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Journey’s Epic Anthem Named ‘Biggest Song of All Time’ as 2024 Tour Heads to Midwest!
EDINA, MN – Buckle up, music fans! Journey’s iconic tune “Don’t Stop Believin'” has just been crowned the “Biggest Song of All Time” by Forbes. This legendary anthem has been a staple at sporting events, blaring on the radio, and featured in countless movies and TV shows.
UPDATE: Minnesota Timberwolves Miss Out on Signing Local Fan Favorite Tyus Jones
The Minnesota Timberwolves still have one roster spot available, but it won't be going to Tyus Jones. The post UPDATE: Minnesota Timberwolves Miss Out on Signing Local Fan Favorite Tyus Jones appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Meeting of the “Mine!”s as Twins win 9-3
It was a Battle At The Bat Rack as everybody wanted a chance at Detroit’s depleted pitching staff. Detroit’s pitching injuries meant that they had two Bullpen Games in the last four days. They needed rookie Keider Montero to eat some innings. He didn’t. The Twins had 13 hits, four walks, and four dingers.
Boy, 15, hospitalized after drive-by shooting off Minneapolis' Camden Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.Police say the victim showed up just before midnight at North Memorial Health with "non-life-threatening gunshot wounds."Investigators say someone inside a moving vehicle fired several shots at the boy while he was walking near North Camden and 48th avenues in the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood.Police are still investigating and say no arrests have been made.
Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility
Massman Companies proudly announced the successful grand opening of their new 72,000-square-foot facility located on 80 acres of land in Alexandria, MN. The private event on Thursday, July 25, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, luncheon, and guided tours. Massman Companies CEO Jeff Hohn, Alexandria Area Economic Development Director Nicole...
Minnesota Bankers Association chair champions community impact, highlights Howard Lake net-zero library project
Andy Schornack, the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA), took office on June 11 with a message of collaboration and community engagement. Schornack, president of Security Bank & Trust Co. of Glencoe, urged member banks to share stories that showcase their positive impact on local communities. One...
Minneapolis hotel revenue breaks record set during Taylor Swift-Pride weekend last year
MINNEAPOLIS — Last week Minneapolis broke its all-time hotel revenue record, and grew year-over-year for hotel room demand and occupancy thanks to a variety of events and conferences in downtown.The last time the hotel revenue weekly record was set was during the combined Twin Cities Pride-Taylor Swift concert weekend last year. Revenue hit a high of $12 million during that week, but this year it increased to $12.5 million.Meet Minneapolis says this year, four major meetings and conventions brought in the hotel success, including the Academy of General Dentistry conference and Rubik's WCA North American Championship. There was also a Herbalife conference and the Stonewall Sports National Tournament which brought participants to the city.In all, the city has more than 10,000 hotel rooms available, and 9,881 of them were occupied on Saturday. The hotel occupancy last weekend was 81.8%, the second-highest since the pandemic. This time last year, the occupancy rate was 68.3%.Meet Minneapolis anticipates the Aquatennial, Basilica Block Party, as well as several concerts and the Indiana Fever game against the Minnesota Lynx will bring in a "significant number" of visitors to Minneapolis for the rest of the summer.
Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy has Olympic gold and silver on his resume
MINNEAPOLIS — When Otis Harris began working courtroom security at the Hennepin County public safety building in January, he carried some impressive medals that initially went undetected. "I'm not going to walk around boasting or bragging about it," Harris said, as he reluctantly showed off two of his most...
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...
PJ Starr and Brea Copeland Wedding Announcement
We are delighted to announce the marriage of Brea Copeland and PJ Starr. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Minneapolis Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. Brea is the daughter of Robin Wertz and Byron Copeland. PJ is the son of Cynthia...
Totino-Grace Rallies to Beat Princeton in Sub-State 8 Legion Baseball
Matthew Galatzer’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning brought home the winning run as the Totino-Grace American Legion baseball team beat Princeton 6-5 in nine innings Thursday. It was a big day for Galatzer. Trailing 2-0 in the third inning he hit a three-run homer to...
Pope Francis Names St. Thomas Alum Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Father Kevin Thomas Kenney, a St. Thomas alumnus who is adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas, has been tapped by Pope Francis to become an auxiliary bishop with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Kenney earned degrees in business administration and Spanish from St. Thomas.
Vikings Land Prime 4-Time Pro Bowl CB in Trade Proposal
The Minnesota Vikings are desperate at cornerback following Mekhi Blackmon‘s season-ending knee injury this week, which could open the possibility for the team to trade for New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore. The cost to land Lattimore wouldn’t be much. Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald projected it to...
Golf Talk Today: The 3M Open’s Round 4 tee times, who will win this exciting PGA Tour birdie fest
Welcome to Playing Through’s morning ritual — Golf Talk Today. Each morning, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more. It is the final round at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota!. Jhonattan Vegas holds a one-shot lead over Matt Kuchar....
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