Today in History: January 15, ‘Great Molasses Flood’ kills 21
Thu Jan 15 4:00 am
In Boston, a tank containing an estimated 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, flooding the city’s North End and killing 21 people in what was later dubbed the “Great Molasses Flood.”
Gophers struggle offensively in loss to No. 3 UCLA
Wed Jan 14 11:47 pm
Winners of seven of its last eight games, including a one-point win over then-No. 21 USC on Sunday, the Gopher women’s basketball team faced its toughest challenge yet Wednesday night. Chalk it up as another learning experience. Minnesota got 16 points from Amaya Battle and 15 from Mara Braun but struggled with consistency in a […]
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says
Wed Jan 14 10:10 pm
A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Remarks of Gov. Tim Walz’s address on ICE actions in Minnesota
Wed Jan 14 8:44 pm
The governor called on residents to film immigration agents: "if you see ICE in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest
Wed Jan 14 8:09 pm
Video shows the officer firing at the demonstrator, who grabbed his face and fell.
Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer says
Wed Jan 14 8:07 pm
The Liberian man was arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home.
MN lawmaker: ICE detains parent at a bus stop in Crystal
Wed Jan 14 7:52 pm
Rep. Cedrick Frazier, a Democrat, said the individual was detained in front of their child and a bus full of minor children.
Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out
Wed Jan 14 7:47 pm
Telecommunications and internet access to Iran's 85 million people were shut down on Jan. 8.
Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
Wed Jan 14 7:36 pm
Transplants of hearts, livers and lungs continued to see gains.
California’s scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides
Wed Jan 14 7:31 pm
The reopening Wednesday came three months ahead of schedule.
