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REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
Starbucks customers fume after chain forces guests to use new cups and fans scream it ‘changes the taste of drinks’
STARBUCKS is rolling out brand new cups in some markets, leaving customers scratching their heads. The chain’s fiber-based compostable cups are opaque and have a dome-shaped lid. They’re intended to be used for cold drinks. Starbucks told USA Today that 24 stores will get the new cups. The...
Amazon Packages Are Showing Up In Weird Ways In Minnesota
If you had any buyer's remorse from Amazon Prime Days, hopefully that is gone by now. And, hopefully, you actually got your packages too. Between the porch pirates that are popping up and the interesting "packaging" that I'm seeing at my house, I'm amazed that one of ours even showed up. Psst...to help with the porch pirate issue, the tips below should help keep your new items safe.
Fans are pumped at Vikings Training Camp
EAGAN, Minn. — It's a hot one for Vikings Training Camp. Both the players and fans braved the heat in Eagan. While fans waited to get inside TCO Stadium, they talked about quarterbacks, and the excitement of seeing other players. "It's a lot of fun," said Tina Johnson, who...
Finalists for Ramsey County Manager Position Set for Interviews in Saint Paul
The race for the new Ramsey County manager is heating up as four candidates, selected from a diverse pool of 54 applicants, are heading into final interviews next Tuesday. According to Ramsey County's official announcement, the contenders emerged from a thorough search spearheaded by GovHR USA/MGT that launched this past May.
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.
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.
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...
John Wall mentoring Rob Dillingham in transition to an NBA point guard
From one former Kentucky Wildcats star to another, John Wall is mentoring Rob Dillingham as he begins his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dillingham was technically drafted by the San Antonio Spurs, who also took UConn guard Stephon Castle with the fourth overall pick. The Spurs then traded Dillingham to the Wolves, where he’ll have a chance to shine with Anthony Edwards.
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