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Those Were The Days – Friday, April 25, 1913

Those Were The Days – Friday, April 25, 1913

From the Tower Weekly News, Friday, April 25, 1913.

When a leader breaks a law

When a leader breaks a law

Southern insurrection and Lincoln’s suspension of the ‘Great Writ.’ The Confederacy fired upon Fort Sumter. Lincoln responded with a call to arms—and a constitutionally explosive order.

Vikes' UDFAs include Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer

Vikes’ UDFAs include Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer

It’s a great situation for Brosmer to walk into as he’ll work directly with head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Lake Vermilion Area Weather – April 27-29

Lake Vermilion Area Weather – April 27-29

The best chance for strong to severe storms will be Monday afternoon and evening. All storm hazards are possible, including damaging winds, large to very large hail, tornadoes, and even heavy rainfall.

Knights beat Wild in OT

Knights beat Wild in OT

Best-of-seven first round playoff series is now tied 2-all as contest returns to Vegas.

3-run first jump-starts Twins’ win over Angels

3-run first jump-starts Twins’ win over Angels

Minnesota’s Richardson pitched into the sixth for …

Meet the full Vikings 2025 draft class

Meet the full Vikings 2025 draft class

The group is headlined by Ohio State left guard Donovan Jackson.

Judge forces $2.2 billion in wasteful spending

Judge forces $2.2 billion in wasteful spending

FEMA, USAID money is poured into woke programs instead of where it’s needed most—to save lives.

Vikings trade down No. 102, add Maryland WR Tai Felton

Vikings trade down No. 102, add Maryland WR Tai Felton

There is a lot to like about Felton starting with his ability to take the top off the defense.

Minnesotans will need REAL ID to fly starting May 7

Minnesotans will need REAL ID to fly starting May 7

Here’s what you should know.

11M deceased SSA records updated in major cleanup

11M deceased SSA records updated in major cleanup

‘Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security.’ – Elon Musk

Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge

Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge

Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license—all weekend!

Twins rout Angels, but lose Keaschall to forearm fracture

Twins rout Angels, but lose Keaschall to forearm fracture

One of MLB’s top prospects, the rookie’s provided a jolt to the Twins, going 7 for 19 with five stolen bases through his first 7 games.

Anthony Edwards shines late as Wolves take Game 3

Anthony Edwards shines late as Wolves take Game 3

The Wolves now lead the best-of-7 first-round series 2-1. Game 4 is Sunday in Minneapolis.

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and rec areas today

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and rec areas today

‘Free Park Day’

How Donovan Jackson won over the Vikings

How Donovan Jackson won over the Vikings

Selflessness: The Vikings No. 1 pick switched positions in mid-season, moving from left guard to left tackle—and dominated.

Lake Vermilion Area Weekend Weather April 25-27

Lake Vermilion Area Weekend Weather April 25-27

Near-critical fire weather conditions expected in northern Minnesota Saturday due to very low relative humidity. Rain chances return Saturday night, accompanied by thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday night into early Monday and again Monday PM.

Mankato student exposes 'anti-American’ Marxism training

Mankato student exposes ‘anti-American’ Marxism training

‘I believe what this university group is doing is alarming.’ At a recent anti-ICE protest organized by Mavericks for Change, students chanted, ‘No borders, no nations, stop the deportations.’

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for obstructing ICE

FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for obstructing ICE

The Milwaukee judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest, the FBI director says.

Twins drop rain-shortened game to White Sox

Twins drop rain-shortened game to White Sox

With the chance for a series sweep on Thursday at Target Field, Minnesota couldn’t get much of anything going offensively in a short, 3-0 loss.

Wild jump Vegas early to take a 2-1 series lead

Wild jump Vegas early to take a 2-1 series lead

Two Kirill Kaprizov goals make the difference as Minnesota never trailed for the second straight game.

Mayor silences Christian mom: ‘We don't do prayer’

Mayor silences Christian mom: ‘We don’t do prayer’

Attorney: ‘Rules governing legislative prayer do not apply to citizens’ public comments’

MN reps call for U.S. House Ethics review of Angie Craig

MN reps call for U.S. House Ethics review of Angie Craig

Craig is accused of staging campaign events with taxpayer-funded resources.

Some MN colleges, universities still operate DEI offices

Some MN colleges, universities still operate DEI offices

Institutions, like Mayo Clinic, believe the rather childish act of renaming their DEI offices will somehow escape the Trump admin’s notice.