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Elections & Campaigns

Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate

NEW YORK — In a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday went after each other's ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10:38 am

Sports

The unbeaten Vikings are embracing Aaron Jones and effectively running the ball

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had an early lead in Green Bay and the ball back after a missed field goal by the Packers, when ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 4:08 pm

Elections & Campaigns

What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate

ATLANTA — Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, September 30, 2024 5:29 am

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Ex-Vikings QB Kramer says he has dementia, inspired to share by Favre’s revelation of Parkinson’s

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer has been diagnosed with dementia, he announced on social media. Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 27, 2024 5:05 am

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Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December

WASHINGTON — Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown for now while punting final spending ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:51 pm

Sports

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he’s had in the NFL in his career

MINNEAPOLIS — The knee injury that sent Sam Darnold to the sideline late in the third quarter was deemed minor enough by the Minnesota Vikings ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:27 pm

Elections & Campaigns

In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 20, 2024 5:05 pm

Sports

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

EAGAN — The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn’t move the needle much outside ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:31 pm

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Manzardo homers as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

CLEVELAND — Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:26 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Lutherans in Walz’s Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

KENYON (AP) — Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored in the congregation his Norwegian ancestors helped ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:05 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Suspect in apparent assassination attempt against Trump charged with federal gun crimes

The FBI said former President Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination ” at his golf club in West ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, September 16, 2024 10:46 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

WASHINGTON — The FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, September 15, 2024 5:16 pm

News

9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero

NEW YORK — With presidential candidates looking on, some 9/11 victims’ relatives appealed to them Wednesday for accountability as the U.S. marked an anniversary laced ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:36 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Key takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes and closed with a Taylor Swift endorsement

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first — and possibly the last — time. The Democratic vice president ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 5:32 am

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