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Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year

Duluth's Chester Bowl plans to open new ski chalet next year

Chester Bowl, a community-run downhill ski hill in a city park in the center of Duluth, plans to finish building a new $3 million-plus chalet by late 2026.
by Dan Kraker

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Poppy State’ by Myriam Gurba

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Poppy State’ by Myriam Gurba

Mary Williams of Skylight Books in Los Angeles, Calif., recommends “Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings” by Myriam Gurba.
by Emily Bright

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Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

UPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs. An internal memo said Wednesday the airline predicts it will be several months before its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet returns to service as it works to meet Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings to start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks

Vikings to start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback on Sunday at Seattle after J.J. McCarthy’s practice time was limited all week by the concussion protocol. Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement after practice on Friday that McCarthy is out against the Seahawks.
by The Associated Press

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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. 
by The Associated Press

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Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era

Gophers make Badgers a true rivalry game again under Fleck, as stability provides a niche in new era

The Gophers under P.J. Fleck have managed to make the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe a true rivalry game again with four wins over the Badgers in the last seven matchups in stopping a 14-game losing streak that was the longest for either side in the 135-year history of the series. 
by The Associated Press

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14 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

14 U.S. stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA has released the bid book for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments.
by The Associated Press

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Snow continues across southern Minnesota during busy holiday travel weekend

Snow continues across southern Minnesota during busy holiday travel weekend

Forecasters say Saturday will a difficult travel day across southern Minnesota, especially in the afternoon — and that people traveling home from Thanksgiving gatherings may want to wait until Sunday, to give snowplows a chance to clear roads.
by Andrew Krueger

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Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site

Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site

On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.
by Ruth Sherlock and Durrie Bouscaren

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Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire; 8 more arrested over towers' renovation

Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire; 8 more arrested over towers' renovation

Hong Kong firefighters have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire engulfed seven buildings. The death toll has risen to 128, with many still unaccounted for. 
by The Associated Press

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