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Cows undergoing extra testing ahead of county fair season due to bird flu risk
WAVERLY, Min. — County fair season is in full swing in Minnesota, but things are different this year for kids looking to show dairy cows.Nearly 150 herds have tested positive for the H5N1 avian flu virus across the country. That means extra dairy cow testing is needed before events."It's a lot of fun. It's probably my favorite time of the year," said Wyatt Glessing.Brothers Wyatt and Tanner Glessing work with their dairy cows year-round, near Waverly. But during the week of the Wright County fair, they get a chance to show them off."Washing, clipping, making them look all nice for...
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
The Minnesota Vikings Are the Most Disrespected NFL Team
The NFC North is set to be one of the most interesting divisions this upcoming season filled with questions. The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback in Caleb Williams, the Green Bay Packers will be looking to build off last season’s hype with Jordan Love, and the Detroit Lions will be looking to go back to the NFC Championship Game. And then there is the Minnesota Vikings, a team that the media has seemingly forgotten about, and it’s to a point where they are being disrespected.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: BCA opens case file
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - For the first time, we are getting an in-depth look at the closed Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigative case file Hennepin County prosecutors relied on, in part, to charge State Trooper Ryan Londregan with murder, manslaughter, and assault in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
Phillies-Twins rain delay: Restart time updates for Target Field, July 22
With the All-Star break now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are scheduled for a three-game series at Target Field. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll have to wait to get the first game of this series underway. With thunderstorms and rain in the forecast...
Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.“The Vikings will cover a significant portion of the funeral expenses for Khyree Jackson, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month,” Meirov tweeted. “They will also pay out the remainder of his signing bonus to his estate and honor him with a decal on their helmets this season. His No....
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Minneapolis working to clean up long vacant buildings
Some vacant buildings in Minneapolis have sat empty for years. Some even decades. But that’s all about to change. “Those who have been here for extended prolonged periods of time, your time is up,” says Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley.
Dodgers might have just bailed the Twins out with puzzling DFA decision
We are just days away from the MLB Trade Deadline, and the rumor mill winds are whistling for the Minnesota Twins. Despite a painfully quiet winter, in which the Twins made absolutely no meaingful moves to improve the roster, it sounds like the front office might be active at the deadline in adding som help. Starting pitching is a glaring need for Minnesota, as the team lacks a true No. 3 starter to slot into a playoff rotation alongside Joe Ryan and a struggling Pablo Lopez.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell updates starting QB battle
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy — as well as the team's other three signal-callers — reported to training camp on Monday.Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to reporters about the ongoing starting quarterback battle, which pits McCarthy against fellow former first-round pick Sam Darnold. Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Sam Darnold will take majority of first-team reps, but J.J. McCarthy will also take some: "I have no preconceived, pre-set chart depth chart in my mind. I said at the end of spring that Sam (Darnold) was the No. 1 quarterback."— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) July 22, 2024 Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell pretty...
Vikings Season 6 Katheryn Winnick and Kristy Dinsmore LEAK New Details
History confirmed Vikings season 6 to the surprise of no one back in September of 2017, which was about two full years before it was expected to arrive. While the guarantee of another season of the action-packed drama for a 20-episode sixth season remains true in 2019, an unfortunate addendum has been added: Vikings season 6 will serve as the show’s final outing. However, don’t expect History’s Vikings continuity to fade into, well, history, just yet. Creator Michael Hirst has revealed his intent to craft a spinoff series. He’ll be joined on this endeavor by writer Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive).
These 18 Veterans Reported Early for Vikings Traning Camp
The dry portion of the NFL calendar and the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is over. These 18 Veterans Reported Early for Vikings Traning Camp. Rookies reported to training camp in Eagan on Sunday, while 18 veterans followed suit — a who’s who of early arrivals. Among all rookies,...
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