Stories from March 8, 2026

Israel hits Iran's oil depots as clerics say consensus reached on Ayatollah successor
Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Edwards scores 35 points, but Magic beat Timberwolves 119-92
Desmond Bane scored 30 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic won their third straight game by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-92 on Saturday.
Surridge scores 2 goals — his 2nd multi-goal game this season — as Nashville beats Minnesota 3-1
Sam Surridge scored two goals — his second multi-goal game this season — and Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist to help Nashville SC beat Minnesota United 3-1 on Saturday night.
Mild Sunday, then cooler and active this week
Many areas will see their first 60 in southern Minnesota Sunday. A cold front brings cooler air, starting Monday, for the rest of the week. We have multiple rain and snow chances as well.
30 years after 'Fargo,' Fargo-Moorhead baseball team will play 5 games as the 'Woodchippers'
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the movie Fargo, Fargo-Moorhead's minor league baseball team will change its name from the RedHawks to the Woodchippers for five games this summer. The team is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Itasca State Park welcomes the future through potential change
Itasca State Park is looking at two amendments to its current management plan. And the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to hear visitors’ thoughts about the potential changes.