Plaintiff’s attorney Jeff Anderson has released the names of eight priests from the Diocese of New Ulm whom he says have been “credibly accused” of molesting minors.
Packers adding Brett Favre to Hall of Fame in 2015
Quarterback Brett Favre will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and have his number retired next July 18.
St. Paul Saints to share new ballpark with Hamline
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Hamline President Linda Hanson on Wednesday announced a 25-year partnership agreement between the city of St. Paul and the university.
Minimum wage increases to $8 an hour in Minnesota
The hourly wage moves from $6.15 to $8, the first in a series of steps that will eventually set it at $9.50 an hour for big companies, including those with gross annual sales topping a half-million dollars.
NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules
The NCAA agreed Tuesday to settle a head-injury lawsuit by creating a $70 million fund to diagnose thousands of current and former college athletes to determine if they suffered brain trauma playing football, hockey, soccer and other contact sports.
Jury awards Ventura $1.8M in defamation case
On the sixth day of deliberations, the federal jury decided that the 2012 best-selling book defamed former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in its description of a bar fight in 2006.
Hughes dodges disaster in loss to White Sox
Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes was knocked out of a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning on Thursday night after being hit by Adam Dunn’s comebacker.
Official: Malaysian plane shot down over Ukraine
A Ukrainian official said a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down Thursday over a town in the east of the country.
Jeter, Trout lead AL over NL 5-3 in All-Star game at Target Field
Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball’s national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.
Fuld, Hughes lead Twins past Mariners 2-0
Center fielder Sam Fuld barely cleared the wall with his second home run of the season, and Phil Hughes pitched into the eighth inning.
9 killed, dozens hurt in Chicago holiday shootings
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says shootings over the Fourth of July weekend that left at least nine people dead and more than 50 more injured included eight incidents that involved police.
Nienstedt investigated for alleged misconduct
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he ordered the investigation himself after the claims were made against him.
US World Cup ends with 2-1 OT loss to Belgium
The U.S.’s World Cup ride came to an end as the team lost to Belgium in extra time.
Stillwater Lift Bridge to close due to high water
The Stillwater Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River will be closed to traffic in both directions from Monday morning until further notice.
Ronaldo helps Portugal earn 2-2 draw against US
Cristiano Ronaldo’s inch-perfect stoppage-time cross set up Varela for the equalizing goal Sunday in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against the U.S. at the World Cup.