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Vikings vs. Giants Week 1 Tickets
Sunday, September 8, 2024 will see the Minnesota Vikings (0-0) go on the road to square off against the New York Giants (0-0) at MetLife Stadium. If you're looking to attend this matchup in person, head to StubHub to buy your tickets. Vikings vs. Giants Tickets & Game Info. Tickets:...
Matt Higgins inspired by daughters to bring leadership to the Gophers
The newly named head coach of Gophers golf, Matt Higgins, used to be worried about how well his players shot. Now, he said he cares more about his players’ feelings after their rounds. Time away from coaching and desires for how he wanted his daughters to be coached led...
Emerging Vikings Defender Tabbed Breakout Candidate
The Minnesota Vikings will begin their training camp shortly. Rookies are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, and the remaining players on Tuesday. In the following weeks, the team will prepare for the regular season that kicks off on September 8. The Vikings made many changes in the offseason. Replacing the pass rushers and acquiring a new quarterback were certainly the main adjustments.
Minneapolis honors activist Spike Moss with street renaming
On the morning of Tuesday, July 16, more than 400 people gathered under a tented stage in a North Minneapolis parking lot of the Urban Research and Engagement Center (UROC) for a celebration and street renaming ceremony to honor community activist and freedom fighter Harry “Spike” Moss. The...
Minnesota Vikings QB Situation without Kirk Cousins Revealed
The Minnesota Vikings are experiencing quarterback uncertainty with Kirk Cousins gone, but they have a strong foundation with four quarterbacks on the roster, including Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall, providing solid options to choose from. Darnold was drafted 3rd overall by the Jets in 2018. Mullens...
Michael Hall III, Hall Law P.A.
Born and raised in St. Cloud, Michael Hall III has Hall Law P.A. offices there and in Minneapolis and Edina. The firm’s website is replete with six- and seven-figure judgments and settlements. Hall’s current case load is full of a variety of matters. One is Doe v. USFS...
Ukrainian medical student training with U of M to bring help back to home country
MINNETONKA, Minn. — The University of Minnesota is helping train a Ukrainian medical student so she can go back to her country and assist in the war effort. Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine."One of the biggest children's hospitals, not only in Ukraine but all of Europe, was destroyed by Russian rockets," Ishchenko said. "It's awful because I knew people who were working there and now many colleagues...
Indoor Slide Park Coming to Maple Grove
Something unique is in the works for Maple Grove; it’s billed as the “world’s first indoor slide park.”. Slick City Action Park announced it’s planning to open in the Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping area. The park uses proprietary slides and considers itself a “waterless water...
Obon Festival August 18! $5 Tickets On Sale Now!
***We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2024***. Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food, vendors, games, and other aspects of Japanese culture will be featured at the annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival on the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory from 3:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday, August 18. At the end of the Obon festival, lanterns are released onto the water so that the spirits can return to the other world.
Large data center to be built in BE
A new business is soon going to locate in Blue Earth and they will be a large consumer of electricity. AAIM Data Centers, headquartered in Delaware, will begin construction of one of their new data centers in Blue Earth very soon. The data center will be located on Highway 169,...
“Table Talk” Backed Into A Corner With New Games
"Cornered" is a new game out from a local designer in Paynesville, MN, Ben Borgerding. It is a light strategy game that only takes about 10 minutes to play. A perfect filler-type game for game nights. It is one of the new games we discussed on "Table Talk" on Saturday. You can pre-order it at getcornered.com and Games By James as a few copies in store now.
Faribault's Local Hero Brigade, Community Volunteers Tackle Historic Flooding Woes in Minnesota
With the backdrop of unrelenting rain and rising waters in Faribault, Minnesota, a cohort of local heroes has risen, not via capes but with a steadfast commitment to fill sandbags and haul furniture. These individuals are part of the Rice County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a group that served as an indispensable resource during the spate of summer flooding which saw the city grapple with a torrential 17.64 inches of June rain. This deluge tested the endurance of Faribault’s infrastructure, leading to widespread damage and the urgent need for community-led intervention.
Newsmakers: New Robbinsdale Superintendent Aims For “Culture of Continuous Improvement”
New Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Teri Staloch says she wants to use metrics and community engagement to lead the district. “I am about continuous improvement,” said Staloch. “I haven’t been to that place yet, but part of my job is to create a culture of continuous improvement.”
3-Year-Old Child Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Pit Bull Attack, Police Shoot Aggressive Dogs
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brooklyn Park, as confirmed by the Brooklyn Park Police Department on July 19. The incident, which took place in the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive N., led to officers shooting both animals, resulting in the death of one and the injury of the other. According to the police report, the officers were dispatched at 12:45 PM and found the dogs actively attacking the child upon arrival.
Flash flood warning in parts of metro until Sunday afternoon
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a flash flood warning that includes St. Paul, Eagan and Maplewood which is expected to last until 12:45 p.m. Sunday. What we know. Some parts of the Twin Cities metro area are under a flash flood warning...
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