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Anthony Edwards Receives Unexpected Invite From Star Boxer
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards continues to ramp up his preparations for the upcoming season. Despite just being a few weeks removed from his gold medal-winning run with Team USA in the Paris Olympics, Edwards is back in the lab, conditioning his body for another long grind with the ...
Nick Saban's first ESPN College GameDay prediction is for UNC football vs. Minnesota
Following a legendary coaching career, Nick Saban has embarked on his next career path. Saban is the newest addition to the ESPN College GameDay crew, as he made his debut with the team in Ireland ahead of the opening day matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech. Of course, one...
$21 Million Backup Expected to Fill In for Vikings Pro Bowler
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is expected to miss the start of the 2024 season as he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL. How much additional time Hockenson misses remains unclear. But ESPN’s Kevin Seifert speculated on August 22 that it could still be around Week 5 despite Hockenson’s appearing to progress in his rehab.
3 Timberwolves Players Underrated in NBA 2K25 Ratings
NBA 2K25 is set to release soon, and while Minnesota Timberwolves players received some favorable ratings, several seem underwhelming. Anthony Edwards boasts a notable 93 overall rating, while Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns score 85 and 88, respectively. However, key players like Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Mike Conley are rated lower than expected given their contributions and accolades. Many believe these rankings overlook their significant talent and impact on the team.
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles Preseason: Game Time, TV, Radio, Streaming and more
Even though it feels like it just got started, the preseason slate for the Minnesota Vikings will come to an end today when they travel to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in their final preseason contest of the year. A lot of folks will have to wait to be able to see this one, but we want to make everyone aware of how they can see it live in the event that it’s available in their area.
Former Vikings draft pick cut by Chiefs in recent 53-man roster projection
Irv Smith Jr. signed with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this year with the hopes of helping the team win a Super Bowl for the third season in a row. But based on a recent 53-man roster projection, the former Minnesota Vikings tight end might not get that opportunity. On...
Kate Martin's Pregame Outfit For Aces-Lynx Hits The Internet
On Friday night, Kate Martin and the Las Vegas Aces will travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Lynx. The Aces have struggled since their return from the Olympic break and are looking to bounce back against the Western Conference's first-place team. Martin's first season in the WNBA has ...
Source of mysterious sheen on Mississippi River revealed
COON RAPIDS, Minn — A mystery has been swirling around the Mississippi River all week: Where did a sheen on the water come from?. The sheen was first reported on Tuesday, at the Highway 610 Bridge in Coon Rapids, and another was reported Wednesday morning near West Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Meteor seen over Wisconsin on Friday
According to the American Meteor Society, over 70 reports came in from across parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois of a meteor seen early Friday morning. Based on reports, the fireball was estimated to of had a path starting east of Augusta in Eau Claire county, travelled southeast and burned up northeast of Tomah in Monroe county. Seen as far north as Perham, Minnesota, and as far south as Talbott, Illinois, the fireball entered the atmosphere between 6:10 and 6:15am local time. The American Meteor Society will take any reports if you have any at amsmeteors.org.
Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Sonny Gray got brutally honest about why he didn't return to the Twins
A lot has been made over the last few years about the Minnesota Twins' inability to win a trade. The nightmare that was the 2022 deadline has colored our glasses as we look back, but it has also unfairly blocked out perhaps the best trade the team has made in years.
Twins make a long overdue roster move to shakeup bullpen amid struggles
It's no secret that the Minnesota Twins bullpen has left a lot to be desired lately. There are a number of different factors playing into this, but perhaps worst of all is the fact that the unit was supposed to be one of the strongest for Minnesota this season. Coming into the year FanGraphs had the Twins' bullpen ranked near the top of the league, and it's true that the team has a solid core of relief arms to go to.
Patterson ready to shine for hometown Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS — For Lu’Cye Patterson and his dad Lucas, basketball is family. Reggie Wilson: "Why was Minnesota the choice for you for your last season?" Lu'Cye Patterson: "Just coming back, getting to see my little brothers, my little sisters, grandparents, people that haven't seen me play college basketball before in person, the whole coaching staff with the Gophers really welcomed me in with open arms. It was just like a no brainer for me."
Two Vehicle Crash in Elk River
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- There was a two-vehicle crash in the construction zone in Elk River. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday on northbound Highway 169 at the interchange with Highway 10. A Jeep was going north on Highway 169 when a car exited westbound Highway 10 and crossed the northbound lane in front of the Jeep.
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