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2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and...
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two...
Meet Hezly Rivera, the 16-year-old 'underdog' on the heavily favored US Olympic gymnastics team
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hezly Rivera planned to spend a significant portion of this summer learning how to drive. The 16-year-old is going to have to postpone that learner's permit test for a bit. She's joining Simone Biles on the U.S. gymnastics team at the Olympics instead. ...
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents serving warrants
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota, has been denied parole. The U.S. Parole Commission said in a statement Tuesday announcing the decision that he won't be eligible...
While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — She’s the face of her sport, and was among the best in the world before some athletes here even began competing. Now she’s in Minneapolis, aiming to earn a trip to Paris to lead the U.S. team — again. And her name is not Simone Biles. Jessica...
Apogee Enterprises: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $31 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $1.41. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to...
General Mills: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — General Mills Inc. (GIS) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $557.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 98 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to...
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...
Yellen announces efforts to boost the housing supply as high prices create a crunch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-pandemic years. Treasury Secretary...
