Associated Press, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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Barrett scores 31, Barnes adds 17 in return from injury, and Raptors beat Timberwolves 110-105

TORONTO — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 22, 2024 3:11 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 men convicted of charges related to human smuggling after scheme led to an Indian family’s death

FERGUS FALLS — A jury convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:48 pm

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Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires, other dangerous jobs

HENNIKER, N.H. — When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:24 pm

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Prosecutors say 2 men prioritized money over human life leading to deaths of Indian family

FERGUS FALLS  — Two men put financial profit over human life when they attempted to smuggle a couple from India and their two young children ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:46 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border

FERGUS FALLS — A criminal network stretching from India to Canada made money smuggling families seeking better lives in the United States, including a man ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, November 18, 2024 5:07 am

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Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

MINNEAPOLIS — Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat processors, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 15, 2024 6:00 am

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US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:23 pm

Sports

Vikings still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

EAGAN — The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip, with no space or time to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:16 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man killed by police in Minnesota was being sought in death of his pregnant wife

ST. PAUL — A man who was shot and killed by Minnesota police officers was being sought in the fatal shooting of his pregnant wife, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:08 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota county to pay $3.4M to end lawsuit over detainee’s death

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s most populous county will pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged jail workers ignored the pleas of a 41-year-old man ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:07 pm

Sports

Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:02 pm

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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as prosecutors consider how to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:50 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Gov. Tim Walz vows to fight Donald Trump’s agenda while working to understand his appeal

EAGAN — Gov. Tim Walz vowed on Friday to make Minnesota a safe haven for the values that drove the Democratic presidential ticket he helped lead, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, November 10, 2024 8:01 am

Elections & Campaigns

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

WASHINGTON — Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:36 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:55 am

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