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NFL Analyst Suggests Wild QB1 Idea for Vikings
After rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending meniscus tear last weekend, the Minnesota Vikings are on tap to start Sam Darnold in 2024. But one NFL analyst claims that solution isn’t wise and that Minnesota should explore a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars QB2 Mac Jones instead. Yes, him. “If...
Former LSU star could be on the NFL trade market
Sam Darnold will now be the starting quarterback for the entire 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings after rookie J.J. McCarthy will require surgery to repair his meniscus keeping him out for the entire season. Why does this matter you ask? Well, with Darnold thought to be a placeholder and...
Another Unsung Viking Comes out of the Woodwork
Nick Mullens didn’t even play for the Minnesota Vikings in the club’s first preseason game. He evidently didn’t need the action as a veteran entering his eighth season. Yet, in the same now-dreadful preseason contest, Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus and will miss the entire 2024 campaign.
Former NFL QB shares insane take about Justin Jefferson and Vikings WRs
With Justin Jefferson leading the way, a Minnesota Vikings pass-catching group that also includes Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones is one that many would consider to be among the best in the NFL. Well, former Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel apparently isn't among those who believe the Vikings...
“Pay Him the $10 Million:” Vikings Urged to Sign Former DPOY, All-Pro Corner
Consider former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond among those who think that Minnesota ought to onboard Stephon Gilmore. In fact, Diamond has been advocating for the move for a little while. On Monday, Gilmore visited with the Vikings, an interaction that led to some positive thoughts from Kevin O’Connell but nothing in terms of a firm deal. Diamond sees a clear need for that reality to change given the current state of Minnesota’s corners.
Ravens, Chargers, Could Lose Trade Target to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had a rough 24 hours. After watching Kirk Cousins depart for the Atlanta Falcons, the team signed Sam Darnold as a bridge quarterback for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. Unfortunately for everyone involved, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury and will miss the entirety of 2024. Right now, Minnesota’s depth chart consists of Darnold, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall. These three are not good enough to make it through a full 17-game season, so the Vikings could trade for an experienced starter like Bailey Zappe.
Star Playmaker Suffers Injury Scare at Browns Practice on Thursday
Update: Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Thursday that Cooper is "sore," per Zac Jackson. The Cleveland Browns are hosting joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings this week as they prepare for their preseason tilt on Saturday afternoon. Joint practices are a great way for the starters to...
State launching pilot program this school year to tackle absenteeism
ListenState launching pilot program to this school year to tackle absenteeism. It’s hard to believe, but students will be heading back to school in less than three weeks. The 2024 school year will mark the start of a new state pilot program to tackle absenteeism. Twelve school districts were given funding by the legislature to create new strategies to combat a big problem in the state.
In blog post, Kamala Harris urged bail fund donations for ‘front lines’ during 2020 riots
As riots shook cities across the United States in 2020, then-Sen. Kamala Harris authored a little-known blog post urging the public to help demonstrators “on the front lines” by donating to a bail fund that freed violent criminals. The blog post, which Harris published on her Medium profile on May 31, 2020, came amid riots […]
After George Floyd’s killing, policing defined Tim Walz’s tenure
MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota Reformer) – Public safety has proven to be the most difficult governing and political challenge of Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure. The pandemic fueled a spike in violent crime, while Minnesotans marched against police brutality after the murder of George Floyd. While most protested peacefully, others looted stores and set buildings on fire, including the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
The Vikings Just Got Away With HIGHWAY ROBBERY!
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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's path to Congress after winning her primary and breaking losing streak for 'Squad'
After two members of the Democrats' "squad" suffered primary defeats, Minnesota's Ilhan Omar has managed to break the streak for the progressive group of lawmakers, fending off several challengers in her own primary on Tuesday. Now, as she moves to the general elections in November, the Representative is likely to face little opposition.
Minnesota’s D.A.R.E. Program To Pivot From Drugs to Cyberbullying
Remember the D.A.R.E. program in school? We were never ever ever ever ever ever gonna do drugs, because the lion in a t-shirt (and NO PANTS) told us not to and to also snitch on our parents if we caught them doing drugs, whether it was recreational drugs or prescription drugs. We didn't know the difference, we just saw "drugs" and snitched.
Brooklyn Center police investigating deadly motorcycle crash
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in the north metro Thursday afternoon.Around 2 p.m., the Brooklyn Center Police Department responded to a crash near the 1300 block of Shingle Creek Crossing.Arriving officers found a man unconscious and "bleeding profusely," police say. Officers performed life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene.The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation into what caused the crash.The motorcyclist will be identified at a later time.
Brooklyn Center Nonprofit Provides Lifeline to Low-Income Families
The Brooklyn Center nonprofit Task Force Inc. offers a variety of services including food assistance for immigrant and low-income families. Located in a packed pair of rooms in the Brookdale West Professional Building at 5901 Brooklyn Blvd., it’s got heavy foot-traffic. “We are very busy, yesterday we had 61...
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