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Cathy Wurzer
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Long wait for Kaat, Oliva ends with Baseball Hall of Fame induction
Former Twins Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat and David Ortiz were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. For former teammates Oliva and Kaat, the honor caps storied careers in their beloved game.
Man found guilty of murder in Twin Cities road rage killing
Jamal Smith was convicted Thursday of first-degree intentional murder and second-degree murder during a drive-by shooting last year on U.S. Highway 169 west of Minneapolis that killed Jay Boughton, a youth baseball team coach returning from a game with his son.
Doctors press Minnesota health systems for more access to abortion medication
As Minnesota abortion care providers ramp up to serve an expected influx of patients from across the Midwest, some doctors are pushing their health care organizations to do more now, including improving access to a drug that’s also used for medication abortions.
Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs
The Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team’s inaugural season continues as the undefeated Aurora host a playoff game Wednesday. “Game by game we've proven our talent and we have proven that we are something to be seen and heard and talked about,” said player Rachel Preston.
State judge strikes down many of Minnesota's abortion restrictions
Ramsey County Judge Thomas Gilligan on Monday ordered state officials to stop enforcing many Minnesota abortion restrictions including the informed consent law and the two-parent notification law, saying they violate the state constitutional right to privacy.
After a six-year hiatus and the pandemic, Sleepy Eye Community Theater is reviving with a production of “West Side Story.” With the re-opening, reaching into new diverse audiences and actors is a priority for the theater group.
Dry June causes topsoil moisture concerns in southern, central Minnesota
So far this summer has been drier than average, even with recent rain events and a chance for storms this weekend. On Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor released a map showing a large swath of central and southern Minnesota abnormally dry, with some areas moving into moderate drought.