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Corn Fest To Return To Valleyfair In August
Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee is hosting a "Corn Fest" every weekend from August 17th to September 2nd. Corn on the cob is just one of the dozen specialty menu items, centering around corn, that will be available on these weekends. End your summer with a cornucopia of delicious tastes...
Settlement reached between Hamline, former professor dismissed after showing Prophet Muhammad images
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A settlement has been reached between a private Minnesota university and a former professor who alleged religious discrimination. Erika López Prater sued Hamline University last year after she was dismissed following a complaint from a Muslim student that she showed ancient images of the Prophet Muhammad in a global art course last year.
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...
Compelling argument made for Vikings to make J.J. McCarthy QB1 over Sam Darnold
On Sunday, rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy arrived at the TCO Performance Center for his first-ever training camp as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. It's the next step in the development process for the former Michigan signal-caller who was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this past April.
Vikings Offense Opens Camp in a Familiar Position
Due to the nature of short player primes and being a salary cap league, one of the hardest things for NFL teams to do is to maintain year-over-year continuity. The Vikings offense has, for the most part, been able to do that at several positions in recent years. The same holds true this season as the Vikings start training camp. Assuming T.J. Hockenson can return from knee surgery early in the season, it’s a group that is returning at least eight starters from 2023.
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...
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.
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.
Minneapolis Becomes Literal DUMPSTER FIRE: Businesses SHOCKED By Antics In Uptown!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis woke up to chaos on Monday as several businesses in the Uptown neighborhood experienced an unexpected disaster. Early morning dumpster fires led to significant damage, with one local tattoo shop, The Ink Lab, bearing the brunt of the flames. Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes. At around...
BIG $$$ For MINNEAPOLIS COPS: City Council Approves MAJOR Pay Increase For MPD!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minneapolis City Council has made a game-changing move, approving a new contract with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). This deal promises significant pay raises for officers, marking a fresh chapter for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). No Contract, No Problem: Retroactive Raises. For...
HDC switches gears, supports bus rapid transit for Riverview Corridor
Organizing around the Riverview issues will continue with a No Rails on West Seventh Street Rally at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 12, at Bad Weather Brewery, 414 W. Seventh St. There will be a presentation at 7 p.m. and time for questions and answers at 7:30 p.m. The rally is...
Former professor, Hamline University reach settlement in lawsuit over Islamic art
ST PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul university settled a lawsuit first filed in 2023 after a professor displayed an image of the Prophet Muhammad in a lecture. On Monday, Dr. Erika López Prater and Hamline University settled the lawsuit. The terms of the settlement are sealed. The parties are ordered to either finalize the settlement and submit a stipulation for dismissal within 60 days or to send a joint letter to the court explaining why and if more time is needed.
Get to Know 2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Pick: Logan Whitaker
The North Carolina native stayed home for school, as Logan Whitaker attended NC State. Pitching three seasons for the Wolfpack, the kid who's now Minnesota's newest pitching prospect spent the vast majority of his time working as a starting pitcher. Nearly surpassing 80 innings a year ago, and topping double-digit strikeouts per nine innings this season, he has done it all on the mound.
Disc Golf Tournament Draws Nearly 100
The first annual Rivertown Days Disc Golf Tournament was a huge success with 96 players showing up on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, and Tournament Organizer Ryan Johnson of The Studio Downtown joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner for a recap. The tournament will be back in 2025, looking for an even bigger showing one year from now.
Top 10 fittest cities in the United States, revealed
▶ Watch Video: What do fitness trackers really do for your health?. How fit is the city you live in? The 17th annual American Fitness Index, out Tuesday, is revealing who ranks where. The rankings, published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based...
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