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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,...
Meeting of the “Mine!”s as Twins win 9-3
It was a Battle At The Bat Rack as everybody wanted a chance at Detroit’s depleted pitching staff. Detroit’s pitching injuries meant that they had two Bullpen Games in the last four days. They needed rookie Keider Montero to eat some innings. He didn’t. The Twins had 13 hits, four walks, and four dingers.
Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Explains Why He Still Lives In A $400K Town House Despite Becoming The Highest-Paid WR In The NFL
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has explained why he still lives in a modest townhouse despite having become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Jefferson is one of the wideouts featured in the new Netflix series, ‘Receiver,’ in which we learned he lives in a $405K residence.
Minnesota United acquire DP forward Kelvin Yeboah
Minnesota United FC have acquired forward Kelvin Yeboah from Italian Serie A side Genoa, the club announced Saturday. The former Italian youth international is under contract through the 2027 season with an option for 2028. Yeboah occupies a Designated Player roster slot, which became open when midfielder Emanuel Reynoso was...
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
PJ Starr and Brea Copeland Wedding Announcement
We are delighted to announce the marriage of Brea Copeland and PJ Starr. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Minneapolis Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. Brea is the daughter of Robin Wertz and Byron Copeland. PJ is the son of Cynthia...
No One Hurt In Train Vs. Car Crash Early Sunday Morning
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- No one was hurt in a train versus car crash early Sunday morning. The St. Cloud Fire Department says they responded to the crash at 5:15 in the morning at the railroad intersection at 7th Street SE in St. Cloud. Authorities say when they arrived...
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.
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?
Minnesota weather: Rain and storms Sunday evening and overnight
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The muggy and very warm weather will likely continue in this upcoming forecast. Highs are expected to peak in the 80s and close to 90 almost every single day this week. Dew points will likely stay in the 60s with a few days peaking in the...
In Tim Walz, Democrats see a potential VP pick who can shore up the 'blue wall'
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz showed up on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” last week to blast Donald Trump and JD Vance as “weird” — part of a recent media blitz — the line of attack quickly gained traction among Democrats. Key among them was...
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