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Randy Dobnak Has Earned His Way Back
Randy Dobnak’s story is well documented. An Uber driver turned 2019 postseason starter in New York against the Yankees, it’s been a while since we have seen him in a Twins uniform. Out of the big leagues since 2021, the 29-year-old is now a dad with a whole new bag of tricks.
Funeral service held for Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson
A funeral was held Friday to remember two of the three men killed in a Prince George's County crash. Loved ones held a service to remember Minnesota Vikings Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden International.
Next 12 games are extremely important for the Twins' playoff hopes
The next two weeks look like a prime opportunity for the Minnesota Twins to close the gap on the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Entering play Friday, the Twins (56-45) are 4.5 games behind the Guardians (61-41). Why are the next two weeks key? Because the nine of the...
J.J. McCarthy's enhanced comfort level: 'Feel like I've been here for a year'
This spring, J.J. McCarthy's head was spinning a bit. The No. 10 overall pick out of Michigan was learning and adjusting to Kevin O'Connell's complex Vikings offense, and the amount of information he was trying to process was difficult at times. "I'd say in OTAs, it was very hard for...
Byron Buxton homers and doubles to lead Twins to 9-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a home run and a double, Christian Vázquez had a homer and three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night. “I think everybody put something on the table to win this game,” said Vázquez, who has three of his five homers this season against the Tigers. “When I swing at pitches at zone, I get different results. I feel good and I have confidence in myself.”
Sounders vs. Minnesota United: Gamethread
The Seattle Sounders open Leagues Cup group stage play against Minnesota United on Friday. The Sounders are the top seed in their three-team group that also includes Liga MX’s Club Necaxa. Minnesota started the season strong but has been in a bit of a spiral over the last couple...
Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open in pursuit of his 2nd victory of the year
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open. Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th and tapped in for another birdie on the par-5 18th. He had a 12-under 130 total at the TPC Twin Cities, playing the first 36 holes without a bogey.
'Down for the Challenge' happening at TCO Stadium
Saturday is the first time Vikings fans will get to see a public practice at TCO Stadium during training camp, but the Salvation Army is also hoping to get some attention at the Vikings Omni Hotel. People will be rappelling down the building for an extremely important fundraising event. The real "touchdown" is to help the 20,000 people the Salvation Army estimates to be without a home in Minnesota. Legendary Vikings wide receiver, Cris Carter shares why each dollar is so important, and how the event has grown into a “mini-state fair.”
Bring Players Weekend To the NHL
These truly are the dog days of summer. I’m only here because I don’t have a cabin to go to. There isn’t much to write about in Minnesota on the Wild at the moment. It’s pretty quiet around here. The frenzy that was the draft and free agency is now over. A few straggling restricted free agents have yet to sign across the league, but we are essentially in cruise control from now until training camp in September.
Vikings Sign LB Jabril Cox, CB Jacobi Francis
With training camp fully underway, the Minnesota Vikings made several roster moves in the wake of the season-ending injury to cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, who was officially placed on injured reserve on Thursday. The team has announced the signings of linebacker Jabril Cox and cornerback Jacobi Francis. In order to make...
Zebby Matthews' Command Has Him on a Meteoric Minor League Run
Zebby Matthews has become one of the better-known prospects in the Twins Minor League System in 2024. He's made it from High-A Cedar Rapids to Triple-A St. Paul in just two and half months and will have more opportunities for Twins fans to see him up close and personal before he makes his last step to the big leagues.
Canada's Pendrith charges late to seize PGA 3M Open lead
Canada's Taylor Pendrith, seeking his second title of 2024, birdied three of the last four holes to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA's 3M Open. Pendrith fired a seven-under par 64 and remained bogey free after 36 holes to stand on 12-under 130 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?
When Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara took over the department in 2022, he says it was like walking into a funeral parlor. “People weren't even talking to each other,” he says. “A lot of members were openly telling me, ‘Yeah, if somebody asked me, they're thinking about becoming a cop, I told them, no way, don't come here. Everybody hates us. Everyone is leaving. Go anywhere else but Minneapolis.’”
J.J. McCarthy is Already Climbing the Vikings’ Depth Chart
The Minnesota Vikings’ are two days into training camp and it looks like rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is already climbing the depth chart. Although we are only a couple days into camp, McCarthy put together his strongest day, and quite possibly, the strongest day of the entire offseason. We are still several weeks away from the Minnesota Vikings releasing their official depth chart going into the regular season, but it seems like the early reports of McCarthy starting the season as QB3 is just completely false.
Sarah Bacon wins Team USA's first medal of the Paris Games
PARIS, France — It was just after 4 a.m. Minnesota time when Team USA claimed its first medal of the 2024 Olympics, thanks in part to a former diver from the University of Minnesota. Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won silver on Saturday in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard...
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy is becoming a master of meditation
The rookie begins and ends each day by meditating, a practice developed after a period of depression while at boarding school during COVID. Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy is becoming a master of meditation. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More!...
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