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A Cruel Twist of Fate: Ex-Viking Appears to Have Lost Season During Vikings Preseason Tilt
Hakeem Adeniji used to be a backup offensive tackle with Minnesota. The ex-Viking is now employed in Cleveland and he got a shot to play in the preseason game. Unfortunately, he hurt himself in that contest, leading to his placement on injured reserve (as confirmed by the Browns’ team website and by beat writer Mary Kay Cabot). As Minnesota fans learned with J.J. McCarthy, the IR placement means the season with the Browns is done for the veteran lineman.
A HUGE upheaval: A local improv theater loses two artistic staffers over issues of inclusion
HUGE Improv Theater is an improvisational comedy space on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis that frequently offers a wide selection of shows during an ordinary week. Last week, two of the theater’s volunteer artistic staff resigned suddenly. The resignations were triggered by a new show called “Throwback Thursday,” scheduled to...
Behind the scenes of Metallica's shows at U.S. Bank Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS — Heavy metal fans had a roaring good time over the weekend as Metallica performed two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium.The M72 World Tour is an incredible production with more moving parts than you can imagine.Heavy metal worthy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rumbled through U.S. Bank Stadium as Metallica shredded and pounded through two energizing shows. It's an astounding production made possible by hundreds of hardworking people."What we do in Minneapolis might not be the same as Chicago last week," said Jon-Michael Marino, the tour coordinator. "Metallica alone has a little over 150 crew."Add to that...
Hope Street addition providing outfits, dignity for young homeless people
MINNEAPOLIS — Dignity is a priority for Minnesota's largest young adult homeless shelter. A new addition to Catholic Charities Hope Street for Youth aims to provide just that."The need never stops," Catholic Charities Chief Program Officer Keith Kozerski said.Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads."Our support looks like, just reminding these people of who they are," Hope Street Senior Program Manager Tasha Mays said.Mays feels the mission on a personal level."I have experienced homelessness in the past. So to be...
Myon Burrell waives right to jury trial
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Myon Burrell has waived his right to a jury in his upcoming trial on weapons and drugs charges, meaning the judge will decide the verdict. Burrell was freed from prison when his life-sentence for the murder of an 11-year-old girl was commuted in 2020. What does...
Vikings Linked to Once Promising QB in Rumor Mill
The Minnesota Vikings lost rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy for the season to a torn meniscus last week, spiraling the rumor mill into chaos over his possible replacement if Sam Darnold doesn’t pan out. Vikings Linked to Once Promising QB. Darnold is on tap to lead the team in Week...
Vikings sign WR Justin Hall, waive two others, following game against Browns
The Minnesota Vikings signed cornerback Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Justin Hall while waiving punter Seth Vernon and wide receiver Ty James. We have discussed the Gilmore signing after it broke early Sunday morning but the news of Hall signing is new to the team and fans. Hall entered the...
Questions Answered: Dalton Risner on the Bubble, Stephon Gilmore’s Role, Vikings Best Bet
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 19th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Dalton Risner on the Bubble, Stephon Gilmore’s Role, Vikings Best Bet. Also, please note:...
Vikings Urged to Sign $24 Million Pro Bowl Playmaker in Free Agency
Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is dealing with uncertainty of multiple fronts. Enough so that it could spur the Minnesota Vikings to seek potential alternative options opposite No. 1 option Justin Jefferson and tight end T.J. Hockenson atop the pecking order. Addison is dealing with an ankle injury, that Vikings...
Reliable transportation hard to come by for people with disabilities, data says
MINNEAPOLIS — Cars, vans, buses and rideshares: transportation options are everywhere — but they're not for everyone.Two mothers shared their story of a disability ride service scare with WCCO recently. Their 3-year-old sons with autism were mixed up by a transportation company driver. One of the boys was left with the wrong mom 12 miles from his Anoka home. The boys are both safe, but WCCO viewers responded on social media suggesting there's a larger story."People are not aware of the opposite side of these services but there are many, many examples," Jennifer Walton said.Walton heads up the Disability Leadership Program,...
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