Small wildfire near Ely is now fully containedAugust 11, 2023 12:12 PMBy Andrew KruegerA small wildfire detected earlier this week in the Superior National Forest southeast of Ely, Minn., is now fully contained.
Drew Lock throws 2 touchdown passes to lead Seahawks to a 24-13 win over VikingsAugust 11, 2023 10:19 AMBy The Associated PressDespite being on Seattle’s roster for more than a year, Drew Lock had never taken a snap at his home stadium in a Seahawks uniform until Thursday night.
Shutterfly closing Shakopee facility, laying off almost 250 employeesAugust 11, 2023 9:20 AMBy MPR News StaffThe photography and design company Shutterfly has announced that it's closing its Shakopee facility and laying off 246 employees.
Boil water advisory issued for city of BrainerdAugust 11, 2023 8:35 AMBy Andrew KruegerA boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.
Play3min 53secParliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action August 11, 2023 5:45 AMBy Jason DeRose The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcyAugust 11, 2023 5:40 AMBy Brian Mann Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.
Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidateAugust 11, 2023 5:35 AMBy The Associated Press Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch August 11, 2023 5:32 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.
Recovery on Maui could take years, officials say, as the death toll rises againAugust 11, 2023 4:59 AMBy Ravenna Koenig and Rachel Treisman Officials say it could take years — or longer — to repair the damage from this week's wildfires that devastated parts of Maui, claimed dozens of lives and razed a historic town.
Play4min 26secTeens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin CitiesAugust 11, 2023 4:00 AMBy Aaliyah DemryThrough its Tech Geeks program, 30,000 Feet offers paid training and a pathway to lucrative careers, in particular for young people of color.