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Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
Minnesota Twins Prospects Soar in Latest Rankings
The Minnesota Twins plan to be buyers at the trade deadline and Keith Law resets the top prospects giving an idea of what they have to offer. The post Minnesota Twins Prospects Soar in Latest Rankings appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
George Floyd’s uncle in St. Louis speaking on police brutality
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- It’s been four years since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. The murder set off protests around the country, including in St. Louis. First Alert 4 spoke with Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, who was in St. Louis discussing police brutality.
Minneapolis park workers strike agreement; Presidential campaigning in Minnesota
After a strike of more than three weeks, the union representing Minneapolis park workers says it’s reached a tentative contract agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. And ahead of former President Donald Trump's campaign rally tomorrow, Minnesota Democrats will hold a vote-canvassing event for Vice President Kamala...
Special prosecutors' report released by HCAO in Londregan case
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost a year to the day since a former Minnesota state trooper killed 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office made previously unreleased case documents public for the first time. Moriarty's office released its special prosecutors' 69-page report and an additional two invoices for services...
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...
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.
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