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Accomplishments of the past high school season
There are four high school teams—Minneapolis South (boys basketball), Minneapolis Washburn (boys basketball), St. Paul Central (boys basketball), and Minneapolis Roosevelt (girls basketball—and one outstanding student-athlete, Juirad Hughes Jr., who made their mark this past high school season. Here is how each did it. South makes it back...
Community members mourn food justice worker
Friends, neighbors and colleagues, such as artist Joe Davis, remember Jeremey Paulson as someone passionate about his connection with himself, his friends, and the earth and spreading that knowledge to his community. Davis first met Paulson at the Northside Artspace Lofts, where they both lived. “I first met him living...
MSR: The Launa Q. Newman years
Launa Q. Newman and her late husband, Cecil Newman, who founded the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder, were an effective Black journalist dynamic duo as the two fiercely advocated for the Twin Cities Black communities. After her husband’s death in 1976, Mrs. Newman eventually took control and ran...
Falvey Confirms Minnesota Twins’ Plans at Trade Deadline
President of baseball operations Derek Falvey confirms the Minnesota Twins are in search of pitchers at the MLB trade deadline. The post Falvey Confirms Minnesota Twins’ Plans at Trade Deadline appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Minneapolis ready to welcome back the Aquatennial with events all week
A summer tradition starts this week in Minneapolis. The 2024 Aquatennial, the official civic celebration of the city, begins Wednesday. That night’s Torchlight Parade is bookended by fireworks over the riverfront Saturday with a whole lot in between.
Vikings Could Sign Familiar Running Back
Former Minnesota Vikings Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans this week after a couple of months of fans’ belief that Akers would reunite with the purple team. No cigar. However, Minnesota could be interested in former Golder Gophers standout running back Mohamed Ibrahim. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson said on...
North Minneapolis nonprofit Appetite for Change publishes cookbook
After a hard day at work, what Princess Titus wanted most was to “feed her heart,” which, at the time, craved fried chicken and hot sauce. Titus, senior engagement officer and one of three co-founders of Appetite for Change, a north Minneapolis organization centered on food and urban agriculture, was set to meet that night to cook with members of AFC’s youth program. But when they met, she told them there had been a change of plans. Instead of cooking food together, Titus told them to take her credit card and “go across the street and get 50 wings from Hooks.”
Karl-Anthony Towns Trade: Timberwolves, Knicks, Hawks Three-Team Blockbuster Proposal
In a proposed blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns could head to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and draft picks, as part of a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Hawks. Minnesota Timberwolves would receive Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Bruno Fernando, and draft picks from New York.
Billy Horschel somehow first golfer on 3M Open range after trek from Scotland to Minnesota
It’s been a tough time for traveling lately. Delta’s recent flight delays and cancellations have been so bad that there’s now an investigation. The CrowdStrike outage grounded thousands of scheduled takeoffs. And sometimes, they don’t give you those delectable Biscoff cookies that have become synonymous with air travel. Despite all of these grievances, Billy Horschel made it from Scotland to Minnesota faster than you can say TPC Twin Cities.
The 46-year-old man killed in north Minneapolis has been identified
TaVaughn LaMarr Combs, aged 46, has been identified as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Minneapolis on Friday. At around 7:40 a.m., Minneapolis PD received a call and found Combs deceased at the 2100 block of Thomas Ave North. He was discovered five hours after a ShotSpotter had been activated in the area of 21st Ave North and Uptown Ave North.
Grade the trade: Timberwolves send KAT to Clippers in proposed deal
We know that the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster has undergone a good bit of work since the end of this past season on May 30. They are now deeper and more equipped to handle the pressures that come with playing in the extremely talented Western Conference. However, despite loads of evidence...
Five questions for Minnesota Gopher football at 2024 Big Ten Media Days
PJ Fleck will be the second head coach to speak at the podium at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. Big Ten Media Days represent the unofficial kickoff of the Big Ten football season, and Minnesota coach PJ Fleck will bat second of Big Ten coaches with a podium press conference at 10:45 a.m. CT Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Minneapolis Set for a Sunny Streak, Temperatures to Warm Gradually Through the Week
As the weather in Minneapolis braces for a series of sunny days, residents can expect a gradual climb in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises clear skies with a pleasant 79 degrees, followed by a balmy evening as lows will hover around 60. The tranquility of an east-northeast wind at approximately 5 mph contributes to the serene weather pattern set to grace the city.
State election directors fear Postal Service can’t handle crush of mail-in ballots
State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won't be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election.
Vikings Health Update for New Defender is Positive
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell spoke to the media on Monday, allowing for a Vikings health update to occur. As Janik Eckardt notes, Minnesota has moved tight end T.J. Hockenson and special teamer NaJee Thompson to the PUP list. Backup running back DeWayne McBride has been placed on the NFI list. The missing name? New edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, who is progressing nicely.
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