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Does Minnesota Have One of the Worst Cities for Parking Tickets?
Parking can be an issue for people in certain areas. Having to make sure the meter is fed, or you get the dreaded parking ticket. Honestly, I struggle with the concept a bit. I understand businesses in downtown areas can’t have someone leave their car in front of their business all day and make it hard for folks who want to shop there. But at the same time, the business chose to be there, and the city or town recruited them there. It sort of seems like the customer is left holding the bag.
Why Is Minnesota Now Out Of Hosting The Sundance Film Festival?
Well, that was quick. Just a couple of weeks after applying, Minnesota is now out of the running to host this famous film festival. The Sundance Film Festival has been an annual event held each January for over 40 years out in Park City, Utah. Earlier this year, the festival announced it had opened bids for other cities to host the festival beginning in 2027. Minnesota's largest city of Minneapolis had applied, but is now out of the running-- and we think we now know why.
Twins have struggled against baseball's best, but they can turn it around
The Twins entered their series this week against Philadelphia with a 2-19 mark this season against the five other teams with a better record than them, but that trend can change. Twins have struggled against baseball's best, but they can turn it around. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the...
City of Coon Rapids Seeks Enthusiastic Parks Maintenance Workers for Outdoor Caretaking Roles
For those with a penchant for nurturing nature and a knack for the nuts and bolts of outdoor maintenance, the City of Coon Rapids opens the gate to opportunity. They've put out a call for new Parks Maintenance Workers, a job catering to those who favor the embrace of the sun over the glow of fluorescent office lights. Described as an entry-level position, the role involves tending to public spaces that knit the urban fabric to verdant threads—playgrounds, ice rinks, ball fields, and the ever-expansive stretches of green turf.
Former “Fastest Man in the World,” NCAA Champion Steve Jackman Dies, 83
Steve Jackman was a back-to-back NCAA Champion in both the 50 yard free and 100 yard free in the 1960s and a Pan Am Games silver medalist. Archive photo via University of Minnesota Athletics. Steve Jackman, an NCAA Champion and former fastest-man ever in the 50 yard free, died on...
Minnesota Vikings Single Game Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow
WEEK 1: Sun 9/8 - Minnesota at New York Giants (12:00 pm CT) WEEK 2: Mon 9/15 - San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota (12:00 pm CT) WEEK 3: Sun 9/22 - Houston at Minnesota (12:00 pm CT) WEEK 4: Sun 9/29 - Minnesota at Green Bay (12:00 pm CT) WEEK...
Injury Bug Strikes on Day 1 of Vikings Training Camp
Just when the Minnesota Vikings had a little bit of enthusiasm rolling — Christan Darrisaw receiving an extension for the long haul and beloved cornerback Duke Shelley returned on Tuesday — the injury bug struck training camp. Injury Bug Strikes on Day 1 of Vikings Training Camp. Second-year...
Wizards Legion team rolls into sub-state
A disappointing finish to the regular season July 19 at Edina might increase the Wayzata Wizards’ motivation for the Sub-State 11 Tournament this week at Osseo High. The tournament opened July 23. Wayzata’s first game was scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, against either Big Lake or Annandale. If Wayzata wins, it will play again at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. The tournament concludes Sunday, July 28, with the winner advancing to the state tourney Aug. 1-4. ...
BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings Ink Massive Contract Extension With Key Starter
The Minnesota Vikings have had an active offseason so far but the organization feels like they can compete for a Super Bowl in 2024. Instead of throwing another massive paycheck at Kirk Cousins — who was fantastic for the Vikings during the regular season but was never able to go on a significant run in the playoffs — the Minnesota brass let the Atlanta Falcons give their former QB a major payday and decided to hit the reset button on the QB position.
Kevin O'Connell on Darrisaw's extension, Van Ginkel's timeline, start of camp
The start of training camp is here. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell had a smile on his face and an energy to his words as he spoke to reporters ahead of the first practice of training camp on Wednesday. After opening Monday's presser by addressing the tragic passing of Khyree Jackson and another troubling incident involving Jordan Addison, Minnesota's head coach could focus on football today. "Always one of my favorites times of the year," he said.
Max Kepler's infield single in the 9th gives Twins a 5-4, walk-off win over the NL-leading Phillies
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over Philadelphia Phillies. Trevor Larnach was hit by a
Castellanos has big hit in ninth, Wheeler throws 7 strong innings to lead Phillies past Twins 3-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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).
Brooklyn Park Hosts Hearing on Blue Line Light Rail Extension
Local residents had the chance to weigh in on the future of the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday, July 23. Project officials hosted a public hearing at the Brooklyn Park Library to gather community feedback. The hearing was part of ongoing work on a...
Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw agree to 4-year contract extension through 2029
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms with left tackle Christian Darrisaw on a four-year contract extension that ties him to the team through the 2029 season. The extension is worth a maximum of $113 million with $77 million guaranteed, including $43.7 million guaranteed at signing, according to media reports. Darrisaw, 25, had two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, with the Vikings picking up his fifth-year option for 2025, guaranteed at $16.037 million. Based on those reported numbers, Darrisaw's average annual salary of $28.25 million edges Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell (four years, $112 million...
Vikings sign Christian Darrisaw to four-year contract extension worth up to $113 million
A contract extension for Christian Darrisaw figured to be the next big item on the Vikings’ to-do list, and on Tuesday, he agreed to a four-year deal that could make him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL. Vikings sign Christian Darrisaw to four-year contract extension worth up to...
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