Minnesota Gov. Walz and President Trump speak by phone in aftermath of ICE shooting

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published Monday, came as
Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine

Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening.
Two-thirds of Maryville short-term rentals failing to pay guest tax

Maryville City Manager Ryan Heiland addressed the issue of short-term rentals not paying the additional 5% transient guest tax at a recent City Council meeting. Out of the 60 short-term rentals in Maryville, only 21 are legally
Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly
Carrie Underwood, Shinedown, and Creed to headline 2026 Velocity Festival at Field of Dreams

Carrie Underwood, Shinedown and Creed will headline the 2026 Velocity Festival, an expanded three-day music event taking place over Labor Day weekend – September 4–6, 2026 — at the historic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville,
