesday, with rainfall and a few rumbles of thunder likely early on. … [Read more...] about Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Good Question: Why is golf so hard?
Golf is exploding in popularity, with one in three Americans having played, watched or read about the sport in 2021. As loved as the game is, it can also be infuriating. … [Read more...] about Good Question: Why is golf so hard?
Why is golf so hard?
NORTH OAKS, Minn. -- Golf season is in full swing in Minnesota. And the sport is exploding in popularity. According to the National Golf Federation, one in three Americans over the age of 6 played, watched, listened to or read about golf in 2021.That's 106 million people.It's a game that's alluring, it's a game that's exciting. But it's also a game that can be, well, … [Read more...] about Why is golf so hard?
Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
MINNEAPOLIS -- Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.Brian Koeltzow rides the train to commute from his Otsego home and avoid putting the miles on his car. He's noticed it's gotten more crowded."As the gas prices went up, people started riding," Koeltzow said.At the bus … [Read more...] about Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
Sánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener
CLEVELAND -- Sonny Gray turned an emotional, distracting day for the Twins into a dominant one.The right-hander pitched seven superb innings and Gary Sánchez homered and drove in four runs to help Minnesota stretch its lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.When they arrived in Cleveland on Sunday night ahead of the five-game … [Read more...] about Sánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener
Prison inmate sentenced for dealing meth from behind bars
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- An inmate serving time for dealing methamphetamine was convicted was sentenced Monday to an additional 29 years behind bars for running a drug trafficking operation from behind bars.Marco Antonio Avila, 37, was previously sentenced in 2018 to 26 years in prison for distributing large quantities of meth in the Rochester area. He was incarcerated in … [Read more...] about Prison inmate sentenced for dealing meth from behind bars
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
There's some rain and thunder in the Twin Cities and central Minnesota Tuesday morning, and there's a chance of severe weather in eastern Minnesota later on. … [Read more...] about Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dozens of people were hurt and at least three people were killed when Amtrak train derailed Monday afternoon in northern Missouri, while en route from Los Angeles to Chicago. BREAKING 🇺🇲 : Footage shows aftermath of Train derailment in Missouri, USA ♦️An #Amtrak train has derailed after hitting a dump truck near Mendon in central Missouri. … [Read more...] about 3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri