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Fourth victim killed in Minneapolis shootings identified

Fourth victim killed in Minneapolis shootings identified

The fourth victim in a Minneapolis shooting on Tuesday has been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office. LeRas Francis Rainey, 28, of Minneapolis, died on Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales. Studio estimates released Sunday showed the film kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut, though it fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.
by The Associated Press

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In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.

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How Palantir, the secretive tech company, is rising in the Trump era

How Palantir, the secretive tech company, is rising in the Trump era

It may not be a household name, but Palantir is now one of the world's most valuable companies. Its "spy tech" is set to gain more government and military work in the Trump administration.
by Bobby Allyn

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Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Americans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, both from Duluth, have clinched a berth in the 2026 Olympic mixed doubles curling competition. The pair of Minnesotans beat Canada 8-4 at the world championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on Saturday to earn a fifth-place finish that was enough for a spot in Milan-Cortina.
by The Associated Press

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