Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is not seeking a fourth term, and nearly three dozen people want his job.
Large field firms up Minneapolis mayor’s race
Fire roars through E. Africa’s largest airport
A small fire swelled into a roaring inferno, destroying part of the aviation hub and hampering the continent’s air travel.
St. Thomas’ brick supplier closes its doors
The brick manufacturer that gave St. Thomas buildings their iconic look has laid its last brick after 128 years in business.
Weiner falls to 4th in new NYC mayoral poll
The mayoral hopeful plunged in polls among Democrats after admitting to illicit online exchanges. (New York Magazine)
ME: Wis. boy likely died soon after going missing
A medical examiner says 2-year-old Wisconsin boy likely died soon after his family reported him missing.
‘Glee’ actor Monteith died of overdose
Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner’s office said Tuesday. (Francis Specker/Landov)
10 killed in Alaska plane crash
An air taxi crashed Sunday at a small Alaska airport leaving the aircraft fully engulfed in flames.
Egypt: Security boosted after deadly clashes
Security forces boosted positions near a protest camp by supporters of ousted leader Mohammed Morsi as authorities Saturday plotted their next moves
Flags lowered for 19 dead firefighters
The nation mourns its biggest loss of firefighters in a wildfire in 80 years.
Dienhart to lead Schulze foundation
The executive vice president and chief operating officer will head the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.
Author, St. Thomas alumnus Vince Flynn dies
The bestselling author died Wednesday morning after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.
Puto, Gleason to remain in leadership
A search failed to find a new business school dean or International Education Center director.
Crews rescue girl, women from Iowa flood
Emergency crews are credited with rescuing a girl and two women from an SUV in northern Iowa that was submerged in floodwaters.
Class of 2013 becomes newest alumni
The class of 2013 graduates walked through the arches for the last time on their way to receiving their diplomas Saturday.
Dease honored at commencement
Saturday marked a special end for graduating Tommies, and for the Rev. Dennis Dease.