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St. Paul adds to cultural offerings with plans for Afrocentric school
A new Afrocentric learning program is in the works at St. Paul Public Schools, and its seeds are on display at LEAP High School on the city’s East Side. There, the district is hosting Freedom School, a six-week summer literacy program rooted in the civil rights movement and where mornings begin with dance and chants — even some “Hallelujahs!” On Thursday, Jasmine Epps-Flowers, a former LEAP High teacher, read a poem reminding students of the power of words in fighting hate and suffering. It ended with the simple phrase: “Poetry is what I use to say I love you.”
RAMPAGE in Minneapolis: Minnesota FELON Shoots at Cops After Violent Home Invasions!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A Minnesota man has admitted his role in a terrifying series of home invasions that left Minneapolis residents in fear. On Wednesday, Kamau Evans, age 32 from Mankato, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of a firearm as a felon after a violent rampage that ended in a standoff with police.
Brooklyn Park Community Center Extends Registration for Kid's Safety Camp in August
Brooklyn Park Community Center is keeping its doors open a little longer for registrations to its upcoming Safety Camp aimed at teaching kids aged 8 to 10 important safety skills. The camp is a blend of education and fun, designed to ensure children come away with knowledge that could one day save their life, or the life of a friend or loved one.
Former MSU WR Jalen Nailor 'puts on show' at Vikings training camp
Former speedster Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor is having a strong start to training camp. Nailor “put on a show” during the Vikings’ training camp practice on Saturday. Nailor is entering his third season with the Minnesota Vikings and looking to increase his role with the team this year.
Former Viking Signs with Saints
The New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings are in the same boat in 2024 — both franchises have around +8000 odds to win the Super Bowl in February. And with the regular season less than six weeks away, New Orleans signed Jesse Davis, a former Vikings lineman, on Sunday.
Two Matches Announced For WWE Raw
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is set to take place from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN and it will be the red brand’s go-home show for the SummerSlam premium live event. Ahead of Raw, Adam Pearce has announced that Sheamus will be...
REPORT: Shocking New Details Emerge On Minnesota Vikings Star WR Jordan Addison’s Likely Suspension & Future With The Team
Jordan Addison’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings could be nearing its end. Two weeks ago, police arrested Jordan Addison for suspicion of driving under the influence outside the Los Angeles International Airport. This came a year after a Minnesota state trooper cited Addison for speeding and reckless driving. Given...
Smith Foundry in Minneapolis to shut down in August
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis announced it would close its doors after issues with air quality standards with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The full closure is set to happen by August 15,...
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Tigers past the Twins 5-0
DETROIT (AP) — Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 on Sunday to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers. Ober (10-5) finished with a career-best 11 strikeouts, his third time this season reaching double digits. Not bad for a pitcher who wasn’t feeling well Sunday morning and wasn’t certain he could pitch. “I didn’t feel great physically, but I kept getting good results, so we kept doing what we were doing,” Ober said. Willi Castro and Manuel Margot each had three hits for the Twins, who went 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position. Minnesota won two of three to finish 7-6 against Detroit.
Charlotte LePage Crushes Best Time In 1500 Free With 17:02.36 On Final Night In Minneapolis
LCM (50 meters) Ohio State commit Charlotte LePage swam to a huge best time of a 17:02.36 in the 1500 freestyle to win the race by over 15 seconds. LePage’s previous best time was a 17:27.81 that she swam at the end of last summer, marking a 25-second drop this weekend.
2026 Illinois quarterback Owen Lansu commits to Minnesota Football
Quarterback recruiting is getting earlier by the year, and one of the top Midwest signal callers in the 2026 cycle is Downers Grove (Ill.) North's Owen Lansu. In his first extended varsity action last fall, Lansu threw for more than 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore, which led to nearly ten offers coming in already from places like Minnesota, Cincinnati and Northwestern among others.
Twins catcher Christian Vazquez showed a ridiculously outside target against Javy Báez and of course it worked
For the money, there isn’t really a worse hitter than Tigers shortstop Javy Báez. He ranks near (or at) the bottom in virtually every hitting metric this season, and his abysmal plate discipline makes for an easy matchup whenever a pitcher gets Báez in a two-strike count.
Twins provide an update on Jose Miranda after he was hit in the head by a pitch
Jose Miranda needed to exist Sunday's game in Detroit after the Minnesota Twins third baseman was struck in the side of the head by a pitch. It happened in the top of the first inning, when an Alex Faedo fastball came high and inside, hitting Miranda in the side of his helmet and sending him to the dirt. Miranda stayed down for a considerable amount of time, with the Twins training staff attending to him, but he was eventually able to get up and walk back to the clubhouse under his own power.
Prince honored with induction to Songwriters Hall of Fame; 40 years since Purple Rain hit theaters
MINNEAPOLIS — It was a sea of purple inside Target Center, as hundreds gathered to celebrate a Minnesota icon's legendary film. Saturday, marks 40 years since Prince's "Purple Rain" first hit theaters. The box-office hit takes fans to Minneapolis and shows the rise of Prince.Hundreds celebrated as the watched the film before Prince was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Inside an arena that was decked out in purple and filled with historic memorabilia from the Purple Rain era. For many in the crowd Saturday, it's far from their first viewing."I'm a Prince fan forever since I was 14-years-old," said Kelly...
It’s time for the Twins to move on from Kyle Farmer
Kyle Farmer’s fate feels inevitable at this point, which is unfortunate but honestly it’s probably best for the team moving forward. There's no way to sugarcoat it: Farmer has been really bad this year. His .189 batting average is the worst among Twins hitters with any substantial playing...
Skubal guides the Detroit Tigers to a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins in his final start before the trade deadline
Tarik Skubal gave up five hits and two runs in seven strong innings in his last start before the trade deadline, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night. Javier Báez homered for the third straight game, and Colt Keith hit a home run...
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