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Timberwolves Rookies: Dillingham, Shannon Jr., Edwards vs NBA Veterans Comparison
Teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves are assessing their rookies from the 2024 NBA Draft, with notable performances in the Summer League from Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Jesse Edwards. Dillingham stood out with 13.6 points and 7.6 assists per game, while Shannon Jr. showed promise averaging 13.3 points in limited games, and Edwards displayed solid play in his appearances.
Vikings Urged to Swing Training Camp Trade for Seahawks Starter
The Minnesota Vikings have stayed active even in the late stages of free agency. They signed cornerbacks Duke Shelley and Jacobi Francis to bolster their depth following the death of rookie Khyree Jackson and the loss of Mekhi Blackmon for the season to a torn ACL. Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine...
Minnesota’s longest running art and literature festival Aug. 10th
Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) is proud to announce their 29th Art and Book Festival, Saturday, August 10th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Hackensack. Follow the signs to this unique event featuring 65 talented artists and 35 creative authors in an atmosphere of community involvement, great music, food, craft beer, homemade pie and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Vikings free agent signing deemed team's worst contract by NFL analyst
Handing out bad contracts is something that every team’s front office dreads. However, it’s also unrealistic to think that there won’t be at least one bad contract on every team. Whether that’s due to simple poor performance, injuries derailing a career, or other external factors, it’s inevitable that a team regrets at least one contract.
Vikings make puzzling signing after major injury to Mekhi Blackmon
After it was revealed that second-year Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Wednesday's training camp practice, many quickly began to think about who the team could sign to replace him. But less than 24 hours later, it seems like the Vikings have already made a...
Braves, Twins fans may actually be able to watch their MLB team again soon
Diamond Sports Group has been bankrupt for quite awhile, and they've even lost some of their Bally Sports channels. This has had major implications on the baseball world, as fans of certain teams have lost the ability to watch their teams on TV. But some good news has recently come out of this development.
Downtown Duluth leader speaks out in support of proposed city ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Downtown Duluth leader is speaking out in support of the city’s proposed public safety ordinances. Ahead of Monday’s council meeting, President of the Downtown Duluth organization Kristi Stokes released pictures showing the challenges the city has faced in recent months. A...
Aurora breaks ground on industrial park
AURORA—Mayor Doug Gregor was proud to say there is life in his town with a number of current projects ongoing and he is hopeful about the city’s West Industrial Park, where ground was broken Thursday. The industrial park in Aurora is being developed just northeast of the Highway 135 and County Road 100 intersection with the help of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation and others. “So there’s life. It’s alive....
Outstanding $2.3 Million Pike Lake Property Now Available In Duluth
They say if you're going to dream, dream big! That should be true with all things in life, especially when it comes to living on a lake in the Northland. Someone will have their dream come true if they can make this new listing on Pike Lake in Duluth their new home.
Somerset’s Inclusive Playground to be Fifth in Minnesota
West St. Paul Reader offers member supported news. Join now to keep your neighborhood informed. Somerset Elementary School is building an inclusive playground this summer. The $300,000 project was planned to extend into 2025, but thanks to a $200,000 anonymous donation, the playground will be completed in time for the upcoming school year.
Friend, former Mayor vows never to forget slain Mendota Heights police officer 10 years later
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - On July 30, Mendota Heights will mark a somber anniversary, 10 years since police officer Scott Patrick was killed during a routine traffic stop. Now, a decade later, one man is making sure no one ever forgets the sacrifice of his friend and former...
Olympic Watch Party Planned for Alise Post Willoughby
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- St. Cloud's Alise Post Willoughby will be going for the gold again at this year's Olympic Games. Details of a watch party to help cheer her on have just been released. Watch parties are planned for both Thursday and Friday, August 1st and 2nd at noon at the Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill in Waite Park.
The Panda Project to Help Veterans is Saturday in Sauk Centre
Any chance to help end veteran suicide is the best chance, and you can help. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" is taking place this Saturday (July 27th, 2024) at Eagle's Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" Saturday, July...
Kernels lose walkoff heartbreaker; will host Maple Plain in first round of playoffs
HUTCHINSON – TheCokato Kernels lost a heartbreaker to Hutchinson to end North Star League play. Cokato held a 4-2 lead after eight innings, as ace Steve Schmitt kept the potent Huskies lineup at bay. Unfortunately, in the bottom of the ninth the Huskies’ Marcus Hahn hit a grand slam...
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