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Report for America hosts 2024 National Gathering in Minneapolis
Report for America brought journalists from every corner of the country to Minneapolis last week for the service program’s 2024 National Gathering. It was an opportunity for corps members to connect and learn from one another in a way that can only be done in person. “We can do...
Byron Buxton leaves game early after getting hit in forearm by 96 mph pitch
The absolute last thing the Minnesota Twins need is to deal with more bad injury luck. Minnesota began the second half of the season with both Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis on the IL, with Jose Miranda joining them alongside Kody Funderburk. Both Lewis and Miranda have already started rehab assignments in St. Paul, but the Twins are attempting to close the gap on Cleveland in the AL Central without three of their most important players.
Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp
The injury bug appears to have gotten the Minnesota Vikings in record time. Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported Wednesday that Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL during the opening practice of training camp. Blackmon apparently sustained the injury during the 7-on-7 portion of practice, Seifert adds. Wednesday marked the start of training camp... The post Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Cleveland Browns Will Trade Nick Chubb to the Minnesota Vikings
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Nick Chubb becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Minnesota Vikings. FOR MORE NFL CONTENT,...
Karl-Anthony Towns Trade: Timberwolves, Knicks, Hawks Three-Team Blockbuster Proposal
In a proposed blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns could head to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and draft picks, as part of a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Hawks. Minnesota Timberwolves would receive Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Bruno Fernando, and draft picks from New York.
I-35 construction to trigger major lane closures near Forest Lake
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — All road construction projects are bound to inconvenience somebody, but a concrete repair job that will unfold over the next couple of weeks promises a major impact on motorists. MnDOT says southbound I-35 at Forest Lake will be reduced to a single lane for a...
A New Source of Minnesota Road Rage: Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming Measures". Sounds like an oxymoron of rage-inducing poppycock [haha...poppy]. It's a real thing, though, and it's been implemented in Minneapolis. And it's working so well that the application process is as backed up as traffic on Highway 10 North on a Friday afternoon. Minnesota Traffic Calming Program Works,...
Minnesota Looking to Increase Numbers of This Animal
The Minnesota DNR in collaboration with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa plan to move elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part of the state near Cloquet and north. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the plan is to transfer 15 to 20 elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part with the hopes of growing the herd. Schmitt says elk used to live in that part of the state many years ago. He explains the plan is to do this annually starting in 2026 until the elk reproduce on their own.
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide Essentia Health is proud to announce that the replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized as 2023’s top project in Minnesota by Finance & Commerce, an independent newspaper dedicated to business reporting. The new St. Mary’s opened last July after almost four years of construction. Among those who played such an integral role in making this transformative medical facility...
Central MN Town Ball Report
Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
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