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Rendezvous Axe-throwing opens in Willmar
(Willmar MN-) A new recreational outlet is now officially open in Willmar. Victoria and Hans Hibma are purchasing the old Tom Thumb and laundry mat building on West Highway 12, and have turned the former convenience store and church into Rendezvous Axe Throwing. Victoria says they had a soft opening earlier this month, and their Grand Opening was Thursday...
Matthew Coller: After signing new deal, Vikings star Darrisaw looks to find his voice
It’s not likely that Darrisaw will ever be the loudest rah-rah player in the huddle and you shouldn’t expect him to become a podcaster or Tik Tok star any time soon but his version of vocal leadership means taking opportunities to help other players impro
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
Twins release veteran reliever with one problematic tendency
The Twins released veteran reliever Jay Jackson, relays Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The righty had been outrighted last month and wasn’t on the 40-man roster. Jackson made 20 MLB appearances with Minnesota early in the year. He struggled to a 7.52 earned run average despite striking out 29 hitters while only issuing nine walks. The long ball was the biggest issue. Jackson allowed seven home runs over 26 1/3 innings. It was a marked turnaround from the 2.12 ERA that he’d posted over a similar amount of playing time with the Blue Jays last season.
Rob Dillingham led all Summer League rookies in this crucial category
The Minnesota Timberwolves were more than convinced they wanted Rob Dillingham on their roster next season. Knowing they needed a guard to eventually take the mantle of starting point guard from Mike Conley, President Tim Connelly authorized the bold move of trading up into the lottery to acquire the University of Kentucky guard.
As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness
BLAINE, Minn. — It’s easy for pros to become conflicted when the PGA Tour schedule closes in on August. In golf, patience is critical. Play your game, stick to the plan, the scores will come. Everyone knows that. But this time of year, what if they don’t? The...
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers, home recipients
Imagine if your mortgage was capped to 30% of your household income. For six future Faribault homeowners, that will be reality. In northeast Faribault, next to Rice County’s new Public Safety Center, a housing development is officially underway. The first six single-family homes of that development are part of a grant-funded initiative to get families with low-to-moderate income into a home. Rice County Habitat for Humanity is building those homes,...
Standard Communities acquires 96-unit affordable-housing community in Stillwater
Standard Communities made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater, Minnesota. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County Community Development Agency and the Minnesota Housing Finance...
23 Grants Awarded in Central Minnesota Totaling Over $195,000
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Over $195,000 has been granted through three grant rounds offered through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. This year's Difference Maker focus was on mental health. Grants ranging between $15,000 and $20,000 went to organizations like the Center for Victims of Torture, The Village Family Service Center, and The Yes Network.
Stacy Daze Grand Marshals are familiar faces
Stacy Daze is August 2-4 and the community is paying tribute to longtime, much loved local businesspersons Donna and Jim Keacher as parade Grand Marshals. motorsports business in downtown Stacy, after 52 years of ownership. Jim is a Stacy native, born and bred and met Donna while working briefly at...
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