Olympics and Paralympics

August 13, 2008 1:04 PM

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 5

Day 5 of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

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August 12, 2008 11:44 AM

Phelps inches closer to record gold; U.S. takes bronze in men's gymnastics

Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle for his third gold medal, on pace for a record eight in a single Olympics. It was his ninth career gold, tied with Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi for most ever.

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August 12, 2008 11:30 AM

Anoka teen begins Olympic quest tonight

A recent graduate of Anoka High School will compete in his first wrestling match at the Olympics Tuesday night.

by Tom Weber

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August 12, 2008 9:06 AM

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 4

Day 4 of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

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August 11, 2008 11:06 AM

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Days 2 & 3

2008 Summer Olympics days photos: Aug. 9 - Aug. 11.

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August 9, 2008 6:00 PM

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Neighbors and friends are reacting with shock and sadness to the news that Todd Bachman, head of Minneapolis-based Bachman's garden center, was stabbed and killed in Beijing early Saturday. Todd Bachman's wife Barbara was seriously injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.

by Jessica Mador

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August 8, 2008 3:41 PM

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing, China.

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August 6, 2008 3:13 PM

A preview of the Beijing Olympics

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.