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Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
Gophers and Beavers women’s hockey to play Hall of Fame game in Lakeville
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum announced Thursday that the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team will participate in the 2025 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic. The Golden Gophers will face the Bemidji State University Beavers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. CST at Lakeville Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.
Edina Girls Flag Football Heads to Hall of Fame for Tourney
EAGAN, Minn. — As the 18U flag football team from the Edina Girls Athletic Association prepared for a practice last week, Camille Dubuc wondered aloud to teammates if they'd get the opportunity to meet J.J. McCarthy. Sure enough, the rookie quarterback surprised the squad as the Vikings created a...
Morning Announcements for July 18
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. “Happy Birthday to my sweet son, who turns 31. Eliot is a neighborhood fixture,...
Minneapolis debates establishment of labor standards board
The potential establishment of a labor standards board in Minneapolis has sparked a potent discourse between local businesses and labor rights advocates. Downtown condo complex reception manager, Lev Roth, is pushing for the labor board’s inception to address pressing labor issues such as job security and work schedules. Contrarily,...
July 2024: A Series of Violent Shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - As of July 18th, the city of Minneapolis has had four confirmed homicides in the city. Here is a list of some of the shootings that turned into homicides, information provided to us by theMinneapolis Police Department press releases:. July 7th: A 17-year-old was found shot in...
MN case brings renewed focus on animal cruelty
Pet lovers say a Minnesota cat that narrowly escaped death is in recovery after being thrown from a high-rise apartment building. They want accountability and more awareness of animal cruelty. The international organization In Defense of Animals is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction...
Fern Ostberg celebrates 100 trips around the sun
On July 22, Columbia Heights resident Fern Ostberg will join the growing ranks of U.S. citizens who reach the mark of centenarian. As that achievement will follow on the heels of more than a week of community and family celebrations however, Fern expects her 100th birthday to be more low-key.
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview
The Rockets look to close out the “regular season” of the Summer League with a win With the Houston Rockets dropping their third game of the Summer League, their chances of advancing to the playoff round is unlikely. Only the top four teams get a shot at the title, and usually it takes an undefeated run to clinch. Otherwise, you’re in tiebreaker territory. So Houston’s game tonight in Vegas will probably be their penultimate contest, with another guaranteed game coming over the weekend. Tonight’s game will feature two players who should end up on the All-Vegas teams in Reed Sheppard...
New Details Uncovered Surrounding Jordan Addison DUI Arrest
The arrest of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been shrouded in mystery, but new details have been uncovered. The post New Details Uncovered Surrounding Jordan Addison DUI Arrest appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
EP Methodist church’s new pastor finds, and extends, an inclusive welcome
Pastor Linda McCollough says the church's focus on inclusivity for people of all sexual orientations, as well as its ministries targeted to food insecurity and homelessness, make her a great fit for the congregation.
Professor Tom Berg Honored With Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative Scholarship Award
Law Professor Thomas Berg is the recipient of the 2024 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative Scholarship Award. The award is given annually to a legal scholar for their accomplishments in law and religion and for contributions to protecting the freedom of religion or belief through law. Berg was honored on July 10 at the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative’s fourth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit.
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
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