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Volleyball: Macalester Earns Team Academic Award from AVCA
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College volleyball team was recognized with the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, the organization announced today. This the 14th consecutive year that the Scots have earned the honor, which honors teams for their academic achievement. The award, which was...
Mpls park workers’ strike extended indefinitely
The Minneapolis Park workers union, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 363, announced on July 10 that an ongoing strike would continue indefinitely. A.J. Lange, Local 363’s business manager, said workers were polled and approved to continue the strike past the original July 11 end date.
Josie Beneke to represent Norwood Young America in the Minneapolis-Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Josie Beneke from Norwood Young America will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday through Sunday, July 22 to July 28. This year, 46 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to...
St. Paul ramps up effortsto attract visitors
St. Paul has been jam-packed with attractions so far this year. In February, Red Bull snowboarders shredded at the State Capitol. Two months later, fans of the NCAA Frozen Four hockey tournament filled the Xcel Energy Center, and this summer patios across the city have seen an influx of new customers.
Total Twins Draft League, Undrafted Round, Game 1: Sawyerin’ over Lakeville
As the season foreshadowed, the playoffs start with lots of offense. As befitting an OOTP tournament, I’ve renamed the rounds. and it all culminates in the Top Pick Series. The best pitching performance of the first set of games came from Duluth starter Sawyer Gipson-Long, who held the Noses scoreless in a mammoth 122-pitch outing just one out shy of a complete game.
Crawford Named a Nominee for AFCA Good Works Team
University of Minnesota punter Mark Crawford is a nominee for the 2024 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. Crawford is one of 178 nominees from across the country. For the last year, Crawford has dedicated his time and efforts to giving back to the community. He has participated...
WSCO report calls for public apology, economic redress
The West Side Community Organization (WSCO), St. Paul’s planning council for District 3, has released an 80-page report laying out five main recommendations for redress of the displacement of 2,147 people – or their descendants – who were forced to abandon their homes on the West Side Flats in the 1960s due to annual flooding.
Harry ‘Spike’ Moss, remembering ‘The Way’
Ever since Harry “Spike” Moss was a boy in Minneapolis, he has been fighting for freedom, justice and equity. He has stood in hundreds of protests against racism and police brutality. He’s a man who was pivotal in the movement to desegregate the Minneapolis Fire Department, then the city’s police department, along with other businesses across the Twin Cities who refused to hire Black people.
Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart Both Believe They’re Ready; Twins Say They’re Not
The Minnesota Twins season will resume this weekend. Royce Lewis and Brock Stewart say they are healthy... The post Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart Both Believe They’re Ready; Twins Say They’re Not appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
New Details Uncovered Surrounding Jordan Addison DUI Arrest
The arrest of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been shrouded in mystery, but new details have been uncovered. The post New Details Uncovered Surrounding Jordan Addison DUI Arrest appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Illinois Town Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes ‘Imminent’ Dam Failure
More reports of damage are continuing to come in from Monday night's storm that ripped across Illinois and Wisconsin, with one town being evacuated because of the threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has several Flash Flood Warnings in effect at the time this article was published, with...
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Home evictions are on the rise in several major cities nationwide as Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Eviction filings over the past year are up more than 15% compared with the period before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 10 cities across the country, according to the Eviction Lab, a research unit at Princeton University. The Eviction Lab tracks 10 states and 34 cities.
Minnesota weather: A stunningly comfortable and bright Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It will be beautiful and comfortable for the next couple of days with temperatures in the mid-70s on Wednesday. We’re taking a break from the heat and humidity as temperatures dip slightly below average and dew points stay in the 40s and 50s. It’s a...
Wednesday kicks off stretch of lovely summer weather in Twin Cites
MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.Wednesday's forecast high is 76 degrees with low humidity. The area of high pressure that's responsible for the beautiful weather will shift eastwards overnight into Thursday. This will really calm down the wind and bring out the best of summer with highs in the upper 70s with low humidity once again.Why stop there? It looks like a beautiful day on Friday, too, with highs pushing the lower 80s. That high pressure shifts eastwards and then we invite a little more moisture in for the weekend.Expect a weekend in the lower 80s with a few Saturday evening showers across Minnesota, and a chance for a few isolated evening storms on Sunday. Highs then increase to the mid-80s on Monday with another risk for thundershowers.It looks like we then return to the lower 80s around midweek next week. No signs of significant heat, yet.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
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