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Gophers emphasize competitive mindset at Big Ten Media Days
The 2024 season will be the first with the new 18-team Big Ten Conference. Head coach P.J. Fleck and players Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg, Darius Taylor and Dragan Kesich represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Central MN American Legion Baseball Playoff Update
HOSTED BY: ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS FIELD (OSF) SARTELL/SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) The Sauk Rapids Post 254 defeated their rivals St. Cloud 76ers, they out hit them nine to three. They collected a double, they had four players with multi-hit games. They put up four runs in the first and they played errorless defense. Their starting pitcher was Ethan Swanson, he threw 6 1/3 innings to earn the win. He gave up two singles, one walk and he recorded nine strikeouts. Ben Rothstein threw 2/3 of an inning in relief to earn the save, he gave up one hit.
Forecast calls for retirement with increasing chance of travel: WCCO's Paul Douglas ends incredible broadcasting career
We end an era this week as we bid goodbye to longtime Meteorologist Paul Douglas who will be stepping away from the grind of daily weather-casting duties. It comes after more than 40 years of helping us figure out if it’s cold or just a little nippy.
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Water Levels Being Drastically Reduced To Save A Minnesota Lake
Sometimes, drastic measures need to be taken now to create a healthier situation later on. That can be true in our personal and professional lives, and it's also true in other things, including nature. An example would be when a lake becomes unhealthy, also known as impaired. Experts say that...
Minnesota system adds orthopedic surgeon
Fairview Health Services added Joseph Lemker, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons, according to a July 19 report by Hometown Focus. Dr. Lemker specializes in general orthopedics, total joint replacement, sports medicine and trauma care. Dr. Lemker will see patients at Fairview Mesaba Clinic and Fairview Range Medical Center,...
Hibbing bats come alive vs. Thunder Bay
CLOQUET—There’s something about Thunder Bay that brings out the best in Hibbing bats. At the Ely Mid-Summer Classic, Post 222 scored 26 runs against the Lakers, and that offensive barrage continued at the Eighth District Substate Tournament Wednesday at Mettner Field. Hibbing pounded out 14 hits and even though Thunder Bay didn’t go down quietly, Post 222 earned a 15-9 victory in the first-round playoff game. ...
So many are getting behind The Great Itasca Giveback
Three men on a mission will have maxed out muscles starting next Friday. “250 miles in 36 hours, all to raise money for eight non-profits,” Phill Hermel explained. He will be rollerblading, Troy will be running, and Simon will be cycling. Each man chose a few non-profits to support....
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