Wildfires are common in the state. But scientists say this week’s damaging blazes in a northeastern region are a sign of more severe effects from a warning planet.

The two largest fires have now burned an area about the size of Minneapolis.

When you hear the name Paige Bueckers, most people think of the basketball star who led the UConn Huskies to the national title in April and made her WNBA debut on Friday in the Dallas Wings’ 84-99 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

The WNBA tips off its 2025 season with a marquee matchup as the Minnesota Lynx visit the Dallas Wings, with No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers making her debut.

The Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Saturday at American Family Field.

After being shutout for the fifth time in their last 14 games, the Milwaukee Brewers continue their desperate search for offense tonight versus the Minnesota Twins, who are now winners of 12 straight games.