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Justin Jefferson Leads the Way For Minnesota Vikings 7th Ranked NFL Skill Positions Groups
Will the Minnesota Vikings‘ trio of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson prove to be QB-proof?. When Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, and TJ Hockenson are healthy and together, does it matter who’s under center?. The answer is probably still yes, however whether it’s the former...
Vikings Host Veteran Running Back for Workout
The Minnesota Vikings tried to re-sign Cam Akers after his torn Achilles, but he surprisingly joined the Houston Texans. His reasons remain mysterious, but he likely either failed his physical or the Texans made him a better offer. Another addition might come soon, as the Vikings are one running back short of the desired number.
Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp
The injury bug appears to have gotten the Minnesota Vikings in record time. Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported Wednesday that Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL during the opening practice of training camp. Blackmon apparently sustained the injury during the 7-on-7 portion of practice, Seifert adds. Wednesday marked the start of training camp... The post Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds conviction of shooter in 2021 road rage incident
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Chicago man in a 2021 road-rage incident when he fatally shot a youth baseball coach on his way home from a game with his son. Jamal Lindsey Smith is serving life in prison for his Hennepin County District Court murder convictions...
Lovely Thursday in Twin Cities ahead of hot, muggy weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Temperatures remain reasonable on Thursday afternoon with highs in the low 80s.As the ridge gradually shifts east, winds pick up out of the south, especially on Friday and Saturday. This will promote a warming trend with more humidity, too. Highs approach 90 degrees again this weekend. By Sunday, a front will approach the Twin Cities, bringing back spotty storms later in the day.Some storms may linger into Monday. Otherwise, the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
Twin Cities church group stranded for days in New Orleans after CrowdStrike outage
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities church group is on its way home tonight, after spending the last few days stranded in New Orleans. "We are really sick of the airport," Leisha Tays, supervising the trip, said in a FaceTime call from the airport. That trip, to the Evangelical Lutherans...
A New Source of Minnesota Road Rage: Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming Measures". Sounds like an oxymoron of rage-inducing poppycock [haha...poppy]. It's a real thing, though, and it's been implemented in Minneapolis. And it's working so well that the application process is as backed up as traffic on Highway 10 North on a Friday afternoon. Minnesota Traffic Calming Program Works,...
Minnesota Looking to Increase Numbers of This Animal
The Minnesota DNR in collaboration with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa plan to move elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part of the state near Cloquet and north. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the plan is to transfer 15 to 20 elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part with the hopes of growing the herd. Schmitt says elk used to live in that part of the state many years ago. He explains the plan is to do this annually starting in 2026 until the elk reproduce on their own.
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide Essentia Health is proud to announce that the replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized as 2023’s top project in Minnesota by Finance & Commerce, an independent newspaper dedicated to business reporting. The new St. Mary’s opened last July after almost four years of construction. Among those who played such an integral role in making this transformative medical facility...
Central MN Town Ball Report
Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
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