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Twins release veteran reliever with one problematic tendency
The Twins released veteran reliever Jay Jackson, relays Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The righty had been outrighted last month and wasn’t on the 40-man roster. Jackson made 20 MLB appearances with Minnesota early in the year. He struggled to a 7.52 earned run average despite striking out 29 hitters while only issuing nine walks. The long ball was the biggest issue. Jackson allowed seven home runs over 26 1/3 innings. It was a marked turnaround from the 2.12 ERA that he’d posted over a similar amount of playing time with the Blue Jays last season.
Rob Dillingham led all Summer League rookies in this crucial category
The Minnesota Timberwolves were more than convinced they wanted Rob Dillingham on their roster next season. Knowing they needed a guard to eventually take the mantle of starting point guard from Mike Conley, President Tim Connelly authorized the bold move of trading up into the lottery to acquire the University of Kentucky guard.
Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Starts “On the Go” Summer Program at Conifer
The Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji has been running their Summer Program for nearly twenty years… providing enrichment, activities, and lunches to kids throughout the summertime. Now, they have started a new “On-the-Go” program as well. If you ask a group of kids what their favorite...
Testing friction of road material made with taconite tailings with technology called SCRIM
A bright orange truck made a few passes along Munger Shaw Road on Friday. It’s called SCRIM, and it’s a road survey machine that tests friction of pavement and surfaces. SCRIM stands for Sideway force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine. From the company WDM USA, the technology was developed...
Good Nature Farm of Grand Marais recognized as a 2024 ‘U of M Farm Family’
Grand Marais, Minn. (7/8/2024) —The DeArruda Wharton family of Grand Marais has been named Cook County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Good Nature Farm is an off-grid family farm located outside of Grand Marais. The farm began to take shape in 2003, when Nick Wharton and Kristin DeArruda started a family and a homestead, beginning with small family and market gardens and growing over time to include wholesale, market and a CSA. With a priority on ecological and organic agricultural principles, caring for the land, and feeding the local community, the farm has grown and changed over the years.
"Mouse Trap" is up for adoption this week at the Pope County Humane Society
(Glenwood, MN)--The Pope County Humane Society has this week's Pet of the Week with a friendly cat by the name of "Mouse Trap" Oh boy, oh boy! I LOVE making new friends! If you’re looking for someone to talk to, cuddle with, and be your shadow, then I’m the girl for you! If you’re looking for a best friend, look no further!
Pet Adoption Event Coming to St Cloud’s Crossroads Center
Pets. Whatever you consider as your personal companion, whether it's a dog or cat or even some other type of critter, you most likely will think of them as a part of the family. Pets can be the best companion, and they are generally very happy to see you when you come home.
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
Alexandria-based “KOOL TV,” which had aired on Selective TV’s K21GN-D/21.1 and streamed online, has shut down. The channel had offered a weeknight newscast hosted by veteran broadcaster Mark Anthony and a lineup of syndicated programming. In a note on its website, the station says, “Thank you viewers and advertisers. It has been an honor bringing local TV to Greater Minnesota. We are now signing off…Goodbye Friends!”
As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness
BLAINE, Minn. — It’s easy for pros to become conflicted when the PGA Tour schedule closes in on August. In golf, patience is critical. Play your game, stick to the plan, the scores will come. Everyone knows that. But this time of year, what if they don’t? The...
Rendezvous Axe-throwing opens in Willmar
(Willmar MN-) A new recreational outlet is now officially open in Willmar. Victoria and Hans Hibma are purchasing the old Tom Thumb and laundry mat building on West Highway 12, and have turned the former convenience store and church into Rendezvous Axe Throwing. Victoria says they had a soft opening earlier this month, and their Grand Opening was Thursday...
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers, home recipients
Imagine if your mortgage was capped to 30% of your household income. For six future Faribault homeowners, that will be reality. In northeast Faribault, next to Rice County’s new Public Safety Center, a housing development is officially underway. The first six single-family homes of that development are part of a grant-funded initiative to get families with low-to-moderate income into a home. Rice County Habitat for Humanity is building those homes,...
Standard Communities acquires 96-unit affordable-housing community in Stillwater
Standard Communities made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater, Minnesota. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County Community Development Agency and the Minnesota Housing Finance...
Stacy Daze Grand Marshals are familiar faces
Stacy Daze is August 2-4 and the community is paying tribute to longtime, much loved local businesspersons Donna and Jim Keacher as parade Grand Marshals. motorsports business in downtown Stacy, after 52 years of ownership. Jim is a Stacy native, born and bred and met Donna while working briefly at...
July 29 at 5 a.m.: You may hear the KARE 11 Block Party at Antlers Park...
You may already be aware of the exciting event scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 5-7 a.m. at Antlers Park. KARE 11 is hosting a Block Party during their Sunrise show to support Lakeville’s own swimmer, Regan Smith, on her quest for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Although her preliminary swim will take place earlier in the morning, the show aligns closely with her events.
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