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Another Impact Player Is Probably on the Way for Vikings
In the last eight weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan (TE), Dalton Risner (OG), Jalen Redmond (DT), Duke Shelley (CB), and a couple of other players to enhance roster depth. Another Impact Player Is Probably on the Way for Vikings. And that won’t be it. Head coach...
‘Maybe I’ve Gotten Worse’: Trump Makes Clear That Unity Is Over
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Early in his speech in Minnesota on Saturday night, former President Donald Trump made clear just how quickly he has jettisoned the appeal for national unity that he made after he survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania two weeks ago.
In Business: Southeast Asian & South American Restaurant “Chick N’ Rice” Opens In Brainerd
A new diner option opened in downtown Brainerd last month. Stationed at the Northwind Grille’s old location, the new restaurant is called Chick N’ Rice and it features influence from South Asian and South American cuisines. Chick N’ Rice co-owner Sarawut Rasaphakdee knew that bringing his Thailand influence...
Brainerd Jaycees Transfer Ownership of “America’s Ice Fishing Tournament” to Confidence Learning Center
The Brainerd Jaycees are transferring ownership of the “America’s Ice Fishing Tournament” to the Confidence Learning Center. The tournament is a virtual ice fishing tournament, not to be confused with the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, and was started in 2020. Reporter Sammy Holladay caught up with the executive director of the Confidence Learning Center, Travis Grossman, to learn more.
SCAG Racing Wraps Up Sonoma Nationals with Strong Performances
SCAG Racing wrapped up the Sonoma Nationals with two quarterfinal exits and a first-round finish, showcasing strong performances by the team. Daniel Wilkerson qualified 5th with a 3.887-second run at 334.82 mph. Justin Ashley secured the No. 2 qualifier with a 3.683-second pass at 333.91 mph. Ashley's first-round win included...
Northern Minnesota weekly planner July 29-Aug. 3
Summer is in full swing in Northern Minnesota. Here are some ideas for what to do:. Bemidji Community Children's Theater and Starbridge Academy presents "15 Reasons Not To Be In A Play" at the Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater. This production is about a group of students protesting being in a play and with reasons from having to hold someone's hand to being stuck in a tree costume. Performances are Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
Minnesota ranked best in nation for health care, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best in the country and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint. According to a WalletHub study published Monday, Minnesota's health care system is No. 1 in the nation, followed by Rhode Island and South Dakota.The study compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions: cost, access and outcomes. Minnesota was ranked second for cost, sixth for access and 11th for outcomes."Minnesota is the best state for health care, boasting the highest number of convenient care clinics per capita," WalletHub's financial writer,...
Federated Challenge 20th anniversary raises $4.5 million for BBBS
The 2024 Federated Challenge raised a record-breaking $4,537,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 28. This year saw the highest number of sponsors and attendees yet, with 105 incredible businesses (26 of which were new to the Federated Challenge this year) and nearly 700 generous people attending the gala to support youth mentoring in Minnesota and throughout America. “The outpouring of support for the 20th anniversary of this very special cause was simply incredible,” said Federated Insurance Chairman and...
St. Paul native Suni Lee qualifies for Olympic gymnastics all-round final in Paris
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - There was some big news out of the Olympics on Sunday for St. Paul's hometown hero, Suni Lee. The reigning all-around gold medal gymnastics champion has officially qualified to defend her crown in Paris. Lee had to qualify as one of the top two...
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