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The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports

The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports

As sports betting has spread across the U.S., college athletes have increasingly faced harassment from bettors. A federal ban on wagers that concern individual performances could help, the NCAA says.
by Becky Sullivan

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‘An irreplaceable feeling’: Formerly incarcerated advocate votes in Electoral College

‘An irreplaceable feeling’: Formerly incarcerated advocate votes in Electoral College

Elizer Darris said voting in the Electoral College on Tuesday was “the culmination of a multidecade fight” to make sure the voices of formerly incarcerated people like him are heard.
by Nicole Ki

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In disputed Shakopee-area legislative race, voters share what was on uncounted ballots

In disputed Shakopee-area legislative race, voters share what was on uncounted ballots

While 20 ballots believed to have been discarded before being counted won’t be recovered, some voters who cast those missing ballots shared what was on them. They appear to show Rep. Brad Tabke’s narrow lead would stand up.
by Dana Ferguson

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