Stories from June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026 6:40 PM

Special Olympics USA Games kicks off in Minneapolis with Demi Lovato, Jon Batiste and thousands of fans

People from across the country flocked to Huntington Bank Stadium for the 2026 USA Games opening ceremony on Saturday evening.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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June 21, 2026 4:15 PM

More agreement on storm timing next weekend

Monday is still really quiet weather-wise with more rain on Tuesday. We’re a little cooler through the late work week, with more rain likely later next weekend.

by Ben Cathey

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June 21, 2026 1:10 PM

Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance in Switzerland for talks

President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.

by Chandelis Duster

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June 21, 2026 12:39 PM

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

The loss for Tunisia means it is eliminated from the tournament. Japan is guaranteed at least third in the group, which could be enough to advance to the knockout stages.

by The Associated Press

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June 21, 2026 11:18 AM

Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.

by The Associated Press

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June 21, 2026 10:15 AM

Target Field concessions workers to strike Monday during Dodgers-Twins series

Around 500 Target Field concessions workers are set to strike Monday during the Twins' series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

by Nicole Ki

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June 21, 2026 8:28 AM

Father's Day and Solstice remain quiet, but rain's back Tuesday

Minneapolis has 15 hours, 36 minutes and 50 seconds of daylight today! International Falls has 16 hours, 8 minutes and 25 seconds of daylight today.

by Ben Cathey

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June 21, 2026 7:00 AM

20 years after reaching the Great Lakes, the invasive bloody red shrimp colonizes Lake Superior

The tiny nonnative crustacean reached the lower Great Lakes in 2006. Now, researchers have found an established population in the Duluth-Superior harbor of Lake Superior.

by Dan Kraker

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Stories from June 21, 2026

Special Olympics USA Games kicks off in Minneapolis with Demi Lovato, Jon Batiste and thousands of fans

More agreement on storm timing next weekend

Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance in Switzerland for talks

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8

Target Field concessions workers to strike Monday during Dodgers-Twins series

Father's Day and Solstice remain quiet, but rain's back Tuesday

20 years after reaching the Great Lakes, the invasive bloody red shrimp colonizes Lake Superior

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