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Twins vs. Astros: Odds, spread, over/under - July 5
Pablo Lopez will toe the rubber for the Minnesota Twins (49-38) on Friday, July 5 against the Houston Astros (45-42), who will counter with Shawn Dubin. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET at Target Field. The favored Twins have -159 moneyline odds against the underdog Astros,...
Vikings Floated as Destination for Former $64 Million Champ in Free Agency
The Minnesota Vikings have done a lot to remake their roster on both sides of the ball this offseason, taking advantage of the draft, trades, and free agency. One lingering question mark is a pass rush that offers a lot of promise but little in the way of a sure-fire game-changer. The Vikings drafted Dallas Turner and signed Jonathan Greenard to replace Danielle Hunter, who signed with Greenard’s former team, the Houston Texans.
Questions Answered: A Thielen Trade, Vikings’ Next Draft Need, Greg Joseph
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 4th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: A Thielen Trade, Next Draft Need, Greg Joseph. Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses....
Walk To Be Held To Show Support For Discontinued Spanish Mass
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Waite Park Community members will have a walk in support of a Spanish Mass. The St. Cloud Diocese has decided to discontinue the Spanish Mass at St. Joesph's Catholic Church after 23 years. Church members say they met with the diocese to try to find...
Lakefield pool honoring Windom season passes
Due to the flooding at Island Park, the rest of the season at the Windom Pool is in doubt. The floodwaters got into the pool, meaning the pool will need to be emptied and deep cleaned before it can potentially be refilled. However, that cannot happen until floodwater completely recedes from the area.
Prairie Island opens cannabis dispensary, the state’s first near TC
Tiketa Champion was on vacation with her family visiting The Lagoon, a water park at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. On the drive over from Rochester, she noticed signs advertising Island Peži, a new cannabis dispensary. So she dropped off her husband and two boys at the water park...
Waterville community comes together in effort to recover from devastating floods
WATERVILLE, Minn. — There are no off days when recovering from a natural disaster."Everyday we're just chipping away, piece by piece, so that we can get this done," Amanda Sheridan, whose home was damaged from last month's flooding in Waterville, told WCCO News. "It's everything. From the surface level, you have to clean the surface, and underneath it's ripping up the carpets, ply up linoleum, and the floors are rotten."Sheridan was among dozens of residents who lined up on Friday at the Waterville Area Community Flood Cleanup, a collective effort to properly collect and dispose of the mounting piles of debris."You...
New Goodin warehouse soon to open
An official grand opening will soon be announced sometime in July at the new Goodin warehouse, located at 726 21st Ave. NE in St. Joseph. The large facility opened quietly on June 10. This warehouse replaces its former St. Cloud location. The Goodin company has a long history of quality,...
Peterson will play for USA National 15s Hocky Team
Jayden Petersen will be a sophomore next school year at Zimmerman High School in Minnesota. She is a descendant of the White Earth Nation through her maternal grandfather Dennis Sargent. Petersen is a multi-sport varsity athlete on the Elk River/Zimmerman Elks hockey team and the Zimmerman High School track and field team.
Glenn Caruso: Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - This week’s "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell" Dawn sits down with St. Thomas Head Football Coach Glenn Caruso. Caruso is entering his 17th season at the helm of the Tommies, and is s six-time National Coach of the Year -- the most among all current coaches.
Coon Rapids Community Awaits 10 PM Fireworks Display Despite Intermittent Rainfall on 4th of July
Amidst a day punctuated by intermittent rain, Coon Rapids community members are holding on to the promise of a dazzling fireworks display to round off their 4th of July celebrations. Following a series of updates, the Coon Rapids Police Department affirmed via Facebook that the fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. tonight. Residents looking to partake in the festivities are encouraged to come prepared with lawn chairs, rain gear, and the expectation of wet and potentially muddy conditions.
Social media video captures law enforcement divide with Hennepin Co. Attorney
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A since-deleted video, posted online by the Bloomington Police Chief is raising questions about law enforcement’s ability to work with Hennepin County’s top prosecutor. "I fully expect to get in trouble for this, it is what it is," said Chief Booker Hodges in...
Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Consider Wedgewood Apartments' Addition of a New Unit in Upcoming Public Hearing
In Coon Rapids, an upcoming hearing by the Planning Commission is set to address a petition related to a local housing development. The petitioner is seeking approval to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD), enabling the addition of a single apartment unit to the Wedgewood Apartments complex, which currently houses 58 units. The modification to the PUD is required due to restrictions on the number of units allowed at the site.
Zeev Buium Can Succeed Where Calen Addison Failed
The Minnesota Wild must improve in every area, but they needed a difference-maker on the blue line and got one. While the Wild only moved up one spot, they managed to get a defensive prospect with more upside than Carson Lambos, who they took 26th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.
PHOTOS: Blooming Prairie celebrates 50th Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Blooming Prairie's Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities hit a major milestone this year. This week's celebrations marked the event's 50th anniversary. Overseen by the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce, the festivities were projected to bring in approximately 20,000 visitors, expanding the town's occupancy tenfold. Despite a sprinkling of rain, the Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade drew a big crowd Thursday. The multi-day festival also featured a slate of food, games and live entertainment. The festivities culminate with the annual tractor pull on Saturday.
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