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'Americans should consider thinking about politicians more as their employees or contractors and not as their friend or their king. More civics education would be extremely helpful.' Opinion Forum USA TODAY July 13, 2026, 5:04 a.m. CT It's rare we hear the phrase "both sides" from readers in this political climate, but when we asked about problematic politicians earlier this week, we heard it plenty.

A report claims the Trump administration's halt on wind energy reviews jeopardizes thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact for Minnesota. Four Minnesota wind projects, which could power hundreds of thousands of homes, are at risk due to the apparent freeze. President Trump has expressed a strong opposition to wind turbines, and his administration has taken steps to slow or stop new projects.

Minnesota is allocating an extra $40 million to its Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program. This financial boost is expected to help provide housing stability for about 11,000 Minnesotans. State agencies will begin distributing the funds this summer to families needing assistance with rent or utilities. A $40 million boost to a state homelessness prevention program will soon reach thousands of Minnesotans.

July 13, 2026, 3:47 a.m. CT The 2026 Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event begins approximately at 8 p.m. ET (Netflix). Let's analyze MLB odds around the 2026 Home Run Derby odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. In 2025, Seattle Mariners C Cal Raleigh swatted 54 total home runs at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, enroute to his first HR Derby victory.

The SAVE America Act would require photo identification and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and prohibit universal mail-in voting across the country. Trump and his appointees have also unsuccessfully pressed states to surrender voter registration databases to federal authorities and have also sought – and seized – ballots and voting records.

The Minnesota Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 12, 2026, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 12 drawing 0-8-9 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning North 5 numbers from July 12 drawing 02-09-17-21-26 Check North 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results When are the Minnesota Lottery drawings held? Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 on July 11, his office said in a statement, USA Today reported. Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, started in the Senate in 2002. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-MN, was elected in 2006. Klobuchar, who is running for the governor of Minnesota, released a statement on the passing of Graham on Sunday, July 12. “It was a shock this morning to find out that my friend Lindsey Graham has died.

Staff Reports St. Cloud Times July 12, 2026, 11:31 a.m. CT A teenage male was sent to the hospital after a crash early Saturday morning in Big Lake. A 17-year-old male was driving a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 on Highway 25 near Pleasant Avenue when the pickup collided with a pole and unoccupied vehicles in Sherburne County, the Minnesota Highway Patrol stated. The teenager was not wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital.

Staff Reports St. Cloud Times July 12, 2026, 10:52 a.m. CT Two vehicles collided on Friday afternoon in Sherburne County. A 34-year-old woman was driving a 2015 Ford Focus north on Highway 169 at around 3:30 on July 10. A 44-year-old male, driving a 2023 Jeep Compass turned onto northbound Highway 169 at MP167 in Livonia Township. The vehicles collided in the intersection, the Minnesota State Patrol reported.

July 12, 2026, 10:38 a.m. CT Rep. Nancy Mace, who placed last in South Carolina's June gubernatorial primary, is seemingly considering a run to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham. Mace, who primary challenged Graham in 2014, took to X on June 12 to tease a run to replace him. The outgoing congresswoman posted a clip of Al Pacino's Michael Corleone character saying, "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in" from 1990's "The Godfather Part III." Mace captioned the clip with the quote.