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Smoke from raging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening air quality in some U.S. states. Parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other states were all ...

May 15 (UPI) -- A wide swath of the Midwest and Plains states is under a tornado watch and severe weather conditions are forecast to persist into next week, the National Weather service said Thursday.

The Capitals went 51-22-9 during the regular season, winning the Metropolitan Division title by 12 points over Carolina. They ranked second in the NHL in scoring, eighth in goals allowed, 13th on ...

Winona State interim president Kenneth Janz credits the university’s success to holding the highest graduation rate in the Minnesota State System with a 92% job placement rate for graduates.

Violent storms wreaked havoc across Midwest and Southern states throughout the U.S. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. From Oklahoma and Indiana to Texas and West Virginia, tornados, thunderstorms and fl… ...

Tax season can always be a fraught, stressful time for American taxpayers, especially those who are limited or fixed incomes, such as retirees. Thankfully, many states offer a number of exemptions ...

At least 15 million people in parts of the United States remain under winter weather alerts. Forecasters predicted as much as 8 inches of snow in Boston and up to a foot in northern Massachusetts.

I grew up in the Midwest and have traveled to all 50 states. When in the region, I love visiting Bayfield, Wisconsin, and Starved Rock State Park in Illinois.

India is the seventh largest country in the world, which is spread over 32,87,263 square kilometers. It is on 2.4 percent of the entire world. Currently, there are 28 states and 8 union ...

The Midwest is gaining popularity with Americans seeking affordability, cooler temperatures, and outdoor recreation. And that includes retirees. States like Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin are ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Some Teamsters in Minnesota and other Midwestern states have broken ranks with the national union in endorsing the Democratic presidential ticket. Teamsters Joint Council 32, which ...