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Browns radio guy refutes claim that Vikings 'destroyed' Deshaun Watson
If you ask Purple Insider's Matthew Coller about two days of joint practices between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns, he'll tell you that it was a miserable 48 hours for both offenses as the defenses dominated.
Pantera Perform “Walk” with Metallica Members at Minneapolis Club Show: Watch
Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jumped onstage to help sing the anthemic song. Pantera Perform “Walk” with Metallica Members at Minneapolis Club Show: Watch Spencer Kaufman
FEMA, state of MN open disaster recovery center in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A disaster recovery center opened Friday, Aug. 16, in Virginia to help residents with recovery after the severe storms and flooding earlier this summer. Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the state of Minnesota and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors.
WATCH: Vikings rookie gets a pick-6 on Browns in joint practice
The Vikings’ defense will have to work extra hard in 2024, as the team’s offense is expected to have a less-than-ideal season. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is out for the season, and now the team will have to rely on Sam Darnold full-time. Everyone on defense will have...
Twins lose Buxton to injured list but win in Texas anyway
Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the playoff-contending Twins won 3-2 at Texas on Thursday night. But they got bad news with Byron Buxton heading to the injured list at a key time of the season.
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Anchor Departing
News anchor Alix Kendall has announced plans to depart FOX O&O KMSP/9.1 (Minneapolis) after 25 years with the station, having anchored the station’s morning news since its launch. In her announcement, she said she plans to spend more time on her passion projects, including writing. Gray CBS/NBC affiliate KEYC/KMNF-LD...
Smith Foundry shuts down its operations for good
Smith Foundry in south Minneapolis is now a silent sentinel, closed for good. “This is very significant,” declares Dean Dovolis, chair of the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute. “A major change for the future of the neighborhood and a major opportunity for the residents to have really clean air.”
Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours before Thursday night's show, Pantera fans took their place in line outside Minneapolis' First Avenue. Mark Crawford and Tim McLean came from Milwaukee to take advantage of the venue's rare, small setting."Drum sticks, guitar picks, they're more likely to get tossed to you if you're in the front row," said McLean. Pantera isn't the only show the two friends are seeing in Minneapolis this weekend. They're also heading to U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night to see Metallica. The legendary metal band is playing two nights in Minneapolis."I've got so many Metallica tattoos and everything," said Matthew...
‘Woodland Corners’ Housing Project in Hackensack Awaiting Word on Funding
Woodland Corners is a proposed housing project in Hackensack that could lead to a 30-unit apartment complex being built. Project organizers are looking to secure a two-for-one matching grant from Minnesota Housing Financy Agency for small cities to construct workforce housing. The Resilient Housing Team, a part of the Hackensack...
Ravens, Chargers, Could Lose Trade Target to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had a rough 24 hours. After watching Kirk Cousins depart for the Atlanta Falcons, the team signed Sam Darnold as a bridge quarterback for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. Unfortunately for everyone involved, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury and will miss the entirety of 2024. Right now, Minnesota’s depth chart consists of Darnold, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall. These three are not good enough to make it through a full 17-game season, so the Vikings could trade for an experienced starter like Bailey Zappe.
The Vikings Just Got Away With HIGHWAY ROBBERY!
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Kirk Cousins Makes Statement After Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy’s Injury
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy‘s season-ending meniscus injury has rekindled debate surrounding the necessity of preseason games — leading Kirk Cousins to offer his insight into the matter. Cousins, who hasn’t played in a preseason game since 2021, addressed whether he would like to play this preseason...
“Pay Him the $10 Million:” Vikings Urged to Sign Former DPOY, All-Pro Corner
Consider former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond among those who think that Minnesota ought to onboard Stephon Gilmore. In fact, Diamond has been advocating for the move for a little while. On Monday, Gilmore visited with the Vikings, an interaction that led to some positive thoughts from Kevin O’Connell but nothing in terms of a firm deal. Diamond sees a clear need for that reality to change given the current state of Minnesota’s corners.
Blood sample drawn from semi driver in crash that killed 4
FLOODWOOD, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol served a search warrant Wednesday to retrieve a blood sample from a semi driver involved in a violent construction zone crash in northern Minnesota that claimed four lives. Court documents reveal that a witness to the crash, which happened on Highway 2...
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