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Vikings' GM, head coach talk Khyree Jackson's death, Jordan Addison's arrest, QB competition ahead of camp
EAGAN, Minn. — Training camp is typically a buzzy, hopeful time of year for an NFL team, but for the Minnesota Vikings, the kickoff to camp took a more somber tone Monday.At their pre-camp news conference, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell first talked about Khyree Jackson, the Vikings' rookie cornerback who was killed in a car crash in Maryland earlier this month."Khyree was not a part of our team long, but the way our culture is and, more importantly, speaking to our locker room and our players, it does not take long for guys to build...
5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash that happened Friday, July 19 on Highway 10 in Elk River
A pair of out-of-state travelers in a 2011 Kia Soul were turning onto Gary Street from the turn lane on westbound Highway 10 Friday afternoon when their vehicle collided with a BMW X6 SUV that had been eastbound on Highway 10. Ashley Cheyenne Jones, a 36-year-old woman from Mountain Ranch, California who was a passenger in the KIA, died at the scene of the crash. Chase Allen Bosshardt, a 32-year-old...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting a double-play grounder to erase the lone baserunner in that stretch. The 6-foot-9 right-hander gave up four hits and one walk and improved to 4-1 with a 2.23 ERA in his last six starts.Cole Sands finished with two scoreless innings for the Twins, who held the Phillies to one hit in their last 27...
Video captures Minneapolis hit-and-run that severely injured motorcyclist
Video shows a man on a motorcycle getting tossed into the air during a high-speed hit-and-run. Amazingly, he's expected to survive. But talk about adding insult to injury: Someone stole from him while he was barely conscious on the pavement. Our David Schuman talked to his family.
Elite 2026 prospect Maddyn Greenway discusses interest from Iowa, Kentucky and others
Maddyn Greenway, a 4-star prospect in the class of 2026, has emerged as one of the most highly-coveted guards in her class. The 5-8, point guard from Plymouth, Minnesota plays for North Tartan U17 and has garnered a lot of attention from programs around the country. During a conversation with...
How the Minnesota Vikings Are Paying Tribute to Rookie Khyree Jackson Who Was Killed in a Car Crash
Following the shocking and untimely death of Minnesota Vikings player Khyree Jackson, the team has revealed how it plans to pay tribute to the rookie cornerback during the upcoming NFL season. Jackson, who died following a fatal car crash on July 6, will be honored by the Vikings in various...
Uptown businesses impacted by fire believed to be intentional
Charred boxes, beams, and even a car's bumper were all trashed by a suspicious fire in Uptown. Police think someone set dumpsters and garbage cans on fire in the Minneapolis neighborhood. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the toll fire is having on an Uptown staple.
Castellanos has big hit in ninth, Wheeler throws 7 strong innings to lead Phillies past Twins 3-0
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Tuesday night. After a scoreless duel between Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Twins rookie Simeon Woods Richardson, Philadelphia took control in the ninth against Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran (5-5).
3-team mock trade sees Knicks land Timberwolves superstar in exchange for Julius Randle
The New York Knicks have had a busy offseason, acquiring Mikal Bridges on a massive deal with the Brooklyn Nets, re-signing OG Anunoby, and extending superstar guard Jalen Brunson. Most of the league is finished making their moves in the market and teams are surveying their rosters as Summer League wraps up, but the offseason is not over.
Champlin Park American Legion Baseball Rolls Past Becker in SubState Opener
The Champlin Park American Legion baseball team scored three runs in the first, third and fourth innings on the way to a 9-0 win over Becker in the first round of the SubState 8 tournament Tuesday morning. Catcher Ty McGee blasted a three-run homer in the third and added an...
Twins get screwed by lame loophole in fan interference rule vs. Brewers
While most eyes in Twins Territory were fixed 1,100 miles away from Target Field and on Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame induction speech, some chaos broke out in the Twins-Brewers game. Milwaukee took a late lead in the eighth inning on a Rhys Hoskins home run that initially looked like...
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