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2 MN Motorcyclists Hurt in Separate Crashes-1 Critically Injured
Vadnais Heights, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol is indicating excessive speed may have contributed to a motorcycle crash yesterday that left a man in critical condition. A preliminary report on the incident indicates the motorcyclist was traveling north on I-35E at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crashed on the left shoulder of the freeway. The crash was reported around 4:45 PM in Vadnais Heights.
Vikings: Another Season Ending Report Exploding Out Of Minneapolis
The Minnesota Vikings are going into the 2024 season with a very different looking team than they had at the end of last year’s campaign. Of course, Kirk Cousins choosing to sign with the Atlanta Falcons made headlines across the league. Signing Sam Darnold and drafting J.J. McCarthy set...
Anthony Edwards Receives Unexpected Invite From Star Boxer
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards continues to ramp up his preparations for the upcoming season. Despite just being a few weeks removed from his gold medal-winning run with Team USA in the Paris Olympics, Edwards is back in the lab, conditioning his body for another long grind with the ...
Rusnák scores winner in Frei's 400th career start as Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-2
MINNEAPOLIS — Albert Rusnák scored the winner late in the second half in the 400th career start by Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei and the Sounders held off Minnesota United 3-2 despite a two-goal debut effort from Kelvin Yeboah on Saturday night.Jordan Morris staked Seattle (11-8-7) to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute when he used assists from 19-year-old midfielder Obed Vargas and Cristian Roldan to score his 10th goal of the season. Morris became the first Sounder to score at least 10 goals in five separate seasons. Vargas has seven assists this season — a career high — and Roldan's...
Minneapolis's 13th Ward Thrives with Chili Cook-Off, Crime Strategy Sessions, and Urban Development Initiatives
The 13th Ward of Minneapolis has been bustling with community activities and vital updates on city developments in recent weeks. A notable event was the Fulton Neighborhood “Beat the Heat” Chili Cook-Off, a delightful affair that attracted over a hundred locals to Pershing Park, as reported by City of Minneapolis. With a dozen crockpots of chili savored even in sweltering August heat, the event was a testament to the community's spirit and love for chili, complemented by the release of monarch butterflies.
A legend, an estrangement and a reconciliation in ‘Cornbread’ Harris bio, ‘Deeper Blues’
In 1954, James “Cornbread” Harris Jr. joined the Augie Garcia Quintet, which performed almost every night at the River Road Club in Mendota. A year later, the band released a 45, featuring “Hi Ho Silver,” their biggest hit, and “Going to Chicago” on the B-side. The disc is viewed as Minnesota’s first rock ‘n’ roll record.
$21 Million Backup Expected to Fill In for Vikings Pro Bowler
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is expected to miss the start of the 2024 season as he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL. How much additional time Hockenson misses remains unclear. But ESPN’s Kevin Seifert speculated on August 22 that it could still be around Week 5 despite Hockenson’s appearing to progress in his rehab.
A Nine Mile Hike Resurfaces 23-Aug-2024
Our most recent hike along Nine Mile Creek to the Minnesota River was last January. The nearly snowless non-winter we had then soon morphed into a very rainy Spring and summer. So much rain that the Minnesota River flooded the lower end of the path along Nine Mile. Plans to hike it went on hold.
Kate Martin's Pregame Outfit For Aces-Lynx Hits The Internet
On Friday night, Kate Martin and the Las Vegas Aces will travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Lynx. The Aces have struggled since their return from the Olympic break and are looking to bounce back against the Western Conference's first-place team. Martin's first season in the WNBA has ...
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