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Injury Won’t Stop Carlos Correa From Performing His Duties as Twins Assistant GM
Carlos Correa may not be available to the Minnesota Twins on the field but he is still performing admirably as an assistant GM. The post Injury Won’t Stop Carlos Correa From Performing His Duties as Twins Assistant GM appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
More flight cancellations and delays at MSP Airport Monday, many for Delta Air Lines customers
MINNEAPOLIS — Flight cancellations and delays continue at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Monday, several days after global technology outages brought major disruptions to the airline industry.According to Flight Aware, there have been just over 102 cancellations and 50 delays at MSP as of 8:15 a.m., with a majority of those flights being from Delta Air Lines. On Saturday, Delta announced that operational recovery efforts are continuing and apologized for the disruptions its many customers are experiencing. A travel waiver has been extended for customers who booked travel between Friday and Saturday. Customers who have encountered expenses due to delays or cancellations can...
There’s an Obvious Hole on the Minnesota Vikings Roster
The Minnesota Vikings begin training camp this week. After months of waiting, we are that much closer to seeing real football. The Vikings had one of the most interesting offseasons of any NFL team. For starters, longtime quarterback Kirk Cousins departed in free agency. Star edge rusher Danielle Hunter and countless role players also departed.
Former Timberwolves player competing with Bulls in Summer League
The Minnesota Timberwolves' roster looks vastly different than it did just a little over a year ago. During the 2022-23 season, the Wolves employed the likes of Taurean Prince, Bryn Forbes, Austin Rivers, D'Angelo Russell, A.J. Lawson, and several other players that are no longer part of the team's roster.
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...
After calls to defund police, Minneapolis approves officer pay raise
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Minneapolis approved a contract this week to make its police officers among the highest-paid in the region, years after a movement to defund the police department in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The Minneapolis City Council approved the contract with the department's union, including 22 percent pay...
Vikings Reportedly Pursued Trade for Pro Bowl QB This Offseason
What seemed like an outlandish rumor four months ago actually had a backbone, at least per the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason diligence. Vikings Reportedly Pursued Trade for Pro Bowl QB This Offseason. That’s the Los Angeles Chargers’ would-be interest in trading quarterback Justin Herbert, and perhaps, per the theory at...
Gophers football slotted 12th in Big Ten preseason poll
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team will likely head into the 2024 season with quite the chip on its shoulder. The Gophers, coming off a 6-7 season, were placed 12th in a Big Ten preseason poll put together by Cleveland.com on Monday. The league will have 18 teams for the first time with the addition of former Pac-12 teams USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon.
Former Vikings star could return home thanks to ties with JJ McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings will face some uncertainty in their passing attack for the first time in six seasons after allowing quarterback Kirk Cousins to sign with the Atlanta Falcons during free agency. In 2024, the Vikings will see fresh faces at the quarterback position. The Vikings drafted Michigan quarterback J.J....
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.
3 Vikings Players Hit the Shelf
Minnesota Vikings training camp began Sunday, with all rookies reporting along with 18 veterans. The rest of the team will arrive Tuesday. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell held a press conference on Monday, addressing questions from the media, ranging from Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson to the QB1 situation.
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 kicks off 4th annual Black Business Week
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis got a head start on August's National Black Business Month, kicking off its fourth annual Black Business Week Monday. City leaders said the week-long observance focuses on the ongoing effort to support, highlight, educate and empower local Black entrepreneurs and business owners. "Uplifting and connecting Black...
Vikings place NaJee Thompson on PUP, DeWayne McBride on NFI
Vikings G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell noted in their Monday press conference that tight end T.J. Hockenson will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. But the club has two more players who are not ready to practice due to injury. Minnesota announced...
Minneapolis Police Department Hosts Recruitment Information Session Amidst Drive for Reform
For those considering a career in law enforcement, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is opening its doors to provide insight into joining their ranks. Today, July 22nd at 5:30 pm, the MPD will hold an information session tailored for potential recruits at the Special Operations Center located at 4119 Dupont Ave N. As per a recent Facebook announcement, the department highlights the opportunity for those with a two or four-year degree and eligibility to be POST licensed, describing the Recruit Program as an ideal pathway into their service.
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.
Video shows Xcel Energy truck smash into Minneapolis business
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - New surveillance video shows a studio owner narrowly escaping injury when the driver of an Xcel Energy truck crashed into his business last week in Minneapolis. The truck careened into Supply Studio, an art studio along Hennepin Avenue near 7th Street SE last Wednesday. Luckily, no...
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