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Thirteen Gophers Named to Shrine Bowl 1000
The University of Minnesota football team had 13 players named to the Shrine Bowl 1000 today. The annual watch list serves as a look into the Shrine Bowl's scouting process, as well as begins to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2025 NFL Draft class.
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs Twins, July 23
The Philadelphia Phillies (63-37) will try to bounce back from a disappointing loss on Monday against the Minnesota Twins (55-44). The way the rain-delayed game turned out, the Phillies probably wish the storms continued all night because there certainly wasn't much thunder in their bats. Despite Ranger Suárez's encouraging showing,...
Keep The Party Going: Kehlani Announces Highly Anticipated ‘Crash World Tour’
Earlier this year (June 21st), Kehlani made her triumphant return with her acclaimed fourth studio album, CRASH, featuring the smash hit “After Hours.” Hailed by Billboard as “oozing with good vibes spurring fans to get outside ahead of summertime,” the Khris Riddick and Alex Goldblatt-produced track was recently named among Rolling Stone’s “Best Songs of 2024 So Far.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qatTTscK4c Kehlani […]
Vikings agree to contract extension with OT Christian Darrisaw
After the Minnesota Vikings gave wide receiver Justin Jefferson his record-setting contract extension, the logical choice for the next member of the purple to come to a new deal was left tackle Christian Darrisaw. He won’t have to wait as long as Jefferson did. Adam Schefter of ESPN is...
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Union at Odds Over Contract as Strike Persists
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) officials are clashing with the Local 363 Union over contract negotiations, with the board insisting they've been transparent and fair, while the union decries the offer as detrimental to workers' rights. The MPRB countered the union's claims of management's bad faith, stating negotiations have been consistent and according to established procedures, this tit-for-tat public exchange comes as a prolonged strike initiated on July 4 continues to create unrest.
Minneapolis Residents Invited to Discuss Minnehahah Falls South Side Revitalization Efforts at Upcoming Open Houses
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is lifting its sleeves to fix up the ailing south side of the Minnehaha Falls, and it's calling on locals to weigh in. We're not talking about a dab of spackle and a lick of paint here. These beloved falls have seen better...
Minneapolis Forecast includes Mixed Weather with Chances of Rain, Thunderstorms, and Sunny Skies Ahead
Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of weather conditions over the next week. Today, there's a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with a high near 78 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Moving into the evening, the chance of precipitation drops to a mere 10 percent before 7 p.m.
Twins reportedly working with payroll limitations at trade deadline
The Twins are 55-44 and currently in possession of one of the American League wild-card spots, as well as sitting just four games back of the Guardians in the AL Central division. That should put them in clear buyer position ahead of next week’s trade deadline but Jeff Passan of...
How hot are the seats of Kevin O'Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?
Following the 2021 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings elected to punt on the Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer regime and replaced the general manager and head coach with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell.
Vikes Views: Which Player Lands the RB2 Spot?
This one needs very little introduction, because it’s simple. Who ends up behind Aaron Jones on the Minnesota Vikings depth chart?. Ty Chandler - Ty is entering his 3rd year out of North Carolina. His rookie year he was only given 6 carries. Last year Chandler was given 102 carries with limited success. He did have a great game against Chicago in Week 15 with 23 carries for 132 yards and a TD. It’s Ty’s job to lose at this point, but he doesn’t have a tight grip on it.
Vikings, LT Christian Darrisaw Agree To Extension
Christian Darrisaw has landed a big-ticket deal with the Vikings. The left tackle agreed to am extension on Tuesday, as first reported by Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 2021 first-round pick has established himself as one of the league’s top OTs while blocking for Kirk Cousins...
Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Pay Raises and Reforms Amid Community Debate
In a move drawing mixed reactions from the Minneapolis community, the City Council has approved substantial pay raises and various reforms for its police department, following negotiations that stretched out for nearly one year. The collective bargaining deal with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) was ratified by an 8-4 margin, and it provisions a 21.7 percent salary increase for officers over the next three years—a boost that will position them among the best-paid law enforcement personnel in Minnesota by 2025, according to a city release.
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Should The Vikings Make Any trades?
Now that we are 4 days from the start of training camp, is there any trade(s) that would make sense for the Vikings both short term and long term. Here is a link to some ideas with relatively low ball offers IMO ... I doubt the team would entertain the...
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