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Joyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Young people bring Joyner Emerick hope for the future, which is why they serve on the Minneapolis Board of Education. When they were elected...
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Twins' Byron Buxton: Still running hot
Buxton went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs Sunday against the Brewers. Buxton collected his second multi-homer game this season, raising his season total to 11 with eight of those coming over the last 27 games. During that stretch, Buxton is slashing .378/.426/.755 with 20 extra-base hits including eight homers, 24 RBI, 26 runs and two steals over 108 plate appearances.
Minneapolis park workers on strike attend Minnehaha Art Fair to have more meaningful interactions
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday marked Day 18 of the park workers strike in Minneapolis.Rain didn't slow down the crowds at Minnehaha Regional Park on Sunday for the Minnehaha Art Fair, which provided a unique opportunity for LiUNA Local 363 members to share their fight through a more intimate interaction with people in attendance."It definitely helped for me to be able to hear from them what their perspective is and what's going on, rather than seeing that there's something they're striking against, but really what it is they're striking against," said Phys O'Higgins, who was attending the art fair on Sunday, and was...
St. Paul native, Twins alum Joe Mauer inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — He's known as a man of few words, but on Sunday, Joe Mauer shared a life's worth of gratitude and memories as he officially became a Major League Hall of Famer.Mauer was a high school phenom in both football and baseball in St. Paul and was named USA Today's High School Player of the Year in football in 2000 and baseball in 2001.He was drafted by his hometown Twins with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB Draft."It was truly an honor to be a (Minnesota Twin) and represent my hometown team," Mauer said.The future six-time...
Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline
What will the Minnesota Twins do at the MLB trade deadline? Who knows, but the Pohlads reportedly don't want to spend AT ALL. The post Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Brewers 8, Twins 7: At Least Nobody Saw That One
The bad news is that the Twins lost. The good news is that there was a lot of other stuff going on, so if a Twins game ends in a loss and there’s no one to see it, did it really happen?. To start, one Joseph Patrick Mauer was...
Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal + Plush Cow Adoption Event
Head to your local Chick-fil-A in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud on Tuesday 23rd for a free Kids Meal + a plush cow adoption event. Do your kiddos love Chick-fil-A? I don’t know many kids who don’t! So mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7pm for their special event FREE Kids Meal and Plush Cow Adoption Event. Kids meals will be FREE for all kids 12 and under, plus if you head into the restaurant for dine-in, your kiddos can “adopt” a plush cow, while supplies last.
Former 4th-Round Pick Predicted to be Vikings’ ‘Biggest Breakout’ in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings retooled their defense in the offense, adding several veterans who are expected to start or play key roles in 2024. However, they could get the most significant additional contributions from one of their own. Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder points to former fourth-round draft pick Camryn Bynum, who...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
The Complete Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection
At long last, a complete Vikings 53-man roster projection. And not a moment too soon. Rookies report to training camp today and the veterans are soon to follow. Vikings football, in short, is right around the corner. Included below is the culmination of several weeks of work. The past little...
GRRL now offers free checkout of state park passes
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has partnered with the Minnesota DNR to offer a free outdoor experience to cardholders. Now through June 2025, participating library systems across Minn. are offering cardholders a free, seven-day checkout of a state park pass. Six of GRRL branches are...
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