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Kene Nwangwu Plot Twist Underscores 1 Reason for Release
The Minnesota Vikings had ‒ like all other organizations ‒ a busy week, parting ways with over a third of the roster to get under the league’s limit of 53 players just to re-sign half of those to the practice squad. Perhaps the most surprising exit was that of kick returner Kene Nwangwu, but the Vikings had their reasons.
First Kiss apples now in season
ST PAUL, Minn. — It's apple season and to celebrate, the CFANS booth at the State Fair is full of fun apple facts and activities. (CFANS stands for the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences). In addition to the super-popular Honeycrisp, there are many other University of...
These Twin Cities boomers left their big homes behind
Choosing what to pack or purge from his Shoreview house of 25 years ahead of a move to a townhome in Washington state was a "Herculean task," former Minnesota resident Steve Senyk says. Why it matters: With empty nesters hogging the Twin Cities' family-sized homes, we're talking to some families...
North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship opens for applications
In 2017, a book club for Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice at Nexus Community Partners birthed the idea of the North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship. Jessica Gordon Nembhard’s publication moved Nexus’ staff Danielle Mkali and consultant LaDonna Sanders Redmond to launch a fellowship structure that would provide space for Black people to be immersed in reclaiming and reframing ownership and holistic wealth-building rooted cooperatively. The program challenges fellows’ understanding of capitalism and supports them in growing their cooperative ideas.
Vikings Stood Pat at 2 Key Positions
As the offseason turned towards training camp, the Minnesota Vikings continued to work on their eventual 53-man roster. With the cutdown day having come and gone, the franchise decided to stay put at both the wide receiver and running back positions. That seemed unlikely for most of the lead-up to 2024.
Twin Cities musician seriously injured when tree falls during storm clean up
HUDSON, Wis. — A Twin Cities musician is recovering after he was crushed by a tree while cleaning up from this week's storm damage. Zach Beinlich said he was helping his parents clean up storm debris Tuesday in Hudson, Wisconsin when a tree gave way. "One branch got moved and the whole big section of the branch fell right on top of me," said Beinlich. "In that moment, I was like, 'Oh this could be it.'"Beinlich's parents, Kurt and Lynette Beinlich, were able to free their son."They saw it happen and then immediately jumped in to try to get this thing off me,"...
Twins News: Latest Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Brooks Lee injury updates
It's been a bumpy summer for the Minnesota Twins, a team that finds itself equal distance away from making the playoffs and being on the outside looking in. The Twins are chasing both the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals for a division title, but have a 3.5 game lead on the Boston Red Sox for the final Wild Card spot. It's looking like that's how Minnesota will get into the postseason, although two massive series in September could flip the board.
Hunter Frank Memorial Ride returning to support veterans
The biggest fear of anyone who’s lost a loved one in the armed services is that they will be forgotten. That’s what has driven Brandon Flores to keep going these past four years. His brother Hunter Frank died in 2020 while deployed with the U.S. Navy in El Salvador. Frank spent his formative years in Steele and Waseca Counties, and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Owatonna High School...
Brainerd Forward Kade Stengrim Commits to SCSU Huskies Hockey
Kade Stengrim, a promising 6'4" forward from Brainerd, MN, has officially committed to play hockey for the St. Cloud State University Huskies. Over the past two seasons with the Brainerd High School Warriors, he has demonstrated significant offensive talent, recording 42 goals and 40 assists in 54 games. His recent performances in elite tournaments, such as the USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp and the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, caught the attention of college recruiters.
The Mill to host family garage sale
After an unexpected opening in the schedule, The Mill in Waseca is planning on holding a multi-family sale next weekend, giving local families an opportunity to stock up on a wide range of household goods at a classic, big garage sale with a fun twist. Clothing, footwear, electronics and footwear will all be on sale along with many other items at the open, garage sale style event, which is slated to run from 10 am to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 and 9 am...
CLASS C STATE TOURNAMENT: Young America cashes in on free runs in win over Union Hill
GREEN ISLE – When it comes to Labor Day weekend, you take a win any way you can get them. The Young America Cardinals know all about that. A team that has played multiple tight games in this tournament over the years took advantage of some sloppy defense early on to take control of the game and they never looked back in a 4-0 win over the Union Hill Bulldogs at Irish Yard.
The Dance Center Closes After 59 Years
Neighborhood news happens thanks to member support. Started on Robert Street in 1965, The Dance Center is closed as a public dance studio. According to the St. Paul Voice, The Dance Center held its last recital in June and stopped offering classes and performances in July. Their current space at 2026 S. Robert Street will continue to be used for private classes, master classes, and theater choreography.
1 killed, 2 others injured in Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — One man died and two others were injured in a shooting in Minneapolis Friday evening.Minneapolis police say they were called to the intersection of Lake Street and Park Avenue around 11:30 p.m. They found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound, who was taken to the hospital, where he died.A short time later, two men arrived at separate hospitals, both with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the two men were injured at the same south Minneapolis intersection.Officials say preliminary information indicates that a group got into a verbal argument, and someone fired their weapon.The name of the man who died will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. No one has been arrested.
Our Win-Loss Prediction for the 2024 Vikings
The NFL regular season kicks off in eight days, and the anticipation is tasteable. The Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Ravens are the favorites to win the chip — so the powers are headlining the field. Minnesota, on the other hand, is expected to win six or seven, according to oddsmakers.
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