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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Minnesota Lynx
On Saturday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled west to face Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever stole the first game of the season series back in July, but the absence of Collier played a big part. During the second matchup, Clark, once again, made WNBA history. She ...
‘Just soak in this gratitude’: Minnesota Lynx ride winning streak, vibes into celebratory weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — For the second season in a row, the Minnesota Lynx are hosting a celebratory weekend honoring franchise icons. Last season, the 25th season in franchise history, the Lynx celebrated their silver anniversary with festivities across three days and two games. They honored the players on the franchise’s All-25 team and raised Sylvia Fowles’ No. 34 jersey into the rafters.
Minneapolis Seeks to Amplify Diverse Voices on City Boards and Commissions
To foster a wider range of voices and perspectives, the City of Minneapolis has put out a call for diverse applicants to serve on its numerous boards and commissions. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure that these panels accurately reflect the city's demographics and benefit from the insights of its varied population. According to the city's announcement, they are actively seeking individuals from different walks of life, including youth, entrepreneurs, retirees, neighborhood advocates, and residents with a keen interest in contributing to the city’s continued growth.
A Vikings-Lions trade to replace J.J. McCarthy with shocking rival
The Minnesota Vikings came into the 2024 season with the task of replacing their former quarterback, Kirk Cousins. They needed to address this situation and do so quickly. Having stable quarterback play is how they would keep Justin Jefferson happy and if Jefferson is happy, so are the Vikings. They...
3 Timberwolves Players Underrated in NBA 2K25 Ratings
NBA 2K25 is set to release soon, and while Minnesota Timberwolves players received some favorable ratings, several seem underwhelming. Anthony Edwards boasts a notable 93 overall rating, while Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns score 85 and 88, respectively. However, key players like Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Mike Conley are rated lower than expected given their contributions and accolades. Many believe these rankings overlook their significant talent and impact on the team.
Patterson ready to shine for hometown Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS — For Lu’Cye Patterson and his dad Lucas, basketball is family. Reggie Wilson: "Why was Minnesota the choice for you for your last season?" Lu'Cye Patterson: "Just coming back, getting to see my little brothers, my little sisters, grandparents, people that haven't seen me play college basketball before in person, the whole coaching staff with the Gophers really welcomed me in with open arms. It was just like a no brainer for me."
Hall of Famer Rod Carew adds a new title: U.S. citizen
SANTA ANA, Calif. — He's one of the greatest baseball players ever to play America's pastime. Now, at age 78, former Minnesota Twins star Rod Carew is officially an American citizen. The legendary baseball Hall of Famer took the Oath of Allegiance on Friday from the director of the...
Vikings fan favorite could be cut before the start of the 2024 season
Last month, the Minnesota Vikings made the decision to bring back veteran corner Duke Shelley, who developed into a fan favorite during his previous tenure with the team in 2022. Some of that old excitement about Shelley immediately reappeared after the Vikings signed him in July, but since then, the...
Recent migration out of Minneapolis debunked
Victoria Stavish at the Minnesota Star Tribune is reporting the prevailing anecdote in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest following George Floyd’s murder was that droves of people moved out of Minneapolis. According to new data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, it wasn’t true.
Cave drives in 3 runs as Rockies beat Yankees 9-2; Aaron Judge’s consecutive game HR streak ends
NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Cave had four hits and three RBIs and fell a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Yankees 9-2 on Saturday. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who leads the MLB with 49 homers, went 0 for 2 with a walk and had his consecutive game home run streak halted at four. Judge grounded into a force out in the first inning, flew out in the third, walked in the fifth and was hit by a pitch in the eighth, ending his bid — at least temporarily — to hit 50 homers for the third time in his nine-year career.
St. Paul's East Side celebrates and supports families ahead of the new school year
ST PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul’s East Side community came together Wednesday to celebrate and prepare both students and families for the new school year. About 5,000 people attended the 14th Annual Back to School event, organized by Family Values for Life. Students could pick up backpacks filled with school supplies and new clothes, while families could also receive a box of food.
2 Children Airlifted After Crash at Rural Minnesota Intersection
Isanti, MN (KROC-AM News) - Two children were among the four people airlifted to a hospital in the Twin Cities following the traffic crash this morning in east-central Minnesota. The Isanti County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of an injury crash around 11 AM at a rural intersection...
Two Vehicle Crash in Elk River
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- There was a two-vehicle crash in the construction zone in Elk River. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday on northbound Highway 169 at the interchange with Highway 10. A Jeep was going north on Highway 169 when a car exited westbound Highway 10 and crossed the northbound lane in front of the Jeep.
Source of mysterious sheen on Mississippi River revealed
COON RAPIDS, Minn — A mystery has been swirling around the Mississippi River all week: Where did a sheen on the water come from?. The sheen was first reported on Tuesday, at the Highway 610 Bridge in Coon Rapids, and another was reported Wednesday morning near West Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
After a year closed, Homestead Hospice House is working to reopen
The news came to a shock to the community when it was announced last summer the Homestead Hospice House atop the hill behind the Owatonna Hospital would be closing. But, as with most things, there is a silver lining, and the Hospice House Board asserted the closure of the facility would lead to a new opportunity. “When we got the news it was shocking, but we always hoped it would...
Heat Advisory Sunday Across Southeast Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for southeast Minnesota, in effect from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm Sunday. Heat and humidity across the region Sunday afternoon will drive heat indices to near 101, and may cause heat illnesses. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the...
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