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September at MacRostie Art Center
MacRostie Art Center (MAC) and Reif Arts Council are pleased to announce receptions for two exhibitions to be held during the First Friday Art Walk on September 6. The Reif Center will host a closing reception for Garden Art, a group exhibition featuring paintings by Lea Friesen from 4—5:30 pm. From 4—7 pm, MacRostie Art Center will host the opening of Woods/Water: Entwined, an exhibition of photography by Jeremy Simonson and basketry by Shannon Lucas Westrum. The public is invited to attend First Friday receptions at both locations. ...
Register now for the lumberjack mile & 5K for United Way
Beards and flannel are encouraged for the annual lumberjack-themed run for United Way of 1000 Lakes. The chip-timed race will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Race day registration and packet pickup open at the Grand Rapids Public Utilities (500 Fourth St SE, Grand Rapids) earlier that day at 8 a.m. Since 2017, the event—which crosses the Mississippi River and winds through Veteran’s Park—has raised awareness and...
Our Win-Loss Prediction for the 2024 Vikings
The NFL regular season kicks off in eight days, and the anticipation is tasteable. The Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Ravens are the favorites to win the chip — so the powers are headlining the field. Minnesota, on the other hand, is expected to win six or seven, according to oddsmakers.
Pillsbury Doughboy, Donna Kelce host bake-off contest
MINNEAPOLIS — Back for its 52nd iteration, the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest enlisted the help of Donna Kelce, also known as Mama Kelce, mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Pillsbury, a General Mills brand, originally introduced the contest in 1949...
Twins beatt Blue Jays 2-0, ending 4-game skid
Pablo López pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jhoan Duran rebounded from a rough outing to record the save as the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game skid and beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Friday night.López (13-8) allowed six hits and and struck out three without a walk. The 28-year-old right-hander extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings and won for the fourth time in five decisions. López got the first two outs of the eight before Nathan Lukes singled his 100th pitch of the game. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli visited the mound but left his starter in...
Vikings Folk Hero Ruled Out for 2024 Season
2017. The Vikings clinch a first-round bye in the final week of the regular season. A week later, the organization watched the Saints beat the Panthers on their day off. Drew Brees and Sean Payton would come to the Twin Cities eight years after the Vikings lost in heartbreaking fashion in New Orleans’ living room. In an unlikely matchup, future Hall of Famer Brees and career backup Case Keenum would be battling it out.
Vikings Potential Landing Spot for $160 Million QB, MVP Runner-Up
The Minnesota Vikings made the best of a tough situation under center by drafting rookie QB J.J. McCarthy and signing free agent Sam Darnold this offseason, though each outcome fell short of ideal. Minnesota is built to win now on offense with the likes of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and...
Twins get finally catch an injury break with the first positive update in weeks
It's been a brutal stretch for the Minnesota Twins, a team that has lost eight of its last ten games and is being eaten alive by the injury bug. All of this is happening at the worst possible time, as the Twins remain just 3.5 games out of first place and in control of a Wild Card spot but are losing their grip on the wheel. There's a month left in the season, which is both enought time for Minnesota to get back on course or veer off the road completely.
Vikings finally make a move at quarterback but not even close to what fans would want
At some point, we are going to have to seriously ask ourselves if Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah knows what he is doing. Whether it be his methodology in NFL Drafts or how he choses to let star players go in free agency, it is hard for me to get behind what he is doing. I love Kevin O'Connell as a head coach and an offensive mind, but he is never given the best of ingredients.
Rapids Riders ATV Club Hosts Annual 'Ride & Rally'
GRAND RAPIDS—On September 20-22, hundreds of ATV riders from across Minnesota will be gathering in Grand Rapids, riding the area’s many scenic ATV trails. The rides are part of the annual convention of the ATV Association of Minnesota (ATV MN), the nonprofit State Association representing 70 clubs, and hosted this year by the Rapids Riders ATV Club. The 3-day event, also known as the fall ‘Ride & Rally’, brings together...
Talented Hibbing boys look to break long-standing streak
HIBBING—The last time a Hibbing High School boys cross country team advanced to the state meet was 24 years ago. Could that drought end in 2024? That’s the hope, and Bluejacket coach James Plese believes he has the team to do it. Now, everything has to fall in place for that to happen. ...
H/C boys XI to increase scoring chances
HIBBING—The Hibbing/Chisholm High School boys soccer team starts an new era when they open play for the 2024 season. That’s because the Bluejackets have a new coach, Logan Harvey, who will try to implement a new philosophy into the team—ball possession. Hibbing/Chisholm has to succeed in that department if it wants a successful season. “We’ve...
Plane Crash at Battle Lake Airport Involving 4-Year-Old Passenger
Battle Lake, MN – Just after noon on Saturday (August 31st), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a plane crash in Battle Lake. According to officials, the single propeller “Piper Super Cub” airplane was preparing to land at the Battle Lake Airport for the 18th Annual Gathering of Airplanes, an organized fly-in. As the 41-year-old male pilot from Kindred, North Dakota approached the landing strip, the plane lost power and the pilot was forced to put it down in a nearby corn field. The airplane initially touched down before flipping onto its top.
Brainerd Forward Kade Stengrim Commits to SCSU Huskies Hockey
Kade Stengrim, a promising 6'4" forward from Brainerd, MN, has officially committed to play hockey for the St. Cloud State University Huskies. Over the past two seasons with the Brainerd High School Warriors, he has demonstrated significant offensive talent, recording 42 goals and 40 assists in 54 games. His recent performances in elite tournaments, such as the USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp and the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, caught the attention of college recruiters.
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