Powerful Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan: Shindo 7 Shaking Triggers Tsunami Advisories and Widespread Alerts
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN — A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southern island of Kyushu on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, registering the maximum possible intensity on Japan’s seismic scale. The violent tremor, which originated at a shallow…
Echoes of the Past: A Teacher’s Bid to Flip Minnesota’s First Congressional District
NEW ULM, Minn. – Two decades ago, a political novice with a background in teaching embarked on an audacious campaign to unseat a seemingly entrenched Republican in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. That Democrat, then a history teacher and football…
Minnesota’s Cannabis Frontier: Inside the High-Stakes Rollout of a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
MINNEAPOLIS — At the bustling intersection of West 25th Street and South Lyndale Avenue, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of flavored vapor and tobacco. Here, the Loon Smoke Shop has long served as a neighborhood anchor, a place where…
San Antonio’s Spooky Season: Why Fall is the Ultimate Time for a Texas Family Getaway
While the sweltering heat of a Texas summer often drives travelers toward the coast, those in the know are increasingly turning their gaze toward San Antonio during the autumn months. A recent three-day excursion during the tail end of July—a preview of…
Backyard Neighbors: How to Coexist with Wildlife During the Spring Nesting Season
As the frost retreats from the landscape and the first blossoms of spring emerge, homeowners across North America often find their domestic tranquility interrupted by an unexpected arrival: a wild guest. From the Minneapolis suburbs to the wetlands of…
The Modern Professional’s Guide to Google Voice: Unlocking Cloud-Based Communication
In the contemporary digital landscape, the concept of a "phone number" has undergone a radical transformation. No longer tethered to a physical SIM card or a single piece of hardware, the modern professional’s point of contact is increasingly…
Shadows in the Classroom: How a Federal Immigration Surge is Reshaping Minnesota’s Schools
In the quiet corridors of Minnesota’s public schools, the echoes of the COVID-19 pandemic have been replaced by a new, more pointed anxiety. Four years ago, the entire educational system pivoted to remote learning in a collective, desperate search for…
A Homecoming Ten Years in the Making: How Nia Coffey Found Her Rhythm with the Minnesota Lynx
By [Your Name/Journalistic Staff] For the Minnesota Lynx, the 2026 WNBA season has been a masterclass in adaptation. Facing the challenge of a roster reshaped by free agency and the expansion draft, and weathering the temporary absence of superstar…
Beyond the Classroom: How CTE is Reshaping the Future of Minnesota’s Workforce
This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s 2026 Capitol Reporting Workshop for Minnesota youth, with financial support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Daily Pivot: A New Path for Modern Students Every day, as the clock…
Bridging Generations: The Collaborative Artistry of "Sakowin Synergy"
In the heart of Minneapolis, the All My Relations Gallery has become a vibrant nexus of contemporary Native American expression. The current exhibition, "Sakowin Synergy," serves as more than just a display of visual art; it acts as a profound…
