
The Associated Press


Rep. Omar Wins Democratic Primary in Minnesota
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota.

Rep. Omar Faces Repeat Primary Challenge in Minnesota
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections Tuesday.

Former Students, Colleagues Recall Teachers Tim and Gwen Walz
Jacob Reitan said he told Gwen Walz he was gay before he told his parents.

US Colleges Cutting Majors, Slashing Programs
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University.

Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation as “the vice president America deserves” at a raucous rally in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Minneapolis Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting
A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said.

Express Inc. to Close 95 Stores Including St. Cloud Location
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and the fashion retailer is seeking to sell the majority of its stores.

Regulators Monitor Tritium Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant
Minnesota regulators say they're monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant.

Minnesota Mom Charged With Killing Son; Body Found in Trunk
A mother was charged Monday in the death of her 6-year-old son whose body was found in the trunk of her bloodied car in a Minneapolis suburb last week.

Slovakia Stuns US in Shootout, Americans Out of Olympics
The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in stunning fashion after blowing a late lead.