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One player who can earn way into Timberwolves rotation no one is talking about
The upcoming season will be one with massive implications for the Minnesota Timberwolves. If they fail to live up to expectations, many will cast off their wildly impressive 2023-24 season where they earned 56 wins as simply a fluke. But if they can carry over that success from last year into next, the NBA world will have no choice but to respect Minnesota for the perennial Western Conference powerhouse they truly are.
Newest member of Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor is South Carolina football legend
The most underrated player in South Carolina football history is Bobby Bryant. The dynamic cornerback played for the Gamecocks in the mid-1960s and was an All-American performer (he also was an All-ACC baseball player) and was selected as the ACC's Athlete of the Year for the 1966-1967 academic year, yet he is often neglected when discussing the greatest Gamecocks in team history.
County board candidate accused of throwing tarantula at tenant vows to stay in the race
MINNEAPOLIS — A Hennepin County Board candidate charged with assault for allegedly throwing a tarantula and other objects at another woman is planning to stay in the race. Marisa Simonetti made a brief court appearance Thursday on charges of fifth-degree assault, where she hired legal representation on the spot after striking up a conversation with an attorney while awaiting her hearing.
Twins linked to potential trade for Blue Jays starter ahead of deadline
Let year the Minnesota Twins were rumored to be interested in a number of different potential trades ahead of the deadline, but opted to stand pat. That would unfortunately be a precursor to the team’s offseason plans, as the frugalness of ownership handcuffed the front office from meaingfully adding to the roster. As the Twins enter the second half of the season in a position to overtake the AL Central and march toward another postseason run, plans might have changed.
Gophers: 5 offensive players that need to break out in 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team held its local media day last week, and will be heading to Big Ten Media Days next week in Indianapolis. Here is a look at five players who if they have breakout seasons, could go a long way into making Year 8 with P.J. Fleck a successful one.
Minneapolis Park Board Superintendent Disputes Union Claims Amidst Labor Dispute
In the persistence of labor disputes, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) finds itself locked in a stalemate with Local 363. A $1.4 million chasm separates the proposals on the table, with MPRB Superintendent Al Bangoura emphatically stating that contrary to the union's claims, no agreement has been struck on the wage package, as reported by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The bones of contention lie in the timing of the market adjustment and the language around employment conditions. This conflict rolls into the open as the City Council weighs in, prompting Bangoura to urge them to consider the full scope of facts during the council meeting slated for July 18.
“That Gotta Be Me”- Timberwolves Star Karl-Anthony Towns Hilariously Recognized His Jumper On NBA’s ‘Guess the Shot’ Tunnel Cam
The Summer League games have yet again provided a platform for the newbies to showcase their talents. To lighten up the mood, a fun game was set up where the players were asked to guess the popular shots of the NBA players. While some could accurately figure it out from the black-and-white screen, others got stuck. Then came an amusing moment involving the Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Linahon, McGraw, Stuhl headline Academic All-America Team
Eight wrestlers were named to the 2023-2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Division At-Large team. These wrestlers initially made the All-District team announced last month. Gage Linahon of Central College, Patrick McGraw of John Carroll, and Charlie Stuhl of Augsburg were First Team honorees. Stuhl was also on the First Team last year, while Linahon and McGraw were on the Second Team. Tyler Kim of Augsburg was the sole wrestler on the Second Team, while Mike Glynn of RIT, Elijah Hunt of Concordia-Moorhead, Gavin Layman of Ohio Northern, and Zane Mulder of Wartburg made the Third Team.
Minnesota Vikings: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between JJ McCarthy And Organization
The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and are heading into 2024 with the expectation to win now. Instead of throwing another massive paycheck at Cousins — who was fantastic for the Vikings during the regular season but was never able to go on a significant run in the playoffs — the Minnesota brass let the Atlanta Falcons give their former QB a major payday and decided to hit the reset button on the QB position.
MLB Commissioner weighs in on Twins broadcast debacle
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have produced a lot of compelling storylines during the first half of the season, but for many frustrated fans the season boils down to a single headline. "The team is having a good season and no one can watch it," said Bobby Nightengale, Minnesota...
Texans Sign Former Vikings Player
The Houston Texans love former Minnesota Vikings players. Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Case Keenum, and Kris Boyd can attest. Houston made former ex-Vikings offensive guard Chris Reed the latest this week, adding the veteran lineman from free agency with training camp right around the bend. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson tweeted Tuesday,...
Kirk Cousins is shamelessly using former Vikings teammate to help the Falcons
If anyone has watched the Netflix series Receiver, you know about the segment which mentions Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and how he's essentially caught almost every career ball from his former quarterback Kirk Cousins, to this point in his career. Cousins meant a great deal to this Vikings...
This week's Cannon Falls Police, Goodhue County Sheriff reports
Below are this week's Cannon Falls Police Department and Goodhue County Sheriff's Office reports:. Two bottles of juice were stolen from Family Fare. Jason Benbo, 43, of Cannon Falls was cited for theft. Citations. July 2. Holly Hoehne, Randolph, 58, theft. July 8. Jeremy Heinlein, Cannon Falls, 46, driving after...
Faye Webster heads to the Palace Theatre on 8/4
Georgia-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster heads to St. Paul to play at the Palace Theatre on Sunday, August, 4. Faye Webster loves the feeling of a first take: writing a song, then heading to the studio with her band to track it live the very next day. When you listen to the 25-year-old Atlanta songwriter’s poised and plainspoken albums, you can hear why: she channels emotions that are so aching, they seem to be coming into existence at that very moment. Webster captures the spark before it has a chance to fade.
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