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Gophers: 5 defensive players that need to step up in 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team is about to start fall camp, but first, the Gophers head to Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. They’re projected to take 12th in the new 18-team conference, and there’s not a ton of buzz around the program entering 2024 after going 6-7 last year. They’ll need more from their defense this year to improve on that record. They allowed more than 26 points per game last season.
Minnesota Football Preview: Can the Gophers improve their passing game?
The Gopher football offense has an identity. There is zero doubt that this is a rushing offense, typically running inside-zone, that uses the ground game to set up a quick passing game to move the ball down the field. We have seven seasons with PJ Fleck leading this program and...
DFL reports record-breaking fundraising within first 48 hours of Kamala Harris' campaign for president
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris began her campaign for president, the Minnesota DFL says it has seen record-breaking fundraising.Within the first 48 hours of the Harris campaign, the DFL says it raised over $200,000 through digital fundraising alone. The first 24 hours of the campaign were the strongest, with more than $100,000 donated online."Grassroots DFLers are turning their enthusiasm into time and resources that will help us keep Minnesota blue in November," said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. "Our party is energized and ready to help Kamala Harris prosecute the case against Donald Trump."Harris...
Inclusive Day of Play to promote accessible playgrounds across Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — From New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Waconia, to Hopkins, WCCO has covered the evolution of accessible play. But there is still a long way to go.Gillette Children's playground is fully accessible, much to the delight of a young patient named Faith."She lights up and she laughs and just enjoys everything about it," said Josie Laleman, Faith's mother. "She would probably choose to play all day long (laughs)!"Faith lives in Marshall, where her mom helped lead an effort to get an accessible playground there. "Playgrounds give us an opportunity to communicate with people who communicate in all different...
Standard Communities Makes First Investment in Minnesota
Standard Communities, a national multifamily housing investor and developer, has made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County Community...
Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so
A Minnesota law passed in 2023 directed the state’s utilities to generate all of their electricity from “carbon free” sources by 2040 — an aggressive goal meant to make Minnesota a leader in climate adaptation. Now, regulators are grappling with how to implement the plan approved by DFL lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tim Walz while […] The post Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Cheer on Minnesota's Olympic athletes with KARE 11 Sunrise
MINNEAPOLIS — Beret? Check. Crepes? Check. Pep Rally for Paris plans? CHECK. For the next few weeks, KARE 11 Sunrise invites viewers to experience the people and places who helped shape Minnesota's elite Olympic athletes — through somewhat of each competitor's lens. Join the KARE 11 Sunrise team...
Mental health patients experience delays, study shows
MINNESOTA, USA — Health experts say a new study confirmed what they already know: Some folks don't get the care they need when they need it. Delays in mental health services not only impact patients, but the systems that care for them, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Health and Wilder Research.
NFL world reacts to Vikings quarterback announcement
The Minnesota Vikings will need a new starting quarterback this upcoming season after longtime quarterback Kirk Cousins left the team to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. And as the team heads into training camp, head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced that the first-team quarterback will be Sam Darnold. During...
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