Stories from May 18, 2025

Overnight chill followed by soaking rain
The weekend wraps up with a chilly Sunday night, but rain is on the way, bringing much-needed moisture into the start of the week. Temperatures will remain below average through the early week, with warmer conditions moving in later on.
Minnesota filmmaker returns to cabin and finds 'just absolute destruction'
The Minnesota Interagency Coordination Center reports favorable weather conditions over the weekend have helped in the fight against the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota but that’s forecasted to change. Some are able to return to see the damage left behind by the wildfire.
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's office says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. 
Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, as hundreds of men labor by hand to extract coltan, a key mineral crucial for producing modern electronics and defense technology.
López, Jeffers help Twins beat Brewers 7-0 for third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory
Pablo López combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory. 
Minnesota United wins 3-0, extends St. Louis City's winless streak to 10 games
Tani Oluwaseyi and Joaquín Pereyra each had a goal and an assist, Dayne St. Clair made four saves and Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 3-0. St. Louis (2-7-5) is winless, with two ties, in its last 10 games dating to a 1-0 victory against Seattle on March 15 and has been shut out seven times this season.
Cooler air lingers as rain builds back in
A chilly weekend wraps up with highs holding in the 50s and 60s. Some brief sunshine may peek through early, with clearing skies expected later in the day. Cooler temperatures will persist into the start of the work week, with our next chance for beneficial rain arriving Monday into Tuesday.