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MINNESOTA
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US–Plane Maneuver-Bomber
A pilot made sharp turn to avoid a B-52 bomber over North Dakota, then took to the mic to explain
SUMMARY: A SkyWest pilot made a sharp turn during a flight over North Dakota to avoid a military plane he said was in his path. The incident occurred Friday as Delta Flight 3788 approached Minot International Airport. The pilot apologized to passengers in a video shared online where explaining the unexpected maneuver. He notes the small airport lacks radar and relies on visual flight directions. SkyWest and the FAA are investigating the event. An Air Force spokesperson confirmed a B-52 from Minot Air Force Base was in the area for a flyover of the North Dakota State Fair. The pilot expressed frustration over the lack of warning about the bomber’s presence.
WORDS: 687 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 12:17 p.m. CDT
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US–Minnesota State Senator-Arrested
Minnesota lawmaker to resign after being convicted of felony burglary
SUMMARY: Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s lawyer says that she will resign after she was convicted of burglary. The Democratic first-term senator broke into her estranged stepmother’s home and told police she was looking for her father’s belongings. She was then arrested in April 2024. Mitchell has held the deciding vote in a closely split Senate. Mitchell represents a suburban district east of St. Paul. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special election to fill her seat “as soon as time permits” and return the Senate to full strength before the Legislature reconvenes for its regular session in February.
WORDS: 438 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 1:33 p.m. CDT
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US–Plane Maneuver-Bomber
Air traffic controllers didn’t warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says
SUMMARY: The U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane. A SkyWest pilot performed a sharp turn, startling passengers, to avoid colliding with the B-52 bomber that he said was in his flight path as he prepared to land Friday at Minot International Airport. The bomber was conducting a pre-approved flyover for the North Dakota State Fair. The Air Force says the Minot tower directed the bomber crew but didn’t inform them of the inbound SkyWest flight. The FAA, Air Force, and SkyWest are investigating. The FAA says the Minot tower is staffed by private contractors, not FAA employees.
WORDS: 543 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 10:07 a.m. CDT
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US–Medicaid-Immigration-States
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
SUMMARY: Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns. Minnesota stopped coverage for adults, and Illinois ended its program for people ages 42-64. California will cap enrollment starting next year. Doctors and advocates say it will only cost states more in the long run because more people will end up in hospitals. The Trump administration has shared Medicaid enrollment data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
WORDS: 1408 – MOVED: 07/19/2025 8:01 a.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US–Plane Maneuver-Bomber
A pilot made sharp turn to avoid a B-52 bomber over North Dakota, then took to the mic to explain
SUMMARY: A SkyWest pilot made a sharp turn during a flight over North Dakota to avoid a military plane he said was in his path. The incident occurred Friday as Delta Flight 3788 approached Minot International Airport. The pilot apologized to passengers in a video shared online where explaining the unexpected maneuver. He notes the small airport lacks radar and relies on visual flight directions. SkyWest and the FAA are investigating the event. An Air Force spokesperson confirmed a B-52 from Minot Air Force Base was in the area for a flyover of the North Dakota State Fair. The pilot expressed frustration over the lack of warning about the bomber’s presence.
WORDS: 687 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 12:17 p.m. CDT
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US–Plane Maneuver-Bomber
Air traffic controllers didn’t warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says
SUMMARY: The U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane. A SkyWest pilot performed a sharp turn, startling passengers, to avoid colliding with the B-52 bomber that he said was in his flight path as he prepared to land Friday at Minot International Airport. The bomber was conducting a pre-approved flyover for the North Dakota State Fair. The Air Force says the Minot tower directed the bomber crew but didn’t inform them of the inbound SkyWest flight. The FAA, Air Force, and SkyWest are investigating. The FAA says the Minot tower is staffed by private contractors, not FAA employees.
WORDS: 543 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 10:07 a.m. CDT
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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BKL–Fever Momentum
Uncertainty continues for Fever and Caitlin Clark as her healthy teammates carry their playoff hopes
SUMMARY: The Indiana Fever thought Caitlin Clark’s return might solve their wild first-half ride. They were getting healthy, beating good teams and starting to meet expectations. Then the two-time All-Star got hurt again in the final minute of last Tuesday’s game at Connecticut. Indiana lost by double digits the next night to defending champion New York. Clark missed last weekend’s All-Star festivities in Indianapolis and is likely to sit out Tuesday night when the Fever again play the Liberty. It’s all creating uncertainty about Clark and Indiana’s championship aspirations.
WORDS: 778 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 3:09 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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US–Stadiums-Royals-Chiefs
Chiefs press on with stadium negotiations on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs are negotiating stadium deals with lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri, raising questions about their future at Arrowhead Stadium. The team recently received an extension on a Kansas financing package, signaling a possible move from Missouri. Meanwhile, Missouri has offered funding, including bonds and tax credits, to keep the Chiefs. Both states are competing to secure the franchise. Arrowhead’s lease expires in 2031. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is weighing renovation or building a new enclosed stadium. The Kansas City Royals, sharing the current complex, plan to build a ballpark elsewhere.
WORDS: 626 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 11:57 a.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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BBO–Dodgers-Henriquez
Dodgers recall Edgardo Henriquez, designate Lou Trivino for assignment
SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers recall pitcher Edgardo Henriquez and designate reliever Lou Trivino for assignment. This comes after Trivino allowed two runs in one-third of an inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old has struggled this season, giving up 11 runs in 26 appearances. Henriquez, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been with the Dodgers organization since 2019. He made his MLB debut last season and has a 5.89 ERA in Triple-A this year. Henriquez was signed as an international free agent in 2018 and recently returned from a foot injury.
WORDS: 192 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 6:54 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Twins-Dodgers
Ohtani’s big homer and Smith’s 2 blasts help Dodgers end home woes with 5-2 win over Twins
SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer in the first inning after giving up a leadoff homer to Byron Buxton. This helped the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night. The Dodgers snapped a six-game home losing streak, their longest since 2017. Ohtani’s homer is his third in as many games. Will Smith added two home runs, and Andy Pages hit a solo shot in the seventh. Dustin May pitched 4 2/3 innings in relief, allowing five hits. Carlos Correa went hitless and was booed by Dodgers fans over the 2017 Astros cheating scandal in the World Series.
WORDS: 372 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 12:01 a.m. CDT
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BBO–Dodgers-Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani gives up his first homer of the season, then hits a 2-run shot of his own
SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani gave up his first home run of the season but quickly answered with a two-run shot of his own. On Monday night, Minnesota’s Byron Buxton hit a 410-foot homer on Ohtani’s second pitch. In the bottom of the inning, Ohtani responded with a 441-foot blast, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. Ohtani became the first Dodgers pitcher to homer in the first inning since 1977. He allowed one run and four hits over three innings, striking out three. Ohtani is building back from elbow surgery and has now homered in three straight games for the struggling Dodgers.
WORDS: 554 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 10:06 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Dodgers-Scott
Dodgers’ reliever Tanner Scott exits game with arm pain, MRI scheduled
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday’s game after feeling pain in his left pitching arm. The injury occurred during the ninth inning while Scott was facing Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers. Manager Dave Roberts says an X-ray and manual tests showed no issues, but Scott will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. Roberts suggests Scott may need to go on the injured list. Scott has a 4.14 ERA and leads the team with 19 saves this season. Before leaving, he gave up a run and walked two batters in two-thirds of an inning.
WORDS: 162 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 1:13 a.m. CDT
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GLF–Golf Glance
PGA Tour’s race to the postseason takes focus. Senior British Open goes to Sunningdale
SUMMARY: The PGA Tour heads back home for the final two-week push for the top 70 players to make the postseason. Everyone else seems to have stayed behind. The LPGA is back in action with the Women’s Scottish Open. Justin Leonard joins the other seniors from the PGA Tour Champions in the Senior British Open at Sunningdale in England. And LIV Golf has its final international tournament in the London area before the Saudi-funded league heads to the U.S. to play its last three tournaments. Nearly three dozen players in the British Open are playing the 3M Open in Minnesota.
WORDS: 1230 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 8:50 a.m. CDT
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BKL–Around the WNBA
WNBA set to quickly tip off second half of season after short All-Star break
SUMMARY: The WNBA tips off the second half of its season on Tuesday night with 10 of the 13 teams playing. Players weren’t thrilled having to play so soon after the All-Star break and hope to add more of a break in the next collective bargaining agreement that they are currently negotiating with the league. Atlanta has back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday while New York and many other teams have three games this week.
WORDS: 549 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 11:02 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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US–Trump-Sports Names-Timeline
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports. Those teams abandoned their old names years ago, while others have steadfastly maintained names and logos. Washington owner Josh Harris said earlier this year the Commanders name is here to stay, while the Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti made it clear after Trump’s comments that there are no organizational plans to revisit the change.
WORDS: 1404 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 1:04 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Royals-Cubs
Perez, Caglianone and Rave homers power the Royals to a 12-4 win over the Cubs
SUMMARY: Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4. Chicago’s Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4) in the second, but the rookie lefthander was in control for most of the first six innings. He allowed all four Cubs runs and seven hits while striking out six to help the Royals win their second straight. Kansas City got RBI hits from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to start a four-run fifth inning.
WORDS: 355 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 9:55 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Royals-Hill
Royals calling up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from minors for a start against the Cubs
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade. He is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts at Omaha. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the club’s plans after Monday night’s 12-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
WORDS: 182 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 10:33 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Cardinals-Rockies
Cardinals snap 3-game skid as the MLB-worst Rockies mark their 76th loss
SUMMARY: Willson Contreras led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Contreras hit a solo homer and an RBI single, giving the Cardinals the lead after trailing 2-0 in the third inning. Masyn Winn added three hits, including a game-tying double. Michael McGreevy pitched seven solid innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. The Cardinals snapped a three-game losing streak, while the Rockies marked their 76th loss in 100 games. Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado also contributed with doubles.
WORDS: 289 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 10:42 p.m. CDT
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US–Stadiums-Royals-Chiefs
Chiefs press on with stadium negotiations on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs are negotiating stadium deals with lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri, raising questions about their future at Arrowhead Stadium. The team recently received an extension on a Kansas financing package, signaling a possible move from Missouri. Meanwhile, Missouri has offered funding, including bonds and tax credits, to keep the Chiefs. Both states are competing to secure the franchise. Arrowhead’s lease expires in 2031. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is weighing renovation or building a new enclosed stadium. The Kansas City Royals, sharing the current complex, plan to build a ballpark elsewhere.
WORDS: 626 – MOVED: 07/22/2025 11:57 a.m. CDT
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NEBRASKA
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BBO–Royals-Hill
Royals calling up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from minors for a start against the Cubs
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade. He is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts at Omaha. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the club’s plans after Monday night’s 12-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
WORDS: 182 – MOVED: 07/21/2025 10:33 p.m. CDT
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