Stories from October 25, 2025

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
The actor, whose career spanned films, TV dramas and soap operas, was beloved for her roles in "Lassie" and "Lost In Space." She died on Thursday of natural causes, a family friend said.
Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight
The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S.
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
Timberwolves fall to Lakers as Doncic drops 49
Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Two Twin Cities theaters take on authoritarianism in fall offerings
The two theater directors were initially unaware of each other’s upcoming productions when they picked their seasons. However, once they figured out that both of their shows handled a similar theme, they decided to start promoting the plays as a sort of a thematic series.
Early showers give way to mild, cloudy Saturday
Spotty showers will move out early Saturday morning, giving way to a mostly cloudy but mild afternoon. Temperatures will climb a bit above average, making it a comfortable day to get outside and take in the peak fall colors across the region.
U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.