A Texas judge tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial date for Adrian Peterson on a charge of felony child abuse for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son earlier this year.
December trial date set in Peterson abuse case
Twins fire manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons
The Twins said it was time for a new voice after Ron Gardenhire’s 13-year tenure concluded with 383 losses over the last four seasons.
Vikings bring back Peterson despite abuse charge
The Vikings reinstated Peterson on Monday, one day after he sat out a 30-7 home loss to the New England Patriots after he was charged with a felony in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his son.
Hospitals see surge in kids’ breathing problems
Hospitals in the Twin Cities are unusually busy treating children with severe respiratory problems that match the symptoms of an uncommon virus that’s sickened children in at least a dozen Midwest states.
Apple unveils smartwatch, bets on wearable devices
Apple unvieled larger iPhones, mobile payments, new software and its long-anticipated smartwatch Tuesday.
Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video
Ray Rice was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released that appears to show the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.
Minneapolis Council approves $1.6B light rail
The council voted 10-3 Friday in the last local approval needed for a $1.6 billion light rail project that would connect the city to the southwest suburbs.
Former Minnesota top cop to head St. Paul archdiocese response to clergy sex abuse
Timothy O’Malley, 58, will become director of ministerial standards and safe environment for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the archdiocese said Monday.
Businesses: Quake cleanup shouldn’t deter tourists
The earthquake that jarred California’s wine capital caused $1 billion in damage, as business owners mopped up high-end vintages to get the tourist hotspot back in shape for the summer’s final holiday weekend.
Minnesota retains top spot in ACT college entrance exam
The state’s high school seniors scored 22.9 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, ranking Minnesota first among 27 states in which at least half of graduates took the exam.
Aduba, Janney among creative arts Emmy winners
Uzo Aduba is an Emmy winner for her breakout role as a prisoner known as “Crazy Eyes” in Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black.”
Barr set high for other Vikings rookie Barr
The converted fullback from UCLA has the combination of size and speed to be a disruptive and productive player for the Vikings.
Pope OKs protecting Iraq minorities, wants UN OK
Pope Francis on Monday said efforts to stop Islamic militants from attacking religious minorities in Iraq are legitimate but said the international community — and not just one country — should decide how to intervene.
Missouri troopers to take over Ferguson security
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will take over supervising security in the St. Louis suburb that’s been the scene of violent protests since a police officer fatally shot an unarmed black teenager.
Slain officer mourned, family supported
Thousands of people have gathered in and outside a West St. Paul church to say good-bye to Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, killed in the line of duty a week ago.