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Isaac ‘Brooks’ Wenzel Signs On To Hot AC ‘KS95.’
Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel joins Hubbard Broadcasting hot AC “KS95” KSTP St. Paul, MN, for weekends and fill-in work. “My earliest memories listening to the radio were on this station, so this is a really cool moment for me,” Wenzel said on social media. Wenzel most recently hosted afternoons for Alpha Media “Bay Country 94.5-92.1” KBAY San Jose/KKDV Walnut Creek, CA. Before that, he served as MD/afternoon personality for Cumulus Media WFMS Indianapolis (95.5).
Match Preview | Loons Hope To Stoke Flames Of Form Against D.C.
Hello again, my loyal lake bird baes. I hope this non-email finds you well, if not better, now that the Loons are kinda-sorta-maybe getting back to some of the glory days of earlier this season, after ending their six-game losing streak with their 1-1 draw in Houston last weekend. Does a point in the standings mean all is right in Loon land? Not entirely, but a step in the right direction is better than a slump any day. A point in the standings is a step toward a playoff berth, and I’ll take that over the past several weeks. Now that Copa América is in the rearview, our Canadians are returning, and the upcoming Leagues Cup is only a couple of off-ramps away on this journey called “2024.” The Loons have a great opportunity to bring positive vibes back to the land of 10,000 lakes when they face a D.C. United side that is experiencing its ailments in 2024. So, let’s go there...
St. Paul music teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Twin Cities teacher will be honored at Barry Manilow's concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul next month.The Manilow Music Project announced on Monday that Daniel Perelstein, a music teacher at Washington Technology Magnet High School, won its teacher award and will receive a $10,000 grant at Manilow's Aug. 2 concert.Ten high schools in each tour city submitted the names of their favorite music teachers to the project and voted to select the winner.Of the $10,000 grant, $5,000 will be for new instruments for the school band and the other $5,000 will go to Perelstein.Manilow started the Manilow Music Project after learning that most public schools had undergone significant budget cuts in their school music programs, according to the project's website.The Manilow Music Project says it has gifted more than $10 million in instruments and scholarships to high school and college music students throughout the country since it started.The award contest is part of Manilow's Last, Last Tour, which wraps up Aug. 3 in Milwaukee.Manilow has sold more than 85 million albums in a career spanning more than half a century, with hits including "Copacabana (At the Copa)," "Mandy" and "Can't Smile Without You."
Evictions in the Twin Cities happening at the second fastest rate in the nation since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Rondo Days returns: Hip hop legends MC Lyte, Rakim to join the festivities
It’s been five years since the last Rondo Days celebration in 2018. Those jubilant celebrations showcased the best that the Rondo community, the Black community, had to offer—music, marching bands, healthcare tents, arts and crafts, and great food. They hold a significant place in our history and identity.
Women’s Track & Field: Hobby, Chatham named All-Academic Athletes; Program Recognized as All-Academic Team
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College women's track and field team was recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today, as an All-Academic Team. Sarah Beth Hobby (South Pittsburg, Tenn./St. Andrew's-Sewanee School), who graduated this May, and rising sophomore Diarra Chatham (Woodbury, Minn./East Ridge) were also recognized as All-Academic Athletes.
Ananya Dance Theatre to Present ANTARANGA at The O'Shaughnessy This September
Ananya Dance Theatre, a company of BIPOC women/femmes, will llaunch its 19th Season of disruptive, powerful, and urgent Contemporary Dance with the world premiere of ANTARANGA: Between You and Me. Conceptualized and choreographed by Ananya Chatterjea. This transformative work will premiere at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28 at 7:30pm, as a part of O’Shaughnessy’s Dance Cohort.
Tattoo artists and styles come together at Twin Cities Tattoo Festival
From Friday to Sunday, the whirring of tattoo machines filled the St. Paul RiverCentre as tattoo artists from all over the country gathered for the second annual Twin Cities Tattoo Festival. Some artists booked appointments in advance, while others did walk-in tattoos. Jesse Brady, a local artist who tattoos at...
Gaze Into Deep Space at the Bell Museum Star Party!
Bruh. Wanna do some time travel? We don't even have to slingshot around the sun or reach 88mph in a DeLorean...although that would be fun, too. The Bell Museum in St. Paul is throwing a Star Party this Friday (July 19th, 2024)!. Hot Magma Summer Star Party at the Bell...
Liam Ohgren Vying For a Spot On the Wild
While Liam Ohgren certainly impressed during his brief stint and debut in the NHL last season, the young prospect still feels like he has to take a spot during training camp this fall. More from the Swedish winger at development camp: [The Hockey News]. The Minnesota Wild are currently slipping...
St. Paul, Minn: Tesla Model Y Makes Last-Second Exit on MN-62, Crashes with Other Driver, and Flips Three Times Down Embankment
All occupants of the Tesla survived with minor injuries thanks to everyone wearing their seatbelt. Presumed Minnesota resident and Redditor /u/Significant_Ship_129 posted up shocking dashcam footage from Minnesota State Highway 62 in St. Paul from earlier this weekend showing the unbelievable moment a driver in a Tesla Model Y veered towards /u/Significant_Ship_129 at the last second, in what looks like was an attempt to not miss their exit, causing them to get into a severe accident that saw the Tesla Model Y flip down the embankment two to three times.
Report: Kirill Kaprizov Contract Extension Will Cost Wild a Record-Breaking Amount of Cash
The Minnesota Wild hope to extend Kirill Kaprizov at some point between now and the 2025-26 season. And it's gonna be expensive. The post Report: Kirill Kaprizov Contract Extension Will Cost Wild a Record-Breaking Amount of Cash appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Stretch of dry, cooler weather begins Tuesday in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Aside from a slight chance of isolated showers on Tuesday, the next few days of the forecast look dry.We're also going to cool down a bit, with a stretch of below average weather lasting through the weekend.Highs on Tuesday will be in the upper 70s in the Twin Cities, with sunshine, moments of clouds and possibly some stray showers.Wednesday will be the coolest day of the week as high pressure starts shifting toward the upper Midwest.By the weekend, temperatures will get to the lower 80s. Humidity shouldn't be much of a problem this week.
Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Thousands of Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro residents remained without power Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms over the weekend, but electric utility and city cleanup officials said the vast majority of outages will be fixed by Tuesday. As of Monday afternoon, there were roughly 12,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Dakota, Anoka counties
OAKDALE, Minn. — Another day, another rainshower and another target on Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's map of hotspots.At Oakdale Discovery Center, field crews were out on Monday collecting samples before helicopters returned to the region to apply mosquito control."We've been really busy," MMCD spokesman Adam Carlson explained to WCCO News. "Every time it rains an inch or more we have to check the wetlands where larvae are most likely to develop, which has been a lot. There's been excessive rain, and every week we've had to send up our helicopter for treatment. We'd like a break."To date, Carlson said the district...
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