Minnesota schools won $2.2 billion in new funding the last time the Legislature met, but as lawmakers reconvened this week, the 2024 legislative session thus far carries little hope of a splashy education encore. Restraint, instead, is the message, and it’s been heard by education advocates, who nonetheless plan to continue to push for additional […]
Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, had an open “tallboy” beer in his car when he was pulled over by police in Texas and arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Saturday, according to a police affidavit obtained by The Star on Monday. The elder Mahomes faces a single felony charge […]
During an otherwise cheerful and festive week on Wheel of Fortune, one contestant’s early game frustrations turned into an admittedly “testy” moment with host Pat Sajak during the bonus round. As the show continues its 41st season, which is slated to be Sajak’s last, the host has had enough memorable moments — good and bad […]
Dec. 26—Editor’s note: This concludes a series of Journal “exit interviews” with the outgoing three members of the City Council — Isaac Benton, Pat Davis and Trudy Jones. Outgoing District 6 representative Pat Davis said being an Albuquerque city councilor was his best job. And he’s had a lot of them. Davis, a former Washington, […]