Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second

Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.

• Oct 28, 2024

Iran and Saudi Arabia join China and Russia in BRICS economic bloc

The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.

• Aug 24, 2023

Saint Paul Public Schools to open new East African elementary magnet school

St. Paul Public Schools to open a new East African elementary magnet school in September 2023.

• May 16, 2023

Tashitta Tuffa returning to Minnesota after being detained in Ethiopia

A Minnesota businessman is on his way back home from Ethiopia after being detained. And he was able to briefly speak to his son before boarding a plane home.

• Jan 2, 2023

Family: Minnesota man detained in Ethiopia has been freed, is on way home

An update to a story reported by WCCO this weekend: A prominent Twin Cities businessman who was detained in Ethiopia is now on his way home.

• Jan 2, 2023

Minnesota man detained in Ethiopia, family pleads for help: "I am absolutely concerned for his life"

Family members say it's been nearly two days since they--or anyone--has heard from Tashitta Tufaa, President and CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Network.

• Dec 31, 2022

Minnesota man detained in Ethiopia, family pleads for help

Family members say it's been nearly two days since they--or anyone--has heard from Tashitta Tufaa, President and CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Network.

• Dec 31, 2022