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Stories from August 29, 2026

Twins fall short in 7-4 loss to division-leading White Sox

Twins fall short in 7-4 loss to division-leading White Sox

The Minnesota Twins fell 7-4 to the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox despite early home runs and a major league debut from top prospect Walker Jenkins.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s Title X family planning rules

Minnesota joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s Title X family planning rules

A lawsuit filed in Maryland federal court challenges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' new rules for Title X funds, which support reproductive healthcare and preventive care for millions of Americans.
by Erica Zurek

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University of Minnesota offering free vision, hearing tests at the State Fair

University of Minnesota offering free vision, hearing tests at the State Fair

The U of M will be showcasing its new sensory health mobile unit at the State Fair this year — an initiative to free diagnostic care to more Minnesotans, especially in rural areas where it can be tricky to find care close to home.
by Molly Castle Work

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Former leader of St. Cloud cemetery accused of embezzling more than $350,000 from nonprofit

Former leader of St. Cloud cemetery accused of embezzling more than $350,000 from nonprofit

A civil complaint alleges that the cemetery association’s former president stole money from the organization from 2020 to 2024 and spent it on personal expenses. He also faces a felony theft charge.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Boelter claims justification for Hortman killings

Boelter claims justification for Hortman killings

In a Friday filing in his state murder case, Vance Boelter notified the court that he plans to mount a “justifiable taking of life” defense to charges of first-degree premeditated murder. Boelter claims he was making a citizen’s arrest.
by Matt Sepic

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