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BE OKs Three Sisters demolition
The Blue Earth City Council voted to proceed with demolition of the Three Sisters buildings in downtown Blue Earth during their meeting last Monday night, July 15. The decision was made to accept one of six bids for the demolition. That bid was from G&S Excavating of Blue Earth and was in the amount of $164,800.
2024 Mets Draft profile: Ethan Lanthier
Ethan Lanthier attended Northfield High School in Northfield, Minnesota, where he played varsity baseball for three years and varsity football for two. He was named to various honorary teams in both sports but excelled more on the diamond. In his senior year, he was named 2020-2021 Northfield Men’s Athlete of the Year and earned Class AAA All-State honors for posting a 1.05 ERA in 20.0 innings on the mound with 38 strikeouts while hitting .350. After graduating, he went undrafted in the 2021 MLB Draft and attended St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet is Sunday, July 28
ELLSWORTH, WI – The 46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet will be taking place soon on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the shade of the lovely Pierce County Fairgrounds. Admission is only $5.00 with kids 12 and under free. The gates will open at...
Brewers 8, Twins 7: At Least Nobody Saw That One
The bad news is that the Twins lost. The good news is that there was a lot of other stuff going on, so if a Twins game ends in a loss and there’s no one to see it, did it really happen?. To start, one Joseph Patrick Mauer was...
Minneapolis Park Workers' Strike Enters Third Week, Prompting Concert Cancellations and Unfair Labor Charge
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's (MPRB) workers represented by Local 363 continue their strike for the third consecutive week, with no resolution in sight despite ongoing mediation efforts. An official statement released by the MPRB on July 19th detailed the current status of negotiations and operations. The statement outlined that around 54% of Local 363 park workers remain on the job amidst the labor dispute and that forestry crews have been diligently responding to tree-related service calls following a recent storm. Despite these efforts, a $1.4 million wage gap persists between the proposals of the MPRB and Local 363.
Flash flood warning in effect Sunday as isolated storms drench Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday will bring a chance for isolated storms in the Twin Cities, and the next couple of days look to stay unsettled.Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are under a flash flood warning through 12:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms were producing heavy rain in those areas.The afternoon will bring more chances for storms. Nothing severe is expected, but there could be some heavier downpours. Activity should diminish once the sun sets.Sunday is also off to a humid, summer-like start. Temperatures across the state will top out in the lower 80s.More isolated storms are possible Monday and Tuesday as well.Expect average highs all week and increasing sunshine and temperatures as we head toward next weekend.
Epic Fun Alert: Minneapolis Aquatennial 2024 Kicks Off With Awesome Events & Star Power!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back next week with a lineup of free events, including its famous parade and spectacular fireworks show. This fun Minneapolis event is one of the most epic summer festivals in Minnesota!. What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial?. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the city’s...
Minnesota Vikings QB Situation without Kirk Cousins Revealed
The Minnesota Vikings are experiencing quarterback uncertainty with Kirk Cousins gone, but they have a strong foundation with four quarterbacks on the roster, including Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall, providing solid options to choose from. Darnold was drafted 3rd overall by the Jets in 2018. Mullens...
Sartell’s Mill District Gets Special Visitor
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Mill District achieved another milestone on Friday. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek visited the site. Varitek, Mayor Ryan Fitzhum, Representative Tim O'Driscoll, and other dignitaries toured the site and discussed future redevelopment plans. The Mill District received...
Wolves 115, Magic 100: Dillingham Drops 25-Point, 12-Dime Demo Tape
Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Orlando Magic entered their final game of the Las Vegas Summer League sitting a number of their marquee players. For Minnesota, TJ Shannon (left toenail) and Jaylen Clark (rest) did not play, though the former’s injury is not thought to be serious and more precautionary. For Orlando, they rested their 2023 and 2024 draft picks, Anthony Black, Jett Howard, and Tristan da Silva.
Six Minneapolis beaches close due to high levels of bacteria
Beaches on Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha are all closed due to high levels of E. Coli in the water. Beaches on Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha closed this summer after the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) found high levels of bacteria in the water.
Carlos Correa is Latest Twin to Land on IL for Injury He Claimed was Minor, Chris Paddack Joins Him
The Minnesota Twins are restarting their season this weekend but they will do it without Carlos Correa and Chris Paddack. The post Carlos Correa is Latest Twin to Land on IL for Injury He Claimed was Minor, Chris Paddack Joins Him appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Kevin O’Connell Cannot Comprehend Why Other Teams Don’t Want Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings hired Brian Flores a year ago. Kevin O'Connell is shocked another team hasn't tried to steal him since. The post Kevin O’Connell Cannot Comprehend Why Other Teams Don’t Want Brian Flores appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Our 9 Bold Predictions for Vikings Training Camp | 2024
Our 9 Bold Predictions for Vikings Training Camp | 2024. Minnesota Vikings training camp is about 24 hours away, as first-year players report for duty in Eagan. Veterans join on Tuesday, and fans return next weekend. So, we asked VikingsTerritory writers for their bold training camp prediction about the purple...
Despite position change, N'Keal Harry has a chance to be cut
Training camp and the preseason are the time for both youngsters and veterans to make their marks with their teams and prove they belong. Some of those players are trying to do so while learning new positions — like Minnesota Vikings tight end N’Keal Harry. Unfortunately, not all...
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