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Twins Rumors: Low-risk trade targets who are perfect for backing up Byron Buxton
The training wheels were taken off and Buck was allowed to play center field freely, and whatever happens, happens. The result is a .285 hitter with 9 home runs and elite defense and speed. Durability will always be the question with Buxton, who has eclipsed 100 games just once in...
Man drowns in Lake Marion after falling off inflatable device; another rescued
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — One man drowned and another was rescued from the water in a southern Twin Cities suburb over the weekend, authorities said.The Dakota County Sheriff's Office said its deptuies, along with the Lakeville police and fire departments, responded to Lake Marion at Antlers Park around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses reported a potential drowning after seeing a wave from a nearby boat knock two men off an inflatable device.A bystander jumped into the water and saved a 19-year-old man, the sheriff's office said, but the other man went underwater and did not resurface.Around 8 p.m., a dive team found that man dead, 40 yards offshore in 8 feet of water. The sheriff's office identified him as 26-year-old Reynaldo Antonio Patishtan Hernandez of Northfield."We thank and commend the bystander for his heroic, lifesaving efforts of the 19-year-old and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Patishtan Hernandez," the sheriff's office said.
Business owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board
ListenBusiness owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board. Lev Roth works the front desk at a downtown Minneapolis condo building, helping residents use the building’s facilities and keeping an eye on who’s coming in and out. Roth says they have run into frustrations in recent years, like workplace safety concerns and scheduling headaches.
44 years after career, Bobby Bryant to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor
It's been more than four decades since Bobby Bryant was intercepting passes for the terrific Minnesota Vikings defenses of the 1960s and '70s, and now at the age of 80 he will experience life in the team's Ring of Honor.
Vikings Looking to In-House Playmaker to Become New Red Zone Threat
Kevin O’Connell understands that scoring in the red zone is difficult. At the Annual League Meeting, the Vikings’ head coach took on the subject, noting that the crowd of ultra-talented defenders makes it difficult to get the full six points instead of settling for just three: “I think red zone defense is on a whole different level than what it’s been just with the type of skill sets and body types and length that defenses have.”
Five Gopher Women Earn CSC Academic All-America Honors
MINNEAPOLIS – Five Gophers have been named to the At-Large Division I Women's College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® teams, the organization announced on Tuesday. Mya Hooten (gymnastics) and Madeline Wethington (women's hockey) were named CSC First Team Academic All-Americans, while Annie Moen (rowing) made the second team. Gianna...
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Minnesota Golden Gophers
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Minnesota, which enters its fourth season under coach Ben Johnson.
The J.J. McCarthy Mini-Saga Could Soon End
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is mere days from training camp and is not under contract. Accordingly, many have wondered if he’ll sign his deal beforehand — otherwise, he cannot fully participate in the event. And while the rumor mill has stipulated McCarthy wants his signing bonus...
Adam Thielen is not excited about facing ex-Vikings teammate Kirk Cousins in-division
It is amazing what can happen in two years. This time two years ago, Kirk Cousins and Adam Thielen were entering another season working together within the Minnesota Vikings offense. Now, they will be competing opposite each other twice annually in the NFC South. Thielen is entering his second season with the Carolina Panthers, while Cousins is entering his first year with the Atlanta Falcons.
Anthony Edwards and LeBron James Make Big News with Recent Announcement
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and NBA legend LeBron James have made headlines with a major announcement. James is set to star alongside Edwards in a new Netflix docuseries, with Edwards taking the lead role. The series, which will be similar to Netflix’s NFL “Quarterback” series, will ...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Justin Jefferson Receives Final Ruling in Ex-Girlfriend’s Child Custody Hearing
According to a New Jersey family court judge, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is a father. The Daily Mail's Alex Raskin reported that Judge Aldo J. Russo issued an order that Jefferson and his ex-girlfriend, Andrea Galea, would share joint legal custody of a minor child. The child had previously been the subject of a paternity case. In February, Raskin reported that Galea accused Jefferson of pressuring her into having an abortion after she became pregnant in 2023. Galea gave birth to a baby girl, Stella, in December, according to the paternity lawsuit. Raskin wrote that both Galea and Jefferson requested paternity testing in their counterclaims in January. Galea also pushed for financial support and healthcare coverage from the wide receiver.
Cheryl Reeve Said What Everybody Thinks About Caitlin Clark Out Loud
On Sunday, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever came into Minneapolis and took down the Minnesota Lynx, 81-74. Clark's appearance led to yet another record-setting, sellout crowd. Sunday's attendance at the Target Center marked the largest regular-season crowd in the franchise's history, trailing ...
NBA May Offer Marc Lore and A-Rod a Seattle Expansion Peace Offering to Back Off Timberwolves
Glen Taylor, Marc Lore and A-Rod are expected to hold arbitration hearings over the Minnesota Timberwolves soon... or are they? The post NBA May Offer Marc Lore and A-Rod a Seattle Expansion Peace Offering to Back Off Timberwolves appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
New energy to push the city forward, Chirpich is new Heights city manager
Only 11 months ago, Aaron Chirpich and the City of Columbia Heights celebrated the opening of a new City Hall. The facility has been hailed as a unique public/private space that’s drawn attention from other Minnesota cities. At the time, Chirpich served as the community development director and was...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
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