World War II veteran Jake Larson, a 100-year-old American best known on social media under the name ''Papa Jake," enjoyed giving hugs to the many fans he met during his trip to Normandy for D-Day commemorations.
An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men's screams. That's how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
Brett Lundell, who has been told his contract won't be renewed, and his supporters spoke at a Minnetonka School Board hearing. "I want to get the facts straight," the coach said.
Host Michael Rand goes in several directions: Checking on recent prep sports controversies with Jim Paulsen and a surprise Gophers coaching move. Also, the future of the Twins on TV and a dive into artificial intelligence.
With the ''Transformers'' franchise clearly at a crossroads, its latest protectors have turned to their deep bench of characters. But just adding more robots won't transform this tired series.
Johnson was the Twins pitching coach when he left the team in the middle of last season to become pitching coach at LSU, currently the No. 7-ranked team in the nation.
There were indications within the program that Natalie Darwitz, a former Eagan, Gophers and Team USA standout, and head coach Brad Frost had philosophical differences.
