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Gopher soccer wins at St. Thomas 4-1
(St. Paul, MN) — Highlighted by a Khyah Harper hat-trick, the University of Minnesota soccer team defeated the University of St. Thomas 4-1 at South Soccer Field on Sunday afternoon. The Gophers (2-0-0, 0-0-0 B1G) were led by Harper who registered three goals and an assist over the Tommies...
Giants Named Potential Landing Spot for Vikings First-Round Pick
The New York Giants are looking to fill quite a few questionable spots on their 53-man roster this week, and one position they may be looking to bolster is safety. The Giants currently have a good combination in Tyler Nubin, Jason Pinnock and Dane Belton, but the team will probably want to add some depth. That’s where former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine could come into play, if Cine doesn’t make the Vikings’ final 53-man roster.
Review: Zach Bryan’s intimate, outsider appeal not lost in the din of the Vikings stadium
It’s amazing: The sadder and quieter Zach Bryan gets on record, the louder, rowdier and bigger his concerts are becoming. The Oklahoma country-folk picker’s latest Twin Cities date Saturday was his largest yet. He packed U.S. Bank Stadium just three years after playing his first club show in Minneapolis at the Fillmore. It’s also been only three years since Bryan was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, after he went viral posting songs from naval bases.
Maya Moore, WNBA Star And Social Justice Advocate, Has Jersey Retired In Emotional Ceremony
Moore joins Lindsay Whalen, Sylvia Fowles, Rebekkah Brunson, and Seimone Augustus in the Minnesota Lynx’s exclusive club. The Minnesota Lynx honored former point guard and franchise legend Maya Moore after their game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by hanging Moore’s number 23 jersey in the rafters of the Target Arena.
Another suitor emerges for obvious Vikings quarterback reunion
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation is less than ideal after JJ McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus in the preseason, which put an end to his rookie campaign. Sam Darnold is the unquestioned starter -- which was likely the case even before McCarthy went down -- but Minnesota has some questions behind the former first-round pick.
The NFL’s New Injured Reserve Rule is Now In Play for the Vikings
Now that all three of the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason games are in the books, it’s time for the team to trim their roster down to 53 players before the 3:00 PM Central Tuesday deadline. The Vikings currently have 91 players on the roster, including the exemption they have for International Player Sammis Reyes, so they have some decisions to make over the next 48 hours or so.
A Vikings-Eagles trade to take advantage of Philly’s Kenny Pickett mistake
When Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy went down with a season-ending knee injury this preseason, head coach Kevin O'Connell all but ended the team's quarterback competition. Sam Darnold will start, as was the plan all along. Heck, O'Connell even has confidence in Nick Mullens, the veteran behind Darnold. “I think...
15-year-old girl fatally shot in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A 15-year-old girl has died after being shot inside a home Saturday afternoon. According to Minneapolis police, just before 2 p.m., officers responded to a home on the 3400 block of Logan Avenue North on reports of a shooting. At the scene, officers found a 15-year-old girl inside the home with at least one life-threatening gunshot wound.
North Carolina vs. Minnesota Expert Pick and Prediction – August 29, 2024
North Carolina vs. Minnesota Expert Pick and Prediction – August 29, 2024. NORTH CAROLINA VS. MINNESOTA EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTION – August 29, 2024 — The boat has hit some choppy waters in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. P.J. Fleck’s Minnesota squad seemed to be on an upward trajectory after back-to-back nine-win seasons, but the Golden Gophers crashed last year in Chapel Hill. Instead of another 4-0 start to the year, Minnesota ended up with an 18-point loss to the Tar Heels, and things started to spiral from there.
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.
The 8 Big-Name Vikings on the Roster Bubble
The Minnesota Vikings must cut the current roster by about 42% by Tuesday, August 27th, at 3:00 p.m. CST. That’s the deadline for the final summer roster, with the regular season 12 days away after that. The 8 Big-Name Vikings on the Roster Bubble. The Vikings can then obviously...
The Vikings’ Top 5 Trade Candidates as Cuts Appear on the Horizon
Very soon, the Vikings’ 91-man roster will need to shrink down to 53. It’s a painful process. The sting gets lessened by welcoming 16 players to the practice squad, but the overall process is still one that’s replete with difficulty. Something that makes the time of the...
New parish center completed at All Saints Church
The new 10,000 square foot brick parish center at the corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue Northeast completes a two-year planning and seven-month construction effort by All Saints Church. The project was built on the site of a 100-year-old former school which was demolished in 2022. All Saints pastor...
A Vikings Weapon Kept His Impressive Streak Alive on Saturday
The Minnesota Vikings managed to win all three exhibition matchups in the preseason, standing at the top of the standings with an impressive 3-0 record. However, individual player performances are more important for the long haul than the record, as NFL dreams can become reality or shatter in those contests.
Twins get some brutal injury news regarding Alex Kirilloff
Just like last year, the Minnesota Twins decided to do the bare minimum at the trade deadline and instead hope for the best when it comes to players the team was getting back. As was was case a year ago, that plan isn't exactly working out. Minnesota was banking on...
Northside Minneapolis home damaged by fire
MINNEAPOLIS — A house on the Northside of Minneapolis was damaged by a fire Saturday afternoon. According to the Minneapolis Fire Dept., it happened around 2 p.m. on Sheridan Avenue North. Crews determined the fire was coming from an electrical box on an exterior wall of the house, and...
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