Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton swept through the South on Super Tuesday, with the front-runners claiming victory in their parties’ primaries in delegate-rich Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. Clinton also carried Texas, the night’s biggest prize.
Clinton wins Nevada; Trump takes SC
Hillary Clinton overcame a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to win the Nevada Democratic caucuses Saturday.
Protesters want officers who shot Jamar Clark to be charged
Protesters crammed into the office of Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman on Friday to press him to prosecute two police officers who fatally shot a black man last year.
Trump, Sanders prevail in NH
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders powered to victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday.
Broncos D dominates Panthers in 24-10 Super Bowl win
Peyton Manning gave himself a chance to have Super ending to his career, and Von Miller and the Denver defense made the plays to secure the title for the Broncos.
Wild place Brodin on injured reserve with broken foot
The Minnesota Wild have placed defenseman Jonas Brodin on injured reserve because of a broken foot.
Minnesota to tighten gun laws for abusers
Minnesota is part of an early wave of states passing laws to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders’ strong challenge
Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa.
Sano ready for move to right field with Twins
When the Minnesota Twins start spring training later this month, Miguel Sano will head out to right field for an audition at his new position.
Cruz tops Trump in Iowa; Clinton, Sanders too close to call
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz swept to victory in Iowa’s Republican caucuses Monday. Among Democrats, Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter enthusiasm to a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton.
Iowa caucuses: Tight races for both parties
Iowa kicked off voting in the 2016 presidential race Monday night.
3 female chauffeurs win $130K each in discrimination case
A federal judge has awarded damages to three Minnesota women who sued after they were dismissed from their chauffeur jobs because a Saudi prince wanted only male drivers.
St. John’s Abbey releases monks’ files in abuse settlement
St. John’s Abbey has released personnel files of 18 monks it says were credibly accused of sexually abusing minors.
Call for supplies as Oregon standoff enters second week
The occupation of national wildlife area by a small, armed group upset over federal land policies has stretched into its second week.
Militia members occupy US building in Oregon after protest
A family has occupied a building at a national wildlife refuge in Oregon and is asking militia members to join them.