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Minnesotan Emily Ford reaches finish line of Iditarod sled dog race
After spending nearly two weeks traversing more than 1,100 miles of the Alaska wilderness, Duluth’s Emily Ford reached the finish line of her first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Sunday.
Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against Jerry Hal Saliterman, of Crystal, accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. 
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.
Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds
Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.
2 separate cases place the immigration lens on Boston
Two people legally in the U.S. who flew into a Boston airport have been denied reentry into the country after traveling abroad. One was deported in apparent defiance of a judicial order.
A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: ‘I have to protect myself’
“When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you’ve committed a crime, it doesn’t matter what the truth is,” says Valerie Costa, an anti-Tesla protester.
Vinyl beat No. 1 seed Lunar Owls and Unrivaled MVP Napheesa Collier, will play Rose for title
Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Jordin Canada added 21 and the No. 4 seed Vinyl beat the top-seeded Lunar Owls and Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, who was named Unrivaled’s Most Valuable Player before tipoff, 73-70 in the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league’s playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings say receiver Paul Flatley has died at 84
Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84.