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Forecasts are warning of a stormy Monday across southern and western Minnesota, with parts of the Twin Cities area under an elevated risk level. After 4 p. m. , scattered thunderstorms may roll in, packing the potential for large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. While a rare tornado isn’t impossible

health

College Exposure Scare Raises Concerns About Rare Tuberculosis Strain

A routine public health check has suddenly put a Southern California college on edge. Over two months last fall, visitors to Southwestern Community College may have shared airspace with a tuberculosis strain that shrugs off common treatments. Health officials have now set off a campus-wide alert, ur

sports

Game scores and schedules to kick off Vermont’s 2026 spring sports week

Vermont’s high school teams are back on the field this spring, with scores, schedules, and fresh matchups to watch. Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track, and Ultimate all see action, giving athletes and fans plenty to follow. Coaches share results quickly so families can track their teams wit

Pope Leo XIV’s peace message faces pushback from Trump

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U. S. , has spent decades in Peru as a missionary. He’s also a strong advocate for global peace. Yet President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and questioning his stance on nuclear weapons. In a 334-word social media

Catholic Leader Questions Pope’s Role in US Decisions

Vice President JD Vance, a prominent Catholic in the Trump administration, recently said the pope should avoid interfering with American policy. Speaking on Fox News, he suggested the Vatican focus on church matters instead of political debates. His comments came after a public fight between Preside

Hungary’s Election Shifts the Balance for Ukraine

Ukraine felt a sigh of relief when Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, took office after defeating long‑time leader Viktor Orban. The change could unlock a 90 billion euro loan that Kyiv needs to keep fighting Russia, though the new leader is not a strong supporter of Ukraine. Magyar’s cen

weather

Fire Alert: Stay Safe in Dry West Piedmont and Sandhills

Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. The National Weather Service says the risk of wildfires will grow through tonight, especially as gusts can push flames quickly across open land. Resid

Wrong‑Target Arrest Sparks County Investigation

A Minnesota county is digging into a federal raid that ended with the wrong man being taken from his home. In January, agents entered a St. Paul house with guns drawn, handcuffed an individual named ChongLy “Scott” Thao, and forced him out into the snow wearing only underwear and sandals. Thao later

entertainment

Celebrities Born in Late April – A Quick Snapshot

In late April, the entertainment world celebrates a wide array of talent. On the 19th, veteran actress Elinor Donahue turns 89, while musician Alan Price of The Animals reaches 84. That same day, actor Tim Curry turns 80 and the late Suge Knight of Death Row Records marks his 61st year. Moving to Ap

entertainment

Broadway’s New Titanic Hit Turns the Ship into a Pop‑Culture Party