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Blue-green algae detected at Lake Nokomis beach; advisory issued
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is warning beach-goers about the presence of blue-green algae in a sample from Lake Nokomis. Parks officials released a statement Wednesday saying the latest sample taken from the lake's main beach revealed exceeding levels of Microcystin, a toxin produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
Man dead, woman and infant seriously hurt in Traverse County crash
DUMONT, Minn. — A man is dead and a woman and infant were flown to a regional hospital after a crash with a semi in Traverse County. It happened on Highway 75, near the intersection of 530th Street in Tara township, according to Minnesota State Patrol. At about 10:45...
Grade the trade: Timberwolves send KAT to Clippers in proposed deal
We know that the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster has undergone a good bit of work since the end of this past season on May 30. They are now deeper and more equipped to handle the pressures that come with playing in the extremely talented Western Conference. However, despite loads of evidence...
Former Vikings 1st-Rounder Signs with Colts
He just cannot shake the league, and the league for sure cannot shake him. Laquon Treadwell reemerged on Wednesday, signing with the Indianapolis Colts as NFL training camps began this week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted, “Colts signed free-agent wide receiver Laquon Treadwell.”. Treadwell, who turned 29 in June,...
Summer festival spotlight: Kolacky Days
Minnesota Now is continuing our summer festival spotlight series by heading south of the Twin Cities to the town of Montgomery in Le Sueur County. This week marks the 90th anniversary of the town’s weeklong festival, Kolacky Days. Montgomery has a strong Czech background and Kolackys are a Czech pastry that is served at the festival. Looking at the list of events, it seems like they have combined five festivals into one.
Wild Re-Sign Final Restricted Free Agent
All the obligations the Minnesota Wild had this summer are now complete. Everyone is able to play professional hockey under contract next season, as the Wild signed their final restricted free agent, Graeme Clarke. The winger was acquired in a swap with the New Jersey Devils for Adam Beckman and...
Former Vikings RB Changes Course, Signs With Texans
The Minnesota Vikings re-signing Cam Akers seemed to be a done deal, but at the 11th hour Akers changed course, signing with the Houston Texans on July 22, per the NFL transaction wire. A July 2 transaction on ESPN’s league transaction wire showed Akers was set to re-sign with the...
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Saga Takes Most Embarrassing Turn Yet
Green Bay Packers fans' favorite pick in the 2024 NFL Draft may not have been one of there own. The Minnesota Vikings trading up to select J.J. McCarthy has already paid dividends for Packers faithful in terms of pure entertainment. Reports around McCarthy at Vikings OTAs were embarrassing in May....
Dr. Allen Magnuson Park Photo Shoot Looking for Participants
Fergus Falls, MN – Landscape Structures Inc. and Dakota Playground are hosting a professional photo shoot at Dr Allen Magnuson Park on Monday morning, July 29th from 10 to 11. The City of Fergus Falls is looking for 30-40 participants ages 5-12 and 10-15 ages 2-5. Photos and videos...
Vikings Could Sign Familiar Running Back
Former Minnesota Viking Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans this week after a couple of months of fans’ belief that Akers would reunite with the purple team. No cigar. However, Minnesota could be interested in former Golden Gophers standout running back Mohamed Ibrahim. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson said on...
Sawatzke family is feeling the love
Aug. 9 Big Daddy Benefit will help former MLE principal. Eight years ago, Andy Sawatzke was the new guy in town. Maple Lake Schools had just hired him to replace the well-known and much loved elementary principal Kris Harlan who was retiring. “They took a chance on him,” said Lisa...
Karl-Anthony Towns Trade: Timberwolves, Knicks, Hawks Three-Team Blockbuster Proposal
In a proposed blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns could head to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and draft picks, as part of a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Hawks. Minnesota Timberwolves would receive Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Bruno Fernando, and draft picks from New York.
Mike Lindell's MyPillow agrees to pay nearly half million in overdue rent at Shakopee facility
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Mike Lindell's MyPillow may dodge eviction from another one of its Twin Cities buildings after a virtual court hearing on Tuesday morning.Delaware-based Exeter Finance filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging MyPillow is nearly $450,000 behind in rent payments for its Shakopee facility that houses an outlet store and a warehouse. The company has been leasing the space from Exeter since 2017.Both sides reached a payment agreement during Tuesday's hearing that states MyPillow won't be evicted if Lindell pays the remaining "rent and rears plus costs, interest and attorney's fees" by day's end.Lindell is represented in this...
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