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Micah Holien Game Report: @ Waubay/Summit
Great Plains Lutheran found a leader in Micah Holien as the squad took down Waubay/Summit on Friday. Holien was dynamite, rushing for 335 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 83 yards. Holien and Great Plains Lutheran will venture...
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.
1 killed, 2 others injured in Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — One man died and two others were injured in a shooting in Minneapolis Friday evening.Minneapolis police say they were called to the intersection of Lake Street and Park Avenue around 11:30 p.m. They found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound, who was taken to the hospital, where he died.A short time later, two men arrived at separate hospitals, both with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the two men were injured at the same south Minneapolis intersection.Officials say preliminary information indicates that a group got into a verbal argument, and someone fired their weapon.The name of the man who died will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. No one has been arrested.
The Mill to host family garage sale
After an unexpected opening in the schedule, The Mill in Waseca is planning on holding a multi-family sale next weekend, giving local families an opportunity to stock up on a wide range of household goods at a classic, big garage sale with a fun twist. Clothing, footwear, electronics and footwear will all be on sale along with many other items at the open, garage sale style event, which is slated to run from 10 am to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 and 9 am...
Myles Gaskin Suddenly Has a Big Plate
It seemed curious that the Minnesota Vikings would waive Kene Nwangwu. For some time, he has shown impressive straight-line speed as a kick returner. It wasn’t until this preseason that he started to look like a more traditional running back. As he was starting to turn a corner, though, Myles Gaskin ate his lunch.
CLASS C STATE TOURNAMENT: Young America cashes in on free runs in win over Union Hill
GREEN ISLE – When it comes to Labor Day weekend, you take a win any way you can get them. The Young America Cardinals know all about that. A team that has played multiple tight games in this tournament over the years took advantage of some sloppy defense early on to take control of the game and they never looked back in a 4-0 win over the Union Hill Bulldogs at Irish Yard.
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.
The Dance Center Closes After 59 Years
Neighborhood news happens thanks to member support. Started on Robert Street in 1965, The Dance Center is closed as a public dance studio. According to the St. Paul Voice, The Dance Center held its last recital in June and stopped offering classes and performances in July. Their current space at 2026 S. Robert Street will continue to be used for private classes, master classes, and theater choreography.
First Kiss apples now in season
ST PAUL, Minn. — It's apple season and to celebrate, the CFANS booth at the State Fair is full of fun apple facts and activities. (CFANS stands for the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences). In addition to the super-popular Honeycrisp, there are many other University of...
Hunter Frank Memorial Ride returning to support veterans
The biggest fear of anyone who’s lost a loved one in the armed services is that they will be forgotten. That’s what has driven Brandon Flores to keep going these past four years. His brother Hunter Frank died in 2020 while deployed with the U.S. Navy in El Salvador. Frank spent his formative years in Steele and Waseca Counties, and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Owatonna High School...
Twins News: Latest Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Brooks Lee injury updates
It's been a bumpy summer for the Minnesota Twins, a team that finds itself equal distance away from making the playoffs and being on the outside looking in. The Twins are chasing both the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals for a division title, but have a 3.5 game lead on the Boston Red Sox for the final Wild Card spot. It's looking like that's how Minnesota will get into the postseason, although two massive series in September could flip the board.
Plymouth Police Urge Motorists to Heed School Bus Safety Laws as New Academic Year Commences
As summer wanes and the familiar early morning hustle returns, Plymouth's streets once again echo with the sounds of school buses carrying the city's youngest residents to their halls of education. The Plymouth Public Safety Department has issued a timely reminder to motorists regarding the necessity of obeying traffic laws around school buses, especially those that safeguard children during their journey to and from school.
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