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While Ole Miss prepared to host LSU in a top college football matchup, another Rebels team was already celebrating something bigger—a national championship gold medal. The Ole Miss Special Olympics flag football team brought home the ultimate prize from Minneapolis this summer.
After years of harmful coverage, Black communities in Minneapolis and Saint Paul are learning to trust local journalists again. The secret? Time, humility, and an ethic of love.
When a beloved 50-year-old pizza restaurant caught fire, neighbors launched a fundraiser to keep the entire staff paid during repairs. The community raised over $21,000 in days to support the workers waiting to return.
University of Minnesota students are testing Minneapolis gardens for contamination after federal agents deployed tear gas during protests last winter. The community science project aims to help residents understand if their homegrown produce is safe to eat.
Grammy winner Darius Rucker brought thousands to their feet with a powerful national anthem performance at WWE SummerSlam in Minneapolis. The lifelong wrestling fan delivered an unforgettable moment that united sports and music in celebration.
Fifty-seven athletes from Illinois just brought home 54 medals from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, finishing sixth overall among thousands of competitors. Local bowler Debbie Stewart from Rockford was among the medalists who set personal records and celebrated victories with teammates.
Renovation workers at St. Mary's Basilica in Minneapolis discovered stunning gold stencil artwork hidden beneath paint for over 75 years. The intricate designs, dating back to 1914, will be revealed again to worshippers by Easter Sunday.
An 11-year-old boy got his beloved stuffed dog back after Minneapolis airport police tracked it down using security footage and social media clues. The toy, named after his childhood pet who passed away, had been missing for four anxious days.
After ditching phones and laptops for pencil and paper, a Minneapolis high school teacher watched her students' reading confidence skyrocket from 46% to 95% in just five months. The experiment proves sometimes the best solution is the simplest one.
When thousands of Minneapolis immigrant families faced economic crisis this year, neighbors responded by raising over $1.5 million in rent relief and feeding 430+ households. Grassroots groups like Juntos Podemos continue organizing fundraisers and distributing groceries, proving community support endures even as headlines fade.
Packy Hanrahan dominated the PBA Cheetah Championship in Minneapolis, averaging over 263 across five games to claim his third career title and first televised victory. The 31-year-old bowler swept Matt Sanders 2-0 in the championship match, earning $20,000 and proving that perseverance pays off.
Bob Blake was just a kid from St. Paul looking for extra cash when he started working security for Prince. Three decades later, he credits the music legend with shaping his entire life path, including an unexpected career in clean energy.