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METALLICA and PANTERA in Minneapolis: See epic photos
On Friday (August 16th), Metallica took their M72 World Tour to Minneapolis, Minnesota's US Bank Stadium, playing the first show of two "no repeat" performances at the venue. Mammoth WVH appeared in the opening slot, while the mighty Pantera played in direct support. The Texas groove-metal titans ripped through a hits-packed 11-song set, kicking off with "A New Level" and closing with "Cowboys From Hell."
Lewis Cine makes big hit, records 11 tackles in huge performance
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine looks more like himself these days. Cine, who was a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, missed much of the 2022 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a serious lower leg injury. Cine did not look fully healthy a year...
Vikings 2024 Win-Loss Prediction — from Fans
The Minnesota Vikings travel to New Jersey for a date with the New York Giants in precisely three weeks. And to get the wheels turning on a possible win-loss outcome for the 2024 team, we asked a handful of fans for their predictions. These are their responses. Instruction to all:...
J.J. McCarthy's replacement should keep the Vikings from making an unnecessary move
Although the Minnesota Vikings could trade for quarterback to replace the injured J.J. McCarthy, including for a familiar face in Joshua Dobbs, they do have a capable backup already on their roster in the veteran Nick Mullens. While they did add former Ole Miss star and Carolina Panthers backup Matt Corral in the immediate aftermath of McCarthy's season-ending injury, the Vikings should be alright.
David Festa is looking like a pitching savior the Twins desperately need right now
This time last year it was the Minnesota Twins starting pitching that was carrying the team and keeping its postseason hopes alive. Watching the Twins offense was like trying to light a match in the rain while the rotation offered some coverage, but this year the roles have seemingly been reversed.
Anthony Edwards Reveals Kevin Durant Listened To Only One Artist During The 2024 Paris Olympics, And It’s Not Who You’d Expect It To Be
Anthony Edwards has been integral to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ success in recent years. The 23-year-old star has displayed fantastic talent on the court, leading the Timberwolves to the conference semifinals while eliminating the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2023-24 NBA playoffs. However, Edwards, whom Stephen Curry...
Growing encampment in South Minneapolis prompts safety concerns
Welna Hardware is a family business with deep roots in South Minneapolis. “We’ve been on the block for seventy years,” owner Mark Welna says. But he explains he has concerns about a new neighbor. “We have another encampment in the old Super America parking lot,” Welna notes. “It’s...
Minnesota Vikings Will Sign QB Ryan Tannehill
The Minnesota Vikings want to win now and need a better back up plan for Sam Darnold than Matt Corral. With J.J. McCarthy season ending injury and the promise he was showing, the Vikings do not want to have a lost season, and that’s why they should sign Tannehill to back up Darnold.
Growing Leadership in the Workforce in Central MN
People are either born leaders or learn to be leaders. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation joined me on WJON for our monthly "Get a Job" segment. She identified how young people can become leaders. Cruikshank says 65% of youth involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters agreed their Big helped them reach a higher level of education than they thought possible. 52% reported their Big kept them from dropping out of school. 51.9% of high school students attending EPIC reported learning from someone in the field that was most effective for their career exploration. These numbers indicate some sort of mentorship can be beneficial for young people.
This Halloween Store is Ready to Open in St. Cloud
We are in the middle of August, in case you haven't checked a calendar. It's the time of back to school for both college and grade school/high school. Lots of people milling around big box stores picking up items that their kids need for the school year. What I have...
Bemidji family injured in Itasca County crash
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Bemidji family was injured in an Itasca County crash Saturday night. It happened along Highway 2 in Trout Lake Township around 5 p.m. Officials say the family was headed east on Highway 2 when the driver of a Dodge Journey made a...
Man killed, woman injured in crash between a motorcycle and an SUV
EAST BETHEL, Minn. — A woman was injured and a man killed on Saturday afternoon when a turning SUV struck a motorcycle in Anoka County. According to a press release from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, multiple departments were called to East bethel around 3:30 p.m. Saturday on reports of a crash.
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