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Secretary Simon toured the growing construction of Mesabi’s mining and processing facilities
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, visited Mesabi Metallics Co. last week to tour the growing construction of Mesabi’s state-of-the-art, 7-million metric ton per year taconite mining and Direct Reduction grade pellet plant, which is on track to start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2026. While on site, the Secretary also learned more about Mesabi Metallics’ plans for sustainable Green Steel production in Minnesota, which has the potential to be one of the first fully integrated Green Steel projects globally. Photos of the Secretary’s visit are available for download via this link. ...
Primary day is looming in Minnesota. Here are the key races to keep an eye on.
MINNEAPOLIS — Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. It's an open secret that both the DFL and Republican state parties aren't fans of the August primary because it's a time when most voters are focusing on vacations, planning a Minnesota State Fair trip or even starting to think about getting back to school. In 2022, voter turnout was less than 30% statewide. Some key primaries include a rematch in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District between Rep. Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City...
Puppy stolen in Minneapolis, police ask for public's help
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the people who are suspected of stealing a Cane Corso puppy on Monday. Police say a 78-year-old man was knocked to the ground and his Cane Corso puppy was taken around 4 p.m. on Aug. 5 on the 1800 block of 3rd Avenue South.
Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2
CHICAGO (AP) -- Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday. Javier Assad worked the first four innings and Jorge López (2-2) worked two innings and earned the victory. The Cubs took the last two games of the three-game series and have won six of their last eight.
Vikings owner makes big admission about future of head coach, GM
Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf has a shiny new rookie quarterback and arguably the best receiver in the NFL locked up to a long-term contract extension. He expects to make the playoffs in 2024.So, why hasn’t he signed head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who both have just two more years on their current deals, to contract extensions?As he says, that’s not at the top of his priority list — at least not this year.“It's not something we're talking about at this point,” Wilf said via ESPN. “I think that's fair [to say it'll wait until 2025.]...
NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter Slams Skip Bayless, Reveals Explosive On-Air Clash
Skip Bayless, now departed from FS1 and his show Undisputed, is well-known for his controversial takes and combative style. Many in the sports world have therefore clashed with Bayless, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter is no exception. The former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver used to ...
Minneapolis man shot by 14-year-old disappointed with Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office response
MINNEAPOLIS — A bullet left a man partially paralyzed last month, and the victim says the shooter was a 14-year-old.Amos Manneh has been going through physical therapy since he was shot in the neck on July 3 in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis."I was basically stalked down by three males," he said. "They were trying to rob me, but I got away."Manneh says two of the men were his cousins, and that the shooter was a 14-year-old friend of theirs.Minneapolis police tell WCCO a juvenile has been charged with assault. Manneh says it's the 14-year-old, but he's not happy with...
Minneapolis police recover 45 illegal guns during third Operation Safe Summer
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police say the third annual Operation Safe Summer took more illegal guns off the streets than they had in any year prior.Operation Safe Summer is a stretch of time when agencies work together to crack down on crime in Minneapolis.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says between July 29 and Aug. 3, law enforcement arrested 98 people and took 45 guns off the street. That's the most guns ever seized during one of these operations."The proliferation of illegal guns and narcotics have been an ongoing issue for the city of Minneapolis. I am incredibly proud of the work of our...
Park Rapids Rotary Wave Makers Welcome Back Scott and Katy Freitag for 2024 Dragon Boat Festival
The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival is about time spent with the community, family, and friends. And for one team in particular, the Park Rapids Rotary Wave Makers, that time spent both on and off the boat was more precious than ever this year. Time is an important element of...
J.J. McCarthy’s QB Move Sparks Urgent Vikings Trade Talks
The Minnesota Vikings are adamant about not rushing rookie J.J. McCarthy — but as he continues to impress at training camp, the case to trade veteran backup Nick Mullens and make McCarthy first in line to back up starter Sam Darnold has grown strong. On August 6, the Vikings...
Questions Answered: Jordan Addison Trade, Preseason Storyline for Vikings, Dalton Risner
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 7th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Jordan Addison Trade, Preseason Storyline for Vikings, Dalton Risner. Also, please note: These are opinion-based...
Play structure removed from Playfront Park in Duluth
A popular play structure was removed from Playfront Park in Duluth on Wednesday, August 7. Kelli Latuska, the Public Information Officer with the city, said the X-Wave play structure was removed due to manufacturer discontinuation. “While the X-Wave play structure is a playground favorite, the structure and its parts are...
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