Saint Paul
capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota
- Jul 15
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- Jul 13
FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, agents told, as fatal shootings draw scrutiny
Federal agents were told the FBI would stop investigating assaults against immigration officers, leaving ICE to investigate itself, after two fatal shootings in two weeks. DHS and DOJ deny any policy change.
- Jul 3
Hamburg's green bunker marks two years as a park-topped landmark drawing millions
The former WWII flak tower in St. Pauli, now topped with a 7,000 sqm park and 4,700 plants, marks two years since its July 5, 2024 opening.
- Jun 25
Lionel Richie cuts concert short after dizziness, postpones Chicago and Columbus dates on doctors' orders
The 77-year-old singer left the stage less than an hour into his opening night in Minnesota, telling the crowd he felt unsteady. Doctors have ordered him to rest ahead of a planned return in Pittsburgh.
- Jun 22
US judge blocks subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats after finding DOJ probe politically motivated
A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department’s grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials were issued to harass political opponents, shutting down a probe into opposition to immigration enforcement.
- Jun 15
Ivory Coast snatches late 1-0 win over Ecuador after three woodwork blows at World Cup
Amad Diallo's 91st-minute strike earned Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending the South Americans' 19-game unbeaten run.
