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Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A southern Minnesota man charged with opening fire on police officers during a violent home invasion in January has entered a guilty plea to a federal charge. 31-year-old Kamau Evans was brought to federal court several days after he was arrested in Minneapolis. The Mankato...

One of the best parts of international play at the Olympics is how it brings NBA stars together on national teams. Never is this more noticeable than Team USA, which of course boasts the best collection of talent on the planet. It is always fascinating to see players like Jayson...

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota State Fair will ban birthing cows and newborn calves from the Miracle of Birth Center due to the risk of bird flu. State agricultural industry officials say the move is out of precaution as the virus continues to spread to the dairy cattle industry.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke on the toughness of the late Khyree Jackson at a funeral held on Friday for the rookie cornerback who was killed in a car accident earlier this month. O'Connell said Jackson opted to play through shoulder pain in camp despite encouraging the fourth-round pick to seek treatment. "I wouldn't have held it against him one bit if he decided it was time to fix that shoulder," O'Connell said. "... He looked at me, and said, 'Nope, I can play. I have to be out there with my brothers. I would rather do what I have to do and fight through it to be out there and try to help my team win.'" Jackson, 24, was expected to compete for a starting spot after the Vikings selected him out of Oregon in April's NFL Draft. Jackson was one of three killed in a three-car crash in Prince George's County, Md., in the early hours of July 6. Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, were also killed. The three were football teammates at Dr. Henry A. Wise High in Maryland. --Field Level Media

PARIS, France — A few athletes with Minnesota ties are competing Monday, including Lakeville native Regan Smith. 4 a.m. CT — Women's Swimming: 100m Backstroke Prelims (USA) Regan Smith is a three-time Olympic medalist (two silver, one bronze) from the Tokyo 2020 games. The 22-year-old is from Lakeville...

Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings, Minnesota batters backed him with four homers and the Twins cruised past the host Detroit Tigers, 9-3, on Friday night. Lopez (9-7) gave up two runs and six hits while notching seven strikeouts. Byron Buxton and Christian Vazquez homered and drove in two runs apiece. Matt Wallner and Trevor Larnach had solo shots and Willi Castro added two RBIs for the Twins. Javier Baez homered for the second straight game for Detroit. Keider Montero (1-4) allowed six runs (five earned) and eight hits in five innings. Prior to the game, Detroit's All-Star outfielder Riley Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. An MRI detected a mild strain. The Twins took a 2-0 lead three batters into the contest. Buxton clubbed his 12th homer of the season and Larnach followed with his 11th long ball. Wallner made it 3-0 with his one-out blast in the second inning. Detroit sliced Minnesota's advantage to 3-2 in the third. Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch and, one out later, Baez lifted his two-run shot over the left center field wall. The Twins extended their lead to 6-2 in the fourth. Wallner walked and advanced to third on Vazquez's two-out single. Vazquez stole second before Castro slapped an opposite-field single. Both runners scored and Castro went all the way to third on a throwing error by second baseman Colt Keith. Buxton followed with an RBI double. With Joey Wentz on the mound, Minnesota made it 8-2 in the sixth. Brooks Lee had a one-out single prior to Vazquez's fifth homer. Detroit loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh but failed to push across a run. Lopez set down the next three batters on a fielder's choice and two popouts to preserve the six-run advantage. The Tigers scored a run in the eighth off Josh Staumont when Mark Canha was hit by a pitch, moved to second when Matt Vierling walked and scored on Bligh Madris' single. Minnesota tacked on a run in the ninth on Lee's bases-loaded walk. --Field Level Media.

Mendota Heights Officer Scott Patrick was killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, and one man is making sure he will never be forgotten. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.

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.”

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.

Trade rumors have swirled around Tarik Skubal in recent weeks, though it’s anticipated the Detroit Tigers will not deal their ace unless they get an overwhelming offer. In any case, Skubal’s last start before the trade deadline will be closely watched. The left-hander is scheduled to pitch the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings training camp commenced earlier this week, and roster battles are aplenty. 3 Updates on Top Training Camp Battles for Vikings. The team has one month to finalize a 53-man roster, so the rest of training camp and three preseason games will be crucial. On the whole, consider these...

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.

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.

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.’”

He was indicted by a federal grand jury in April.

The Minnesota Wild fell short of playoff expectations in 2023-24. Minnesota did make the 2023 postseason after an incredible regular season. However, they were no match for the Dallas Stars as Dallas defeated them in the first round. In 2023-24, the Wild were well out of the playoff race even after firing head coach Dean Evason after 19 games.

EAGAN, Minn. — The most challenging part of Dallas Turner's first NFL training camp is dealing with the loss of his friend. Turner was in Maryland on Friday with rookie teammates Taki Taimani and Jeshaun Jones, attending the funeral of teammate Khyree Jackson, who was killed July 6 in an automobile accident.

MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO) – The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office released Friday documents related to the case against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in the fatal 2023 shooting of Ricky Cobb II on I-94 in Minneapolis. The 69-page document written by the special prosecutors in the case details several key...