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Kids inspired by Olympic Trials
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands are coming out downtown for the Olympic trials. Many of them are kids, inspired by athletes like Suni Lee and Simone Biles. So we asked what they believe it takes to be Olympic athletes. “It takes a lot of practice and effort.” said 9-year-old Vivian.
Local gymnastics gym inspired by the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The 2024 US Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials are taking place from June 27 until June 30 in Minnesota and Rochester Gymnastics Academy is very excited about it. The best gymnasts in the country are competing on June 28 at the women’s night one competition that's happening at...
Metropolitan Council Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Revitalize Contaminated Sites in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Surrounding Cities
In an effort to rejuvenate urban landscapes and mitigate the effects of past industrial neglect, the Metropolitan Council has recently stepped up with financial assistance aimed at breathing new life into blighted properties. A total of nearly $1.5 million in grants have been distributed to several cities to address contaminated lands with eyes on redevelopment, transformation into affordable housing, and job creation. According to a report from the Met Council, these grants are envisaged to not only clean up but also to pave the way for economic growth in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, St. Louis Park, and White Bear Lake.
While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — She’s the face of her sport, and was among the best in the world before some athletes here even began competing. Now she’s in Minneapolis, aiming to earn a trip to Paris to lead the U.S. team — again. And her name is not Simone Biles. Jessica Long is a Paralympic swimmer who has won a staggering 29 medals in five trips to the Paralympics since 2004. ...
Minneapolis restaurateurs and city council members clash over a proposed labor standards board
Restaurant owners express concern over a proposed workplace labor standards board, The council claims there’s is a need for the board after a rising call for unions in kitchens across the city.
Report reveals JJ McCarthy’s chances of starting for Vikings as rookie
The Minnesota Vikings put their faith in JJ McCarthy’s potential to become a franchise quarterback when they drafted him with the 10th overall pick, but the former Michigan star may have to ride the bench for a while before getting his shot in the NFL. In his latest mailbag that was published on Friday, Alec... The post Report reveals JJ McCarthy’s chances of starting for Vikings as rookie appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bargaining in Blue: Minneapolis City Council weighs tentative CBA approved by police unionBargaining in Blue:
Bargaining in Blue, a monthly newsletter from Ballotpedia, analyzes recent police-related news and policy debates through the lens of police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and police officer bills of rights within state statutes. These form the landscape within which police policy must be understood. We provide in-depth context unavailable anywhere...
Woman accused of delivering bribe to Feeding Our Future juror appears in court
Via FOX 9: The Seattle woman accused of delivering a bribe to a juror in the Feeding our Future trial, Ladan Ali, pleaded not guilty in federal court Thursday afternoon. Ali will remain free on a personal recognizance bond with conditions, including limited travel to Minnesota. Briana Bierschbach and Sydney...
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell ranked No. 12 in NFL by Jomboy Media
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings have about four weeks until training camp starts at TCO Performance Center, so it’s as good a time as any to talk about power rankings. Kevin O’Connell has already experienced the highs and lows of being a head coach in his first...
COVERAGE | KSHB 41’s Elyse Schoenig covers U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials are underway from Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. KSHB 41 News reporter Elyse Schoenig made the short trip north from Kansas City to cover this weekend’s events. Two Kansas City gymnasts are competing for a spot in Paris: Leanne Wong, who was selected as an alternate for Team USA in 2021, and Eveylynn Lowe.
Bent Paddle Creates New Beer For Women’s Sports Bar In Minnesota
Late last year, news broke that a first-of-its-kind sports bar dedicated to women's sports was opening in Minnesota. Owner Gillian Hiscock got the idea for the bar when she and a group of friends went out to a Minneapolis area sports bar to watch the University of Minnesota Gophers Softball team play in the national tournament. She noticed all the TVs featured men's sports, even a cornhole tournament, but they had trouble watching the women's softball game.
Outrageous Contract Floated for Vikings’ Main Rival
How does 10 years and $600 million sound for a quarterback?. Outrageous Contract Floated for Vikings’ Main Rival. That’s the latest and greatest theory from former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who is enormously high on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Love is eligible for a contract...
The sound craved by Prince: The Flyt Tyme horns
“A lot of people have suggested that Prince was jealous of the Flyt Tyme horns,” says Robert ‘Bird’ Martin, “but I don’t think jealous is the right word. Envious is more accurate, and there is a difference between the two. We simply had something that Prince didn’t have in Grand Central.”
Cheryl Reeve: 'You gotta talk about us now' after beating super teams
The Minnesota Lynx took down the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, taking home the Commissioner's Cup in-season tournament title. Head coach Cheryl Reeve was fired up when talking to the media after the game. "What do we have to do for you guys to start to believe in us? We don't really care what ...
Minnesota traffic is at an all-time gridlock
Reusse has a theory for why traffic is so bad, and don’t get Reusse started on bicyclists on the roadway; Pat’s thoughts on the Twins season being halfway done and the Timberwolves wrapping up their 2024 draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.
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