Stories from June 20, 2026

Cool into the coming week, but a pattern shift could be ahead
Cooler than normal temperatures prevail into the upcoming week, but a pattern shift could be coming for the end of the month. Tuesday will bring the next widespread chance of rain.
A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising U.S. World Cup hopes and expectations
The early results are in: This U.S men’s national team is for real in this World Cup. With a creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round.
Lynx overcome slow start to beat Valkyries 81-75
The Lynx snapped Golden State’s four-game winning streak Friday behind 22 points from Nia Coffey in an 81-75 road victory.
Pleasant weekend, continued cooler than normal
We have a pleasant and mostly dry weekend for most of Minnesota. Highs will be mostly in the 70s, still a little cooler than normal. The next chance of rain, thunder develops Tuesday.
Officials eye winter start date for southern Minnesota bridge destroyed by flood
Almost two years after severe flooding in southern Minnesota destroyed the County Road 9 bridge in Rapidan, Blue Earth County officials said they’re closer to constructing a new bridge, eyeing an early winter start date for building.