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The U.S. men’s soccer team advances to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics
The U.S. men’s team defeated Guinea 3-0 to advance to the knockout round in an Olympics for the first time since the Sydney Games in 2000. The Americans will face Morocco Friday in the quarterfinals.
Eligible Minnesotans can now request federal funding for flood damage
Federal and state officials announced that Minnesotans in 19 counties can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses they suffered during June’s flooding.
Harris’ VP pick will likely be decided in the next week, Walz remains in the running
Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee, appears intent on making a choice that she’s comfortable with personally and that can expand her electoral appeal in a matter of days.
Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism
The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal government has stepped down, the conservative think tank confirmed Tuesday.
Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees was the latest in a series of congressional sessions dedicated to the law enforcement lapses and missed communications that preceded the shooting.
Minnesotan Regan Smith gets silver in women’s 100 meter backstroke, Kaylee McKeown keeps the gold
Kaylee McKeown knocked off world-record holder and Lakeville native Regan Smith and of the United States in the 100 back on Tuesday night, defending the title she won at the Tokyo Games.
Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove
The top of the semi’s cab was sheared off and the full-size trailer broke and got stuck beneath the bridge, according to photos shared by Cottage Grove police. Authorities said the driver was not injured.