Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources announced Sunday it will close Mille Lacs Lake for walleye fishing Monday night, a first for the state’s marquee walleye lake.
Zimbabwe alleges 2nd American illegally hunted lion
Zimbabwe’s National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority accused Jan Casimir Seski of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, of shooting the lion with a bow and arrow in April near Hwange National Park, without approval, on land where it was not allowed.
Minnesota, center Erik Haula agree on 2-year contract
The Wild announced the deal Sunday with the restricted free agent.
Scientists find closest thing yet to Earth-sun twin system
Scientists have identified a “close cousin” to Earth that’s orbiting a sun-like star and might harbor life.
Maple Leafs hire longtime Devils exec Lou Lamoriello as GM
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired longtime NHL executive Lou Lamoriello as general manager on Thursday, bringing in an experienced executive to try to turn around the franchise.
St. Thomas hosts National Senior Games
Athletes ages 50 and up competed against each other July 3-16 in the National Senior Games, a biennial sports competition designed to keep older athletes active.
Life details of Tenn. shooter emerge, but motive elusive
Bits and pieces have emerged over the past few days about Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez’s troubled life. But two significant pieces of the puzzle are missing: Why did he ambush two military sites, killing four Marines and a sailor? And was he propelled to do so by his own demons or at the direction of someone else?
Turkey suspects Islamic State behind bomb that killed 31
Authorities suspected the Islamic State group was behind an apparent suicide bombing Monday in southeastern Turkey that killed 31 people and wounded nearly 100.
Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth’s bid for Grand Slam
It was the first British Open to end on Monday since 1988 because of a brief rain delay Friday morning and 10½-hour wind delay on Saturday.
Trout wins MVP as AL All-Stars top NL 6-3
Mike Trout became the first player in 38 years to homer leading off an All-Star Game, then became the first player to take home the Midsummer Classic’s MVP award two years in row.
Trout, Harper, plenty of fresh faces highlight All-Star Game
This is an age when The Kids are All Right — a record 20 of the 76 All-Stars for Tuesday night’s game are 25 or younger, according to STATS.
The Latest: Greek austerity bill submitted to parliament
Greece’s finance ministry says the draft bill needed to start talks on Greece’s third bailout has been submitted to Parliament.
BMX pioneer Scot Breithaupt found dead; cause undetermined
Scot Alexander Breithaupt, who helped turn BMX bike racing from a backyard backwater into an international action sport, has died, authorities said.
Options for bike lane near St. Thomas explored
Saint Paul Public Works is exploring alternative options for a bike lane after the Saint Paul City Council voted to delay the project initially intended for Cleveland Avenue.
Twins recall star prospect Miguel Sano from Double-A
One of the prized prospects in all of baseball, Sano was recalled from Double-A Chattanooga before the Twins opened a four-game series against the Royals.