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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...
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...
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...
Precision Lens Agrees to Pay $12 Million to the United States for Kickbacks to Doctors in Violation of the False Claims Act
MINNEAPOLIS – Precision Lens and the estate of its former principal, Paul Ehlen, have agreed to pay the United States $12 million to resolve a case involving kickback payments to ophthalmic surgeons in violation of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. On February 27, 2023, a federal...
Vikings Sign Former Cowboys 4th-Round Draft Pick in Training Camp
The Minnesota Vikings have suffered several losses at the cornerback spot leading up to and to start training camp. They addressed that, re-signing Duke Shelley and signing Jacobi Francis in free agency. They were not done, though. The Vikings also announced the signing of linebacker Jabril Cox among several other roster moves.
Minneapolis unveils George Floyd Square street design concepts
MINNEAPOLIS— On Tuesday, July 23, the City of Minneapolis debuted three street concepts and five site ideas for George Floyd Square. These initial concepts and ideas are part of the City’s ongoing community engagement efforts aimed at developing a comprehensive vision for the square by the end of 2024. The vision will include a preferred concept for the street design as well as ideas for the use and layout of the Peoples’ Way property, a former gas station at 3744 Chicago Avenue. The City purchased the property in 2023.
Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here. Competitions have already begun and Friday afternoon marks the official ceremonial commencement of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. The Next will be all over Team USA’s quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal and the rest of the women’s basketball tournament over the coming weeks and the Minnesota Lynx have a healthy share of storylines in Paris.
Vikings instantly make Stephen Jones eat crow as Cowboys refuse to pay CeeDee Lamb
Can we just fast forward to when the Dallas Cowboys have signed Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to contract extensions? While Prescott has reported to training camp, Lamb is staging a holdout until he signs a deal that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL, if not the highest-paid.
Early leader in Vikings QB battle for No. 2 job might surprise people
For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings are going to enter the upcoming regular season without Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback. So far, it seems like Sam Darnold has a pretty tight lock on the starting job for Week 1, but behind him on Minnesota's quarterback depth chart is where things are a little more unknown.
Kevin Durant had 3-word response to getting posterized by Anthony Edwards
Kevin Durant has become the latest player victimized by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. The Phoenix Suns forward had the perfect response to a photo of him getting dunked on by Edwards. Edwards put Durant on a poster during a recent Team USA scrimmage ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The snapshot of the highlight... The post Kevin Durant had 3-word response to getting posterized by Anthony Edwards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Duluth Mourns the Loss of Young Resident in Tragic N 47th Avenue Structure Fire
The Duluth Fire Department on Thursday disclosed the identity of an individual who perished in a recent structure fire, as reported by the official release from the department. The fire, which engulfed a property located in the 600 block of N 47th Avenue E, claimed the life of 25-year-old Duluth resident Maxton Gudowski, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. The department extended their condolences to the Gudowski family and friends during this time of mourning.
'So much more than your local lumberyard'
VIRGINIA—Pohaki continues to redefine itself after more than 70 years in business. Nicki Johnson and Jaimie Niska are helping to make that happen with their work in kitchen and bath design and appliance sales. Johnson, a Range native, was hired about 15 months ago to run the kitchen and bath design center, while Niska came on board about three months ago when Pohaki added appliances after buying out Jenia’s Appliance. ...
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.’ ...
Bach Yen a 30-year tradition
HIBBING—Five years ago Amanda Campbell made a decision that would be a turning point in her life, transitioning from an employee to a business owner. Campbell purchased the Bach Yen Garden Restaurant in 2019 from her employer Alice Russo, who owned and operated the business for more than 30 years at 22510 First Ave. in Hibbing. “I started working here in April of 2018 just as a waitress,” Campbell recalled. ...
St. Louis County Fair continues to grow
CHISHOLM—There’s a lot of excitement building for the 139th season of the St. Louis County Fair, taking place Wednesday through Aug. 4, at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds. This year happens to be a special anniversary for the fair that has moved four times in its history, most recently to its current location along Highway 169 near Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “I’m just excited for the 25th anniversary of...
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