Twin Cities to host 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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The forecast for Mother's Day on Sunday is calling for a chance of rain, but after that, MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says the region is still on track for a big warm-up. "And then we're still trekking upward with those temperatures — 80s by Monday."
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Cases continue to trend up but statewide wastewater data shows some hopeful signs that trend is throttling back. Hospitalizations are up, but the number of intensive care admissions and deaths remain low.
Minnesota beat out three other states in its bid for the games. They’ll feature 15 team and individual sports, plus another five demonstration events, and attract tens of thousands of athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators.
While the weather forecast for the Twin Cities for Saturday is calling for warmth and sunshine, the traffic forecast for the metro area this weekend isn't so pleasant — with several major freeway closures planned.
Sparky the Sea Lion is back. The beloved pinniped show — a centerpiece of St. Paul’s Como Zoo for generations — will return this weekend, featuring a rotating cast of seven seals and sea lions.