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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Eden Prairie to light up the sky with ‘fireworks take two’ on Aug. 22
The City of Eden Prairie has rescheduled its July 4 fireworks, which were canceled due to weather, for Thursday, Aug. 22. Dubbed the “Best. Make-up Party. Ever!,” the event will take place at Round Lake Park and feature a lakeside concert by Free & Easy Band at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at [...]
Family of missing Dakota County woman "disappointed" in lack of information from investigators
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two weeks after a Dakota County woman disappeared, her family isn't giving up hope.Troy Haro says he's desperate for answers about what happened to his sister, Nikki Anderson."It's terrible," he said. "Lot of sleepless nights."Anderson's been missing since three Saturdays ago.Doorbell camera footage shows her leaving her mother's house in Randolph in Dakota County. She was barefoot, without her phone or medication."You wake up, you check your phone, hope for a text from her, a text from anyone," Haro said. "You think about her, every time in your mind, it comes around and comes around."There was a...
Finnegans Brewery Moving To North Loop, Sharing Space With Fulton
Finnegans Brewery Moving To North Loop, Sharing Space With Fulton. The craft brewery that coined the phrase, “Drink Like You Care,” is about to move its taproom and “barstool philanthropy” to the North Loop, according to a news release. Finnegans will begin producing its Irish-inspired brews...
Best MLB NRFI/YRFI for July 23: (How to Bet Phillies vs. Twins)
Happy Tuesday to you all! We have a full 15-game MLB schedule today to scour over and find the best spots for our first-inning wagers. And one of those spots is taking place in Minnesota, where the Twins are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies. We will have two NRFI powerhouse pitchers in the first inning when Zack Wheeler and Simeon Woods Richardson start in their respective halves.
Spotlight On: Melvin Tennant, President & CEO, Meet Minneapolis, Kiwanis International, USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials
July 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Melvin Tennant, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, spoke about returning to pre-pandemic levels in hospitality jobs, attracting new visitors through events and convention planning, and the importance of arts and culture to attracting new visitors. “We are the largest city in this region, and we have arts and culture, sports, and restaurants, so we are trying to leverage being that hub of activity in this region,” he said.
Red Lake Nation and Lower Sioux Indian Community to receive federal funding; support small business development
MINNEAPOLIS — Red Lake Nation and Lower Sioux Indian Community will receive federal funding to support small business development in their communities. Sen. Tina Smith made the announcement on Tuesday morning. "Access to capital is essential to the economic health and growth of Tribal communities in Minnesota and across Indian Country," said Smith. "Native-owned small businesses face disproportionate obstacles when trying to secure capital to develop and grow their businesses, especially in rural areas like Red Lake and Lower Sioux. Tribes know best what works for their communities, and this funding will help Tribal economies to grow and thrive." The funding was...
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.
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