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Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
Law enforcement and public drone use sees new regulations in Waite Park
WAITE PARK — The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved a new drone ordinance Monday night, following more than a year of discussions. "The City of Waite Park continues to see more usage of drones throughout the city and has not had a drone ordinance in place that provides some direction on where drones can be used throughout the city," a staff memo states.
St. Peter schools looking for new superintendent
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter Public School District seeks a new leader. After four years with the district, Superintendent Bill Gronseth has submitted his resignation. Without specifics, he announced today he’d accepted a position in another school district. Gronseth will remain with St. Peter Schools through...
School Board approves $7.77M facilities bond, 10-year plan
With a slate of facilities projects on the horizon, Owatonna Public Schools has put a plan in place for when to complete them and how to pay for them. The Owatonna School Board approved a 10-year long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan at its Monday meeting, as well as facilities bonds totaling $7.77 million. Both resolutions were approved in a 5-0 vote, with board members Elizabeth Hedlund and Deborah Bandel absent. ...
Classic Gershwin musical dances onto Paradise stage
Taking the stage at the Paradise this month, with one more weekend to catch the show, is “Crazy for You” a joyous romp of a musical that won all the best musical awards from Broadway, London and Toronto that year. Presented by Paradise Community Theatre, “Crazy For You!” features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig. The musical is directed by Rachel Haider with music direction by Will McIntyre and choreography by Mary Hahn and Megan Proft. ...
Ex-Vikings Lineman Signs with Texans
Houston has recently been a meeting point for former Vikings players. Stefon Diggs was traded there from Buffalo earlier in the offseason, and he reunited in Texas with his former quarterback Case Keenum, who will be the backup for C.J. Stroud. Four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter signed with his hometown team in free agency after nine seasons with the Vikings.
Neighbors help neighbors during days-long power outage
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In Nadine Babu's yard, there are still remnants from last weekend's storms. But one of the brightest spots from the last few days came from Babu's home being plunged into darkness. "It was just one of those really considerate things that I wouldn't even think about,"...
New chapter set to begin for Distinctive Dental Services as Dr. Mike Thoennes retires after nearly 45 years
Patients of Distinctive Dental Services in Winsted and Howard Lake will now see a new face when going to the dentist. Its longtime owner, Dr. Mike Thoennes, recently sold his practices and retired after nearly 45 years of serving the communities. The new face patients will see is a familiar...
Teenagers pack hundreds of meals to feed families across the metro
Teenagers are spending their summer break in St. Paul packing meals for families across the metro. They are supporting the work of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, which opened in 2021 to address the social determinants of health. “The majority of what makes someone healthy or not happens...
BSU Men’s Golf’s Schoepp 1st on Team to Be CSC Academic All-American
Bemidji State golfer Logan Schoepp became the first student-athlete on the men’s team to be named a College Sports Communicator Academic All-American, earning At-Large Third Team honors. The sophomore is one of 50 student-athletes in Division II across five sports to be honored and did so by achieving a...
BSU Women’s Basketball Adds 2x Iowa State Champion Capesius
Bemidji State women’s basketball added another player to next season’s roster in Abbie Capesius, from Bishop Garrigan High School in Iowa. The five-foot-eight-inch guard averaged a double-double in high school and is a two-time Iowa State Champion in basketball. She is also a 17-time letter winner across basketball, cross country, track and field, and softball.
Three Twin Cities Men Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Machineguns on Snapchat
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three Twin Cities men have been sentenced to prison for operating a social media-based machinegun distribution ring, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, in March 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group called "BLICCS&STICCS3." Members Rafael Carter Wesley, 19,...
Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central
Can the Minnesota Twins pass the Cleveland Guardians in the 2nd half of the MLB season? This projection model thinks so. The post Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Gophers star Dawson Garcia suffers foot injury during summer workouts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia suffered a left foot injury during summer workouts that required surgery and will miss four to five weeks, according to reports. It’s not clear when the injury happened, but Garcia is the Gophers’ top returning player this...
Kirk Cousins is shamelessly using former Vikings teammate to help the Falcons
If anyone has watched the Netflix series Receiver, you know about the segment which mentions Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and how he's essentially caught almost every career ball from his former quarterback Kirk Cousins, to this point in his career. Cousins meant a great deal to this Vikings...
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
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