On this day in 1951...
Gov. Jesse Ventura, formerly known as James Janos, was born in Minneapolis in 1951. We all know the story, right? Wrestler, mayor, governor, talk show host, and every now and then still in the news.
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Report: Jimmy Butler won't join Wolves at training camp
Media day is Monday and Butler reportedly won't be there.
1 killed in Wisconsin crash involving Minnesotan
2 others are hospitalized with "serious injuries"
Woodbury man breaks Superior Hiking Trail record – and his leg
The 32-year-old battled through the pain to finish.
Ellison denies allegations during AG debate
He was subjected to intense grilling during a televised TBT debate.
Allegation against Chinese billionaire turned over to county attorney
Liu Qiangdong was detained on suspicion of sexual assault last month.
Rep. Jim Knoblach abandons campaign ahead of MPR expose
MPR News was preparing to report that his adult daughter was accusing him of inappropriate touching.
Two of the world's best chefs will be in Minneapolis this fall
They're appearing at the American-Swedish Institute.
On this day in 1967 ...
On July 19, 1967, Minneapolis experiences some of the unrest in African-American communities seen nationwide as rioting breaks out along Plymouth Avenue. How long did it last? For the answer click on the headline above.