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Unexpected summer league contributor proving he is worthy of two-way contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves 2K25 Summer League squad has already outperformed last year's team. The Wolves are 2-0 after winning just one game last summer. Thus far, both first-rounders have lived up to expectations. Terrence Shannon Jr., Minnesota's 27th overall pick, scored 25 in the first game before contributing 19 points in game two.
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man who pleaded guilty for his role in a 2022 St. Cloud murder has been sentenced. A Stearns County judge Monday afternoon sentenced 55-year-old Paul Coleman to 16 years in prison for the shooting death of 39-year-old Michael Batsche. Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding...
PHOTO: NBA Fans Are Going Insane After Wolves’ Rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. Got a GTA Cheat Code-Inspired Tattoo on His Left Arm
Terrence Shannon Jr., a former standout player from Illinois, was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft in June 2024. Shannon’s exceptional skills led to him being named the Illinois Male Athlete of the Year in 2024. However, it’s not just Shannon’s outstanding talent that’s exciting fans. The 23-year-old shooting guard surprised everyone with his new tattoo. His most recent tattoo on his hand is inspired by the popular video game Grand Theft Auto and alludes to the cheat code that provides unlimited gun ammo in the game. Shannon’s tattoo clearly suggests his ability to dominate on the court.
Man drowns in Lake Marion after falling off inflatable device; another rescued
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — One man drowned and another was rescued from the water in a southern Twin Cities suburb over the weekend, authorities said.The Dakota County Sheriff's Office said its deptuies, along with the Lakeville police and fire departments, responded to Lake Marion at Antlers Park around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses reported a potential drowning after seeing a wave from a nearby boat knock two men off an inflatable device.A bystander jumped into the water and saved a 19-year-old man, the sheriff's office said, but the other man went underwater and did not resurface.Around 8 p.m., a dive team found that man dead, 40 yards offshore in 8 feet of water. The sheriff's office identified him as 26-year-old Reynaldo Antonio Patishtan Hernandez of Northfield."We thank and commend the bystander for his heroic, lifesaving efforts of the 19-year-old and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Patishtan Hernandez," the sheriff's office said.
Chris Janson, Hailey Whitters, +More Coming to Owatonna: Get Your Tix Now
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets. Steele County Free Fair officials encourage you to get your tickets now to avoid standing in line at the ticket booth the night of the show. Hailey Whitters with special...
St. Paul native Joe Mauer will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
St. Paul native Joe Mauer will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, along with three other former Major League Baseball players, including a manager. Mauer, a catcher, who played in 15 seasons with the Minnesota Twins and grew up playing baseball in St. Paul, was...
11 arrested during protest at UnitedHealthcare HQ, alleging company is systemically "refusing to approve care"
MINNETONKA, Minn. — Nearly a dozen people were arrested Monday outside UnitedHealthcare headquarters, protesting what they are alleging is the company's practice of not paying for care.Eleven protesters were arrested by Minnetonka police for blocking the street, according to the People's Action Institute, which helped put on the protest as part of its Care Over Cost campaign.The campaign says it aims to bring attention to health insurance company's "systemic practice of refusing to approve care through prior authorization denials or pay for care through claim denials.""Health insurance coverage has expanded in America, but we are finding it is private health...
Ben Schierer and Griffin Peck Join West Central Initiative Team
Fergus Falls, MN – West Central Initiative welcomes Ben Schierer as Director of Civic Partnerships and Griffin Peck as Climate Resilience Officer, bolstering the organization’s regional development work. Schierer will engage with government entities, communities, and organizations to foster strong public-sector partnerships and advocate for regional needs at...
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
URGENT! 3,400+ Kids in SE Minnesota Need Help With School Supplies This Year
Not trying to wreck your summer right now but just a heads up, school starts again in about a month (plus or minus a week or two depending on where you live in Minnesota). Target, Walmart, and all of the stores are getting ready to show you ALL of the fancy and new pencil pouches, backpacks, and items that are needed for your kid this year in school.
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