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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Indigenous athletes seeking gold at Paris Olympics

Indigenous athletes seeking gold at Paris Olympics

More than 50 Indigenous athletes from the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand will compete in the Paris Olympics.

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Jacob Bridgeman shoots an 8-under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead

Jacob Bridgeman shoots an 8-under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead

Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open. Patrick Rodgers, Martin Trainer and Andrew Novak were two shots back at the TPC Twin Cities. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson

Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson

The Minnesota Vikings still harbor heavy thoughts about Khyree Jackson. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores and those who got to know the rookie cornerback the best continue to grieve as training camp gets going. 
by The Associated Press

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Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Jabez Reeves, Emmanuel Matadi, Akeem Sirleaf and Joseph Fahnbulleh are representing Liberia in the 2024 Olympics but all have close ties to the North Star state. Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the U.S., estimated at around 30,000 people.
by Peter Cox

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French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp

Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp

Jordan Addison relished the start of training camp as much as anyone with the Minnesota Vikings. He said he found peace on the field with his teammates in a stressful time following his arrest in California on suspicion of driving under the influence. 
by The Associated Press

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