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With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open
Editor’s note: The Reformer is covering the 15 or so races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature. For a primer on the battleground races, including loads of easy-to-read data on the districts, read our first story in the series. WINONA — Two Democrats and a Republican are vying to replace one of Minnesota’s longest-serving […] The post With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Jason Doktorczyk selected by Minnesota in 2024 MLB Draft
RENO, Nev. - Nevada RHP Jason Doktorczyk was selected in the ninth round (No. 278 overall) of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins, Monday. Doktorczyk is Nevada's eighth MLB Draft selection since 2019, and the third pitcher tabbed over the past two seasons. Kade Morris (third round, New York Mets) and Peyton Stumbo (20th round, Pittsburgh Pirates) heard their names called last year. Over his two seasons (2023-24) at Nevada, Doktorczyk struck out 150 batters over 148.1 innings of work, picking up eight wins. He posted a strikeout-to-walk ratio of over 4:1 over 25 career appearances (all starts)....
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.
Gold Blooded Podcast with Amaya Battle, Tori McKinney and McKenna Johnson
The latest episode features two freshmen for the 2024-25 season. Season three of the Gold Blooded Podcast continues with Amaya Battle hosting with guests Tori McKinney and McKenna Johnson. Battle hosts the podcast that deep dives into all things Gopher women's basketball with guests including current players, alumni, staff members and more.
A Dialogue with Rick Dildine, New Artistic Director at Children’s Theatre Company
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Rick Dildine as their new Artistic Director. Dildine assumed the post on July 1 - he replaces Peter C. Brosius after 27 years leading the organization. We talked to Dildine about what drew him to CTC, the boundary pushing and important work produced by CTC, and how you as adult members of our community can support our nationally-recognized, locally treasured theater.
Soulforce Community Dinner combines art, history and intersectional activism
Last Thursday, the James Beard award-winning restaurant Owamni, the soul food catering business Cooks of Hope, and Nixta, which operates the Beard-nominated restaurant Oro by Nixta were serving up bites on a North Minneapolis rooftop. The mix of cuisines aligned with a new exhibition at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery that celebrates the collaborations between Black, Brown, and Red Power movements in the Twin Cities beginning in the late 1960s, connecting those movements to what was happening nationally.
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.
Isaac ‘Brooks’ Wenzel Signs On To Hot AC ‘KS95.’
Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel joins Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC “KS95” KSTP St. Paul, MN, for weekends and fill-in work. “My earliest memories listening to the radio were on this station, so this is a really cool moment for me,” Wenzel said on social media. Wenzel most recently hosted afternoons for Alpha Media “Bay Country 94.5-92.1” KBAY San Jose/KKDV Walnut Creek, CA. Before that, he served as MD/afternoon personality for Cumulus Media WFMS Indianapolis (95.5).
Sanders dominates mat at Edison Summer Slam
The Twin Cities wrestling community came together on July 12 for the 2024 Summer Slam, hosted at Edison High School in Minneapolis. On the day of wrestling, Park Center’s Jackson Sanders represented the Northwest Suburban area at the event. Summer Slam is an annual fundraiser for the Edison High School wrestling team to support their expenses. The event, which was free but encouraged donations, included a barbecue for attendees and a slew of wrestling matches that included high-level high school wrestlers and collegiate wrestlers.
Twins Acquire Rylan Bannon From Mets
The Twins have acquired infielder Rylan Bannon from the Mets, per their transaction log at MLB.com. The return isn’t specified, though it’s typical for midseason trades of non-40-man players of this ilk to send cash the other direction. Speculatively speaking, Bannon may have had an out clause in his deal with the Mets; he was hitting well in Triple-A Syracuse prior to this swap.
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man who pleaded guilty for his role in a 2022 St. Cloud murder has been sentenced. A Stearns County judge Monday afternoon sentenced 55-year-old Paul Coleman to 16 years in prison for the shooting death of 39-year-old Michael Batsche. Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding...
New St. Cloud downtown director named
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says she has a “deep love” for her hometown. Lolmasteymaugh became director of the Downtown Alliance at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce in early July. “When I was offered this position, I was seeking a change that aligned with my career aspirations," she said....
St. Cloud's newest ice cream shop serves up homemade honey lavender and caramel latte
ST. CLOUD — There's a new artisan ice cream shop in St. Cloud. Jupiter Moon Ice Cream of St. Joseph, which serves hand-crafted ice cream, opened a second location in June in the old gift shop in Munsinger Gardens. The shop experiments with roughly 100 flavors, rotating them across...
St. Paul native Joe Mauer will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
St. Paul native Joe Mauer will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, along with three other former Major League Baseball players, including a manager. Mauer, a catcher, who played in 15 seasons with the Minnesota Twins and grew up playing baseball in St. Paul, was...
Everyone made the same joke about Twins’ 1st-round pick in MLB Draft
Minnesota sports fans are getting some real déjà vu this week. The Minnesota Twins used their first-round pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft on shortstop Kaelen Culpepper. The 21-year-old out of Kansas State went to the Twins with the No. 21 overall selection. Ok Kaelen! With the 21st pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, we have selected... The post Everyone made the same joke about Twins’ 1st-round pick in MLB Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stretch of dry, cooler weather begins Tuesday in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Aside from a slight chance of isolated showers on Tuesday, the next few days of the forecast look dry.We're also going to cool down a bit, with a stretch of below average weather lasting through the weekend.Highs on Tuesday will be in the upper 70s in the Twin Cities, with sunshine, moments of clouds and possibly some stray showers.Wednesday will be the coolest day of the week as high pressure starts shifting toward the upper Midwest.By the weekend, temperatures will get to the lower 80s. Humidity shouldn't be much of a problem this week.
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