South Ridge senior Zyere Alexander makes a pitch during the second inning of the Panthers' Class A semifinal game against New Ulm Cathedral on Thursday, June 12, at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud.

Rebecca Ropers, who has served as interim executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of Minnesota Duluth since July 2024, will be taking on the role permanently.

Suzanne Heegaard of Prayercast, MNN’s sister ministry, says, “This is a very holy week for Muslims. They prepare for months, trying to procure a seat or a ticket, with packing [and] preparations.” ...