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Minnesota Vikings News and Links: When Will The Vikings Sign Another Cornerback?
Now that training camp has begun and we are getting daily reports which is great. Football season is back and we can really debate (er., argue) about players, coaches, etc. Unfortunately, the team has suffered another loss to the cornerback group with the Mekhi Blackmon injury. The speculation has begun about what they will do even after the Duke Shelley signing. Is there any free agent out there worth signing?
Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon Suffers Torn ACL In Camp
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp. Seifert adds Blackmon was one of the top candidates to be the team’s starting nickel cornerback for the upcoming season. Blackmon, 25, was selected in the third round...
Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall
Also this weekend: Pillsbury House holds a community block party and Northeast Sculpture Gallery show explores colonization through a Middle Eastern lens. The post Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Vikings’ Christian Darrisaw Scores Big!
In this episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness discusses the historic contract extension of Minnesota Vikings’ offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw. The extension is the largest in NFL history for an offensive lineman, signaling the team’s commitment to building a strong roster under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Tyler breaks down the financial specifics of the deal and its implications for both the player and the team’s future. The episode also covers the first day of training camp, examining the health status of players like Mekhi Blackman and J.J. McCarthy’s early performance. Discussions around team strategy, potential impacts of the new signings, and future prospects for other positions are highlighted, along with insights from producer Dave. The session concludes with fan questions and speculation on how the Vikings are positioning themselves for future success.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Seeks Soccer and Flag Football Officials
If you've ever wanted to throw a flag like the pros or call a goal that could make or break a local kiddo's day, now's your chance because the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is on the lookout for soccer and flag football officials – and they're aiming to get you from the sidelines into the game posthaste. According to their recent bulletin, these officiating gigs can not only help you pocket $28-$75 per game, but they also offer a welcomed excuse to stay in shape and serve the community through youth sports programs.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3M Sale of Historic Apartment Building in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Soleil Apartments in Minneapolis for $3 million. Located at 1425 LaSalle Ave. in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood, the property was built in 1914. Soleil Apartments features 41 apartment units and one retail unit that is leased until 2029. Michael Jacobs and Abe Roberts of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Soleil Properties LLC. Jon Ruzicka, broker of record in Minnesota, assisted on the transaction. The undisclosed buyer offered to purchase the property on a contract for deed.
Vikings Announce Four Roster Moves
The Minnesota Vikings announced four roster moves, including placing CB Mekhi Blackmon on injured reserve following his torn ACL. The team also waived LB K.J. Cloyd, and filled the resulting two open roster spots by signing CB Jacobi Francis and LB Jabril Cox. Blackmon, 25, was selected in the third...
Leagues Cup promotes epic battle between Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United
The Seattle Sounders are ready to kick off their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign, and the expectations couldn't be higher. Facing Minnesota United at Lumen Field, the Seattle side are looking not only for a win, but also to reaffirm their hegemony against an opponent that rarely causes problems. With an impressive record of 12 wins, 2 draws and just one defeat against the Loons since they joined the MLS in 2017, the Sounders are confident. At home, the record is even more overwhelming: eight games, eight wins. But will this superiority continue in the Leagues Cup?
Brooklyn Park City Council Schedules Special Meeting for July 29 to Address Civic Matters Pre-Election
Responding to disruptions in the regular City Council schedule, Brooklyn Park officials have arranged a special meeting set for July 29 at 6PM. Held in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5200 85th Ave N, council members look to address pressing matters before the annual Joint Council and Commissions meeting and the upcoming Central District Primary Election dominates the city's agenda. Being disrupted by the regular meeting schedule, the special meeting aims to keep the civic process on track.
A New Source of Minnesota Road Rage: Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming Measures". Sounds like an oxymoron of rage-inducing poppycock [haha...poppy]. It's a real thing, though, and it's been implemented in Minneapolis. And it's working so well that the application process is as backed up as traffic on Highway 10 North on a Friday afternoon. Minnesota Traffic Calming Program Works,...
Nine Gophers to Participate in Paris Olympics
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota will see nine different representatives at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which are set to be ceremoniously started on Friday, July 26, at 12:30 p.m. CT. GOPHERS WITH TEAM USA. Three of Minnesota's eight student-athletes that will participate will do so for Team...
Minneapolis Prepares for Gas Infrastructure Overhaul in Bryn Mawr Neighborhood
Get ready for the roar of machinery and the dance of the construction crews, in Minneapolis. Starting early August, according to a bulletin from CenterPoint Energy, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood will see the start of natural gas main installations along several key streets, promising to modernize the energy infrastructure but testing the community's tolerance for inconvenience.
X users convince man behind Chef Reactions to check out State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — "I’m legitimately excited to go to Minnesota which feels strange to type but here we are." The man behind the viral social media account Chef Reactions heard Minnesota State Fair fans loud and clear after posting this question on X July 18. Fair lovers...
Doucette named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Augsburg
Mallie Doucette, who has served as an assistant coach at Concordia University, St. Paul for the past two seasons, has been named as the new head coach for Augsburg University’s women’s basketball team, the university announced. Doucette, who played collegiately at St. Cloud State University, has served as...
Brooklyn Park Police Arrest Dollar Tree Store Robber Trying To Escape on Bus
Brooklyn Park police are investigating a robbery Wednesday of a Dollar Tree store in which a suspect tried to escape on a nearby bus route. According to Brooklyn Park police, officers responded shortly before 5:40 p.m. to the Dollar Tree store, located at 8030 Brooklyn Boulevard. Upon learning of the...
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