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How to watch: "Joe Mauer: From St. Paul to the Hall" live special on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special. In January, Mauer learned he would be inducted after appearing on the ballot for the first time. He received 76.1% of the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballots.Mauer grew up in St. Paul and was a multisport athlete for Cretin-Derham Hall. The Twins drafted him first overall in 2001, and he made his MLB debut in 2004. He won three batting titles, the most ever for a catcher, and was named American League MVP...
Icehouse saved as it settles eviction lawsuit, with new owner taking over
“The Icehouse team is very excited to run to the business with the goal to be both financially sustainable and remain one of the most important independently owned clubs in Minneapolis."
Newest member of Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor is South Carolina football legend
The most underrated player in South Carolina football history is Bobby Bryant. The dynamic cornerback played for the Gamecocks in the mid-1960s and was an All-American performer (he also was an All-ACC baseball player) and was selected as the ACC's Athlete of the Year for the 1966-1967 academic year, yet he is often neglected when discussing the greatest Gamecocks in team history.
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawsuit claims medical neglect at Dakota County Jail
MINNEAPOLIS — A lawsuit filed in Minneapolis federal court accuses Dakota County jail officials and a private medical company of neglect and deliberate indifference in the case of a man who suffered a life-threatening diabetic coma. Caleb Duffy was booked into the Dakota County Jail on July 4, 2022,...
Twins linked to potential trade for Blue Jays starter ahead of deadline
Let year the Minnesota Twins were rumored to be interested in a number of different potential trades ahead of the deadline, but opted to stand pat. That would unfortunately be a precursor to the team’s offseason plans, as the frugalness of ownership handcuffed the front office from meaingfully adding to the roster. As the Twins enter the second half of the season in a position to overtake the AL Central and march toward another postseason run, plans might have changed.
Coming off career year, Vikings lineman Harrison Phillips rooted in 'relationship with Jesus'
Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips remembers the exact moment he decided an NFL career would be in his future. He was on a plane heading back to California to begin his junior year at Stanford University and was looking for something to do during the flight. Phillips, who grew...
Sven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
ListenSven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Last month, while driving home from the gym, I found a baby pigeon stranded in the middle of Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. He was hardly moving. There were no other pigeons around. He looked exhausted.
“That Gotta Be Me”- Timberwolves Star Karl-Anthony Towns Hilariously Recognized His Jumper On NBA’s ‘Guess the Shot’ Tunnel Cam
The Summer League games have yet again provided a platform for the newbies to showcase their talents. To lighten up the mood, a fun game was set up where the players were asked to guess the popular shots of the NBA players. While some could accurately figure it out from the black-and-white screen, others got stuck. Then came an amusing moment involving the Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Minnesota Twins Want to Rent, Not Buy… and They Appear to Have a Top Target
The Minnesota Twins aren't really buyers at the MLB trade deadline. Call them renters... and they may have a target in mind. The post Minnesota Twins Want to Rent, Not Buy… and They Appear to Have a Top Target appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents
Minnesota Vikings training camp kicks off this Sunday, with all rookies reporting to Eagan. Veterans arrive on Tuesday, July 23rd. 6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents. The 2024 offseason is in the rearview, and the Vikings added about 40 new players. Over 23 from the 2023 roster...
Minnesota Vikings: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between JJ McCarthy And Organization
The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and are heading into 2024 with the expectation to win now. Instead of throwing another massive paycheck at Cousins — who was fantastic for the Vikings during the regular season but was never able to go on a significant run in the playoffs — the Minnesota brass let the Atlanta Falcons give their former QB a major payday and decided to hit the reset button on the QB position.
One player who can earn way into Timberwolves rotation no one is talking about
The upcoming season will be one with massive implications for the Minnesota Timberwolves. If they fail to live up to expectations, many will cast off their wildly impressive 2023-24 season where they earned 56 wins as simply a fluke. But if they can carry over that success from last year into next, the NBA world will have no choice but to respect Minnesota for the perennial Western Conference powerhouse they truly are.
Joe Mauer Will Join These Former Minnesota Twins In Cooperstown On Sunday [GALLERY]
The election of Joe Mauer means that there are now 12 former Minnesota Twins players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Although the Twins' franchise history includes players who were Washington Senators before the team moved to Minnesota in 1961, this list is exclusive to those who played in Minnesota.
St. Michael Community Saddened by Unexpected Death of City Council Member, Scott Pedersen
The City of St. Michael, and numerous residents have expressed sadness at the unexpected death of a current member of the City Council. Scott Pedersen passed away at his home July 10th at the age of 55. Scott was a 1986 graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School, and later earned...
Buffalo Community Theater Presents “My Fair Lady” This Weekend
The Buffalo Community Theater kicks-off multiple performances of its summer musical tonight (Friday). BCT will be presenting “My Fair Lady” this weekend, and next weekend in Buffalo. The beloved musical centers around the story of professor Henry Higgins, who is so sure of his abilities in phonetics, that...
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