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Man fatally stabbed during Minneapolis house party, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said.Around 3:15 a.m., 911 callers on the 3400 block of Penn Avenue North said they were at a party and heard screaming. Officers responded and found a 31-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.The man was taken to North Memorial Health, where he died. Police did not publicly identify him.The stabbing is under investigation.
Minneapolis Webber Natural Swimming Pool Shuts Down Amid Mysterious Substance Scare
Just as we were all gearing up to leisurely beat the heat at the Webber Natural Swimming Pool, the unthinkable happened: an abrupt closure. Commencing Friday, July 26, this beloved local watering hole has put up the 'Closed' sign, not for maintenance, but because someone decided it was prime time to unleash a mysterious white substance into the azure depths.
Severson works to address clients' individual needs
HIBBING—At 21 years old and fresh out of college, Michelle Severson began a journey that led to the career she is still enjoying 35 years later. “I get up every day and feel blessed to help people with the problems they are facing with insurance and investments and am happy to be able to help them,” Severson said in a recent phone interview. “I love what I do and it’s not ‘a job.’ ...
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.
Purple Rumor Mill: Jordan Addison Update, Dalton Risner, Vikings’ Next Contract Extension
VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the July 28th edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Jordan Addison Update, Dalton Risner, Vikings’ Next...
Hibbing businesswoman Pat Ives is an advocate for families, children and early education
HIBBING—More than 50 years ago Pat Ives started her career in childcare and throughout her career she’s become a driving force to shine a light on the importance of childcare and early childhood education. In September 1971 Ives and Carmen Moe opened Kiddy Korner Nursery Center, a small nursery school with 14 children enrolled as a solution to a limited opportunity for preschool in Hibbing. A year later the business became a nonprofit organization under its current name of Kiddy Karousel Nursery & Day Care...
1973 – Smith Takes Minnesota NASCAR Lead
Larry Smith flashes under Roy Stine’s checkered flag, winning the 30-lap NASCAR late model feature at Elko Speedway. – John Karau Photo. Elko, Minn. (July 28, 1973) – No one can accuse Larry Smith of backing into the Minnesota State NASCAR point lead. True, Dan Prziborowski, who...
Watch: Twins' Royce Lewis homers off Cy Young favorite in second game back from injury
Royce Lewis officially made his return to the Minnesota Twins, homering in his second game back from injury. We're Rocking and Roycing early! pic.twitter.com/hL8waIH3Zr— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 27, 2024 Facing off against Detroit Tigers ace and Cy Young favorite Tarik Skubal, Lewis turned on the first pitch he saw, hammering it 402 feet over the centerfield wall. It was his 11th home run of the year and first since June 21.Throughout his short career, Lewis has shown a penchant for delivering home runs after missing extended periods with injury. Earlier in the year, Lewis homered in his first at-bat back with...
Vikings escape potential disaster with recent cornerback injury
The Minnesota Vikings defense has taken some major hits lately, particularly in the secondary. The tragic death of Khyree Jackson hit the team and fans like a ton of bricks and a season-ending ACL injury will prevent Mekhi Blackmon from taking the field in in 2024. Despite those major losses,...
Rudy Gobert Mercilessly Mocked Online After Getting Devastatingly Posterized in Olympics Opener
Some players just can't escape being in the spotlight for some of the worst reasons. Of all the players in the NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert may be one of the most often mocked players due to his antics on and off the court. Just a few months ago, he was getting killed online ...
'Always an honor to help out a family'
EVELETH—Eveleth Floral and Greenhouse has been at 516 Grant Avenue since 1920 and this year turned 104 years old with many years to come. Owner Jamie Falkowski, in an email interview, said, “I grew up in this business, and everything I know came from my parents Jim and Virginia Squillace. They mentored me throughout the transition into their retirement. Even though they never actually completely retired. I was fortunate enough to have them around to answer questions while I was still learning. So, I have...
Minnesota Twins New Top Prospect Puts System in Rarefied Air
The Minnesota Twins farm system continues to reap accolades as they gain another top 100 prospect in the form of Zebby Matthews. The post Minnesota Twins New Top Prospect Puts System in Rarefied Air appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
St. Cloud Team Wins MN Legion Softball State Title
St Cloud Hype Post 76 captured the MN Legion Softball State Championship held in Bemidji by defeating La Crescent 3-2 Sunday. Ella Voit threw the complete game, giving up 3 hits, 0 earned runs, and struck out 10 batters. Sam Dingmann drove in the first run with a single in the top of the 4th inning. St. Cloud added a run in the 4th on a wild pitch. La Crescent scored a run the bottom of the 4th on an error by St Cloud. Ella Voit drove in an insurance run in the top of the 6th after an Ellie Meyers triple. La Crescent added a run in the bottom of the 7th and had the tying run at 2nd base, but a strikeout ended the game and St Cloud won the championship in their first year as a Legion team.
89-year-old man works 3M Open for the seventh year
BLAINE, Minn. — At 89-years-old, it’s hard to keep Jim Ekman off the golf course. “Just nine holes every Monday night,” Ekman said. He plays in a league where he’s the oldest by 25 years. “I call them kids and they call me dad,” he said....
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