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Expectations are not high for some in regards to the 2024 Vikings
The 2024 NFL season is right around the corner. Training camp is kicking off, and outlets are rolling out their projections for the upcoming year. USA TODAY Sports came out with an article predicting the overall record of every team this year. It won’t make too many Vikings fans happy to know Minnesota was picked to finish last in the NFC North.
2024 Position Primer: Minnesota Gopher wide receiver preview
GopherIllustrated will provide an in-depth preview on each Minnesota football position group leading up to the start of training camp in August. Today, we focus on running back. 2023 IN REVIEW. Everyone reading this knows that Minnesota needs to throw more. This offense has lacked balance for years, coinciding with...
Gophers Reveal 2024 Cross Country Schedule
MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota men's and women's cross country programs have announced its 2024 fall competition schedule. The season, which runs from August 30 to November 13, includes three home events, one of which is the 38th Annual Roy Griak Invitational on September 20. Both programs will begin...
Report: Vikings' special teams star NaJee Thompson could miss 'considerable' time
In a surprising roster move by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, special teams ace NaJee Thompson was played on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and the word from insiders is that he could miss significant time.
Kirk Cousins and The Final Vikings Rankings
Fran Tarkenton is the best quarterback in franchise history. After him, it’s a bit more of a debate. But while he likely isn’t claiming the silver medal, Kirk Cousins nevertheless put himself in an excellent position for several statistical categories. His six seasons in Minnesota – or, perhaps, just five and a half given the Achilles injury – always resulted in some tidy numbers. Where does that leave him in terms of overall statistical rankings?
Gophers prep for fall camp
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota football team is gearing up for the start of fall camp late next week on campus. The Golden Gophers have been working out all summer, mostly with player-led practices. Gopher senior offensive lineman Quinn Carroll of Edina says with four returning starters on the offensive line, this could be a special group. He says they are looking forward to a high profile season opener at home against North Carolina on August 29th.
Review: ‘English’ at the Guthrie Theater highlights the anguish of learning a new language
Tensions build on stage as a class of Iranian adults struggle with their secondary language instructor’s English-only policy. As the conversation turns to adopting English names, a student stands up and speaks in Farsi: “Our mothers get to name us, not foreigners.”. Now running at the Guthrie Theater,...
BKV Group Hires Jill Schroeder as Senior Planner for Minneapolis Practice Site
BKV Group, a holistic, multidisciplinary design firm, announced the addition of Jill Schroeder, CID as Senior Planner, working out of the company’s Minneapolis practice site. An industry leader with 27 years of experience, most recently with Pope Design Group, Schroeder will support BKV’s continued growth in the senior living space.
J.J. McCarthy's Starting Status Gets Crucial Update From Vikings Coach
The Minnesota Vikings used a first-round pick to get former Michigan Wolverines star quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the 2024 NFL Draft. Many view McCarthy as the Vikings’ future long-term quarterback following the departure of Kirk Cousins. However, it remains uncertain when exactly ...
Vikings Reportedly Pursued Trade for Pro Bowl QB This Offseason
What seemed like an outlandish rumor four months ago actually had a backbone, at least per the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason diligence. Vikings Reportedly Pursued Trade for Pro Bowl QB This Offseason. That’s the Los Angeles Chargers’ would-be interest in trading quarterback Justin Herbert, and perhaps, per the theory at...
Gopher Wren Warne-Jacobsen wins second national college figure skating title
The rising junior won the title for the second consecutive year representing the University of Minnesota. Wren Warne-Jacobsen scored a personal best 174.52 across the two parts of the competition: short program and free skate. Image courtesy of Debbie Warne-Jacobsen. Gopher Wren Warne-Jacobsen wins second national college figure skating title.
Vikings Declare 3 Players Injured
The beginning of training camp is usually the first sign that football will return soon. Minnesota’s rookies and some veterans reported on Sunday, while the remaining players are scheduled to arrive at TCO Performance Center on Tuesday. Practice sessions will slowly ramp up, but three players will not be on the field.
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Minneapolis working to clean up long vacant buildings
Some vacant buildings in Minneapolis have sat empty for years. Some even decades. But that’s all about to change. “Those who have been here for extended prolonged periods of time, your time is up,” says Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley.
Former Timberwolves player competing with Bulls in Summer League
The Minnesota Timberwolves' roster looks vastly different than it did just a little over a year ago. During the 2022-23 season, the Wolves employed the likes of Taurean Prince, Bryn Forbes, Austin Rivers, D'Angelo Russell, A.J. Lawson, and several other players that are no longer part of the team's roster.
Former Vikings star could return home thanks to ties with JJ McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings will face some uncertainty in their passing attack for the first time in six seasons after allowing quarterback Kirk Cousins to sign with the Atlanta Falcons during free agency. In 2024, the Vikings will see fresh faces at the quarterback position. The Vikings drafted Michigan quarterback J.J....
Complaint filed against HCA Mary Moriarty in prosecution of trooper Ryan Londregan
MINNEAPOLIS — A law enforcement organization has filed an ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, accusing her of misconduct in pursuit of murder charges against a state trooper in the death of Ricky Cobb II. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) officially filed the complaint...
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