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How Many Golden Corrals Are Left In Minnesota? The Answer Might Surprise You
I recently wrote about the best buffet in Minnesota, which made me think about all the buffets I've been to. I've enjoyed several Chinese buffets, all-you-can-eat options at casinos, and a childhood favorite – The Golden Corral. As I've grown older, I've started choosing quality over quantity so I...
Minneapolis closes 4 beaches due to high E. coli levels
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As people are getting ready to spend time outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has temporarily closed four beaches due to high E. coli levels. Lake Hiawatha Beach, Lake Harriet North Beach, and Bde Maka Ska North...
Another Viking Gets the “Dark Horse” Treatment
If you haven’t adjusted to it yet, even after the club drafted J.J. McCarthy in April, newcomer quarterback Sam Darnold will probably start for the Minnesota Vikings in September. Another Viking Gets the “Dark Horse” Treatment. Darnold entered the chat the day after Kirk Cousins left for...
Training Camp is Coming with Plenty of Questions to Answer
The final destination is imminent. The 2024 Minnesota Viking Training Camp is just a couple weeks away. It starts on July 27, and with it many questions, roster spots and position battles shall arise. Let the speculation and debating begin. Therefore, the fellas at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe...
Matthew Coller: Comparing recent rookie QB supporting casts
Historically rookie quarterbacks have struggled in the NFL. Since 2010 there have been 46 QBs to play in at least 10 games and only 12 of them have won seven games or more. Just four have topped 10 wins. Only nine have QB ratings above 90 and 30 of the 46 had at least 10 interceptions. It’s tough out there.
Lane Closures on Highway 169 in Central Minnesota Start Monday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A road construction project on a major north/south highway in central Minnesota will cause slowdowns and delays. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says eight miles of Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton will be resurfaced. Starting Monday, drivers will encounter single-lane closures in both directions...
Minnesota Now Has Two of the Cleanest Cities in America
I feel like Minnesota is a pretty clean state overall. Don't get me wrong, I see my fair share of litter, which drives me bonkers. BUT, it's nothing compared to places like New York City. Believe or not, NYC was actually not that high on the list or at least not as high as I expected. It's the 16th dirtiest city in the country.
Lawrence & Schiller opens expanded Twin Cities office
Growth in the Twin Cities market has led Sioux Falls-based Lawrence & Schiller to expand and relocate the office it has had there for six years. The new office is in the Highlight Center in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The former L&S Minnesota was in a corporate center in Edina.
Preserving Native history through oral storytelling
When Bradley Blackhawk was younger and there were no fences, he would race his friends across Crystal Airport at night. “We were on the cross country team, so we’d get our guys together and we’d dare devil each other all the time,” reminisced Blackhawk, sitting in a room of the Valley Community Presbyterian Church.
We Now Know Why This Minnesota Steakhouse Has Such A Strange Name
It's been called one of the best steakhouse chains in the entire country, and we now know why this restaurant with two locations in Minnesota has such a weird name. It's no surprise that Minnesotans like a good steak, right? In fact, steak is a popular meal not just here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes but across the country. According to a survey in this Fox News story, steak is America's favorite meal. And, steak is also the choice nearly 66 percent of Americans say they would have as their LAST meal too.
Do the Vikings Shave their LB Room Down to the Bare Minimum?
Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. As the focus shifts to defense, we come around to linebacker. Do the Vikings shave things down to the minimum at this spot?. Right now, there is a ton of optimism surrounding Ivan Pace...
Cat Survives 12-Story Fall from Minneapolis Apartment Balcony
Minneapolis, MN – An investigation is ongoing after reports that a cat was thrown from the 12th floor balcony of a Minneapolis apartment. Rue, a year-old tabby-and-white cat, survived the fall thanks to a series of surgeries – her injuries including two broken legs and lower jaw fractures.
Building A Minnesota Vikings Playbook Part 2: The Run Game
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