Council puts focus on motorcycle awareness

The Albert Lea City Council has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, with Mayor Rich Murray and A.B.A.T.E. members advocating for road safety after three motorcyclist fatalities in Minnesota this year.

May 9

Nationals Bombard Phillies with 17 Hits in Wiemers' Record Onslaught

James Wiemers etched his name in Nationals lore with a record-breaking performance, leading Washington to a 17-hit demolition of the Phillies. The rout showcased the Nats' offensive firepower, overwhelming Philadelphia's pitching staff in a statement win. Initially reported by ESPN, the game highlighted a turning point in the NL East rivalry.

May 9

Pulisic, USMNT Stars Skip Gold Cup Amid Rest, Club Duties

May 9

Clark Sidelined: Fever Star Out at Least 2 Weeks With Quad Strain

May 9

Mavericks Defy 1.8% Odds to Land No. 1 Pick, Eyes on Flagg

May 9

PSG Crushes Inter 5-0 for First Champions League Crown in Record Rout

May 9

Bank Stocks Surge on Record Trading, Double-Digit Loan Growth

Major U.S. banks kicked off 2026 with blockbuster first-quarter earnings, fueled by record trading revenue and robust loan expansion. Wall Street rallied as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and peers crushed estimates amid resilient fundamentals. The results signal a healthy sector poised for the year's second half.

May 9

Oil Boom Lifts Energy Sector Past Earnings Forecasts

May 9

US-China Trade Talks Restart as Tariff Clouds Loom

May 9

CRE Rebounds: Office Transactions Surge 20% in 2025

May 9

U.S. Retail Sales Hit $752B in March, Fueling 4.4% Growth Outlook

May 9

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 9

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

May 9

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 9

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 9

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 9

CDC Report Highlights Need for Increased Awareness of HIV Prevention Pill

A daily pill known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can effectively prevent HIV infection. A new CDC report indicates that awareness and usage of PrEP remain lower than needed among individuals at substantial risk.

May 9

Brooklyn Park Murder Case Closes: Mom Valesha Parker Jailed for Sheltering Son

May 9

Man Charged with Attempted Assassination at Washington Dinner

May 9

Klobuchar's Fraud Fight Plan Fuels Minnesota Governor Bid

May 9

Wildfires Force 50,000 Evacuations North of Los Angeles

More than 50,000 people fled their homes as the explosive Hughes Fire tore through rugged terrain north of Los Angeles, fueled by fierce winds and bone-dry conditions. Firefighters mounted a rapid assault on the blaze, which charred 15 square miles in hours, amid ongoing battles with deadlier fires that have claimed 28 lives. With red flag warnings lingering, the crisis underscores California's relentless wildfire threat.

May 9

16-Year-Old Shooter Kills Self After Wounding Two at Colorado High School

May 9

Georgia Prosecutor Drops Historic RICO Case Against Trump

May 9

EPA Urges Spill Reporting After Recent Train Derailments Raise Alarm

May 9

NASA Pushes Artemis III to Late 2027 Amid Orion Flaws

May 9