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Stories from September 19, 2026

Over 15,000 fans turn out for Olivia Miles goggle give away as Lynx return to action

Over 15,000 fans turn out for Olivia Miles goggle give away as Lynx return to action

Fifteen thousand seven hundred ten fans turned out for what was the team’s first game since the FIBA World Cup break and a special Olivia Miles-inspired goggles giveaway. In the end, the Lynx came up short, losing 93-81 against the New York Liberty in a possible first-round playoff matchup and the Lynx’s first three straight losses this season.
by Anika Besst and The Associated Press

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Torrential rainfall brings flooding to southeastern Minnesota

Torrential rainfall brings flooding to southeastern Minnesota

Torrential rainfall across southeastern Minnesota has caused widespread flooding and sent area rivers rising, with more heavy rain possible Saturday across parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota

Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota

Floodwaters covered streets in the cities of New Richland and Spring Valley after more than a half-foot of rain fell late Friday and early Saturday. The torrential downpours also sent mudslides across state highways.
by Andrew Krueger

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54th annual Mahkato Wacipi in Mankato celebrates Dakota culture, honors men executed in 1862

54th annual Mahkato Wacipi in Mankato celebrates Dakota culture, honors men executed in 1862

The Mahkato Wacipi (Mankato powwow) runs through Sunday, Sept. 20, and all are welcome to attend, as the Dakota people bring the entire community together to experience the Dakota culture and spirituality through education, traditional dance and song, while sharing a commitment to reconciliation.
by Hannah Yang

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Secrets of the universe: Scientists in South Dakota may have found dark matter

Secrets of the universe: Scientists in South Dakota may have found dark matter

Dark matter is a mysterious, theoretical substance that NASA calls “the invisible glue that holds the universe together.” Inside an old gold mine deep in South Dakota’s Black Hills, researchers believe they’re close to moving from theory to proof.

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Fillmore County resident tests positive for measles; first case in Minnesota since April

Fillmore County resident tests positive for measles; first case in Minnesota since April

Measles cases seem to be spiking across the country in recent years, as the anti-vaccine movement has grown. The CDC has reported 3,471 confirmed cases so far this year, already surpassing last year’s total count of 2,289. It’s the highest number of reported cases of measles in the U.S. since 1991.
by Molly Castle Work

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