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Early leader in Vikings QB battle for No. 2 job might surprise people
For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings are going to enter the upcoming regular season without Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback. So far, it seems like Sam Darnold has a pretty tight lock on the starting job for Week 1, but behind him on Minnesota's quarterback depth chart is where things are a little more unknown.
Kenyon Post 78 shows fight, resilience to reach substate finals
The Kenyon Post 78 American Legion baseball team is fighting to see another day. Fight is the operative word. Mason Torgeson showed a lot of fight when he mounted a double-digit pitch at-bat to help start a rally when his team needed it most. Kenyon trailed Cannon Falls 6-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of an elimination game in the Divison II East Central substate tournament. ...
Blaine City Council to Hold Public Hearing on JD Trailers' Truck Sales Proposal in Industrial District
The City Council of Blaine, Minnesota, is opening the floor to the public for a hearing on a proposed conditional use permit that could change the face of truck sales in the city's industrial district. According to a public notice, JD Trailers Properties LLC is seeking permission to initiate truck sales at a site located at 10070 Davenport Street NE. The petitioner is pushing for approval within the Heavy Industrial (I-2A) zoning district of Blaine, setting the stage for a community deliberation on development and land use.
Coon Rapids Whiz Kid Grabs Spotlight, 7-Year-Old’s Acting Talents Shine with Minnesota Twins TV Ad
At the tender age of seven, William Kroeger, a student at Morris Bye Elementary in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is already making waves in the world of acting. Encouraged to explore his artistic interests, William found his niche in acting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was just four. He began with online acting classes and soon after performed in a stage production of "Seussical" in October 2020. "So my mom signed me up for online stage and then I did Seussical in October 2020,” William said.
Three members of beloved Atlanta family gospel group killed in Wyoming plane crash
ATLANTA — Three members of a beloved Atlanta family gospel group were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming on Friday, a statement posted to the fourth band member's Instagram said. The statement on the Instagram of Autumn Nelon Streetman, attributed to Gaither Management Group, said her mother, Kelly...
WEM hires new middle school principal
Eagan resident Myles Knutson was introduced Monday, July 22 as the newest WEM Middle School Principal during the Board’s regular July meeting. Knutson has more than a decade of experience in the field of education, most recently as the Differentiation Specialist at Prior Lake-Savage School District. After graduating from...
Bloomington's Free On the One Music Festival to Ignite Central Station Park with Urban Rhythms and Culinary Delights
Mark your calendars for the beat-infused On the One Music Festival, hitting Bloomington on August 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by The Avant Garde and spearheaded by the indefatigable Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this third-annual show promises an unmissable lineup of urban eclectic tunes right at the heart of Central Station Park. According to the official press release from the City of Bloomington, the festival is set to bring a diverse array of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, and the potent rhythms of spoken word, all served up for zero dollars because, you heard that right, it's free.
Playoffs bubble boys preach patience at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. – Andrew Putnam tries not to think about it, but it's an unavoidable reality for PGA TOUR golfers. For most of the year, players are focused on the shot in front of them, doing their best not to think about the next hole, round or tournament. But as the calendar turns to late July, pro golfers' minds begin to wander. In three weeks, the FedExCup Playoffs begin, with only the top 70 players in attendance. In four weeks, 50 players will guarantee their spot in next year's Signature Events. Who will be there?
Morristown’s new city clerk carries on a family tradition
Cassie Eldeen had a busy first day in her new position as City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Morristown. July 1 was also the same day of the City Council’s monthly meeting. This gave Eldeen a chance to be introduced to the greater community by Mayor Tony Lindahl.
Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
Bloomington Opens Registration for Adult Fall Sports Leagues
For those in Bloomington with an itch for some recreational competition, your moment in the sun has arrived – or, depending on your sport of choice, your moment under the gymnasium fluorescents. Bloomington Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet for athletic thrill-seekers, announcing the start of registration for their fall adult sports leagues. So, lace up those sneakers, dust off those kneepads, it's game on.
'People's Champ' Joel Dahmen draws crowds at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minnesota — Fans have flocked to the TPC in Blaine for a chance to see their golf favorites play in the 3M Open. One of those favorites may not be atop the leaderboard, but Joel Dahmen is carving out a niche as the People's Champion. The 36-year-old has...
J.J. McCarthy: I’m focused on getting better, not when I’ll be starting
The Vikings have installed Sam Darnold as their No. 1 quarterback to kick off training camp and one of the questions raised by that choice is when they’ll make the switch to first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. By trading up to take McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in April,...
Great Plains Multi-Day Severe Threat
Thanks to a stubborn, slow-moving low-pressure system, a large portion of the Great Plains will deal with a storm threat over the next few days. Sunday's risk reaches from the South Dakota through Nebraska, and down into the northwestern Kansas. There's a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) in parts of the High Plains for the potential of damaging wind gusts. Although, a couple of tornadoes cannot be completely ruled out.
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