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Amazon Packages Are Showing Up In Weird Ways In Minnesota
If you had any buyer's remorse from Amazon Prime Days, hopefully that is gone by now. And, hopefully, you actually got your packages too. Between the porch pirates that are popping up and the interesting "packaging" that I'm seeing at my house, I'm amazed that one of ours even showed up. Psst...to help with the porch pirate issue, the tips below should help keep your new items safe.
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
Kenyon Post 78 shows fight, resilience to reach substate finals
The Kenyon Post 78 American Legion baseball team is fighting to see another day. Fight is the operative word. Mason Torgeson showed a lot of fight when he mounted a double-digit pitch at-bat to help start a rally when his team needed it most. Kenyon trailed Cannon Falls 6-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of an elimination game in the Divison II East Central substate tournament. ...
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data released by the state shows the Rochester area economy experienced a record-setting month in June. The statistics published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the size of the local labor force had an all-time high and total employment tied a record set earlier this year.
Plenty of dry time the rest of this week, with occasional storm chances but no washouts
Looking past the storm chances to start the work week, there will be plenty of dry time through next weekend. There will be storm chances during the middle of the week, however. Tuesday will be warm and humid, with highs in the mid 80F’s under partly cloudy skies. There is...
Former MSU WR Jalen Nailor 'puts on show' at Vikings training camp
Former speedster Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor is having a strong start to training camp. Nailor “put on a show” during the Vikings’ training camp practice on Saturday. Nailor is entering his third season with the Minnesota Vikings and looking to increase his role with the team this year.
Smith Foundry in Minneapolis to shut down in August
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis announced it would close its doors after issues with air quality standards with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The full closure is set to happen by August 15,...
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Tigers past the Twins 5-0
DETROIT (AP) — Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 on Sunday to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers. Ober (10-5) finished with a career-best 11 strikeouts, his third time this season reaching double digits. Not bad for a pitcher who wasn’t feeling well Sunday morning and wasn’t certain he could pitch. “I didn’t feel great physically, but I kept getting good results, so we kept doing what we were doing,” Ober said. Willi Castro and Manuel Margot each had three hits for the Twins, who went 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position. Minnesota won two of three to finish 7-6 against Detroit.
Charlotte LePage Crushes Best Time In 1500 Free With 17:02.36 On Final Night In Minneapolis
LCM (50 meters) Ohio State commit Charlotte LePage swam to a huge best time of a 17:02.36 in the 1500 freestyle to win the race by over 15 seconds. LePage’s previous best time was a 17:27.81 that she swam at the end of last summer, marking a 25-second drop this weekend.
2026 Illinois quarterback Owen Lansu commits to Minnesota Football
Quarterback recruiting is getting earlier by the year, and one of the top Midwest signal callers in the 2026 cycle is Downers Grove (Ill.) North's Owen Lansu. In his first extended varsity action last fall, Lansu threw for more than 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore, which led to nearly ten offers coming in already from places like Minnesota, Cincinnati and Northwestern among others.
Prince honored with induction to Songwriters Hall of Fame; 40 years since Purple Rain hit theaters
MINNEAPOLIS — It was a sea of purple inside Target Center, as hundreds gathered to celebrate a Minnesota icon's legendary film. Saturday, marks 40 years since Prince's "Purple Rain" first hit theaters. The box-office hit takes fans to Minneapolis and shows the rise of Prince.Hundreds celebrated as the watched the film before Prince was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Inside an arena that was decked out in purple and filled with historic memorabilia from the Purple Rain era. For many in the crowd Saturday, it's far from their first viewing."I'm a Prince fan forever since I was 14-years-old," said Kelly...
It’s time for the Twins to move on from Kyle Farmer
Kyle Farmer’s fate feels inevitable at this point, which is unfortunate but honestly it’s probably best for the team moving forward. There's no way to sugarcoat it: Farmer has been really bad this year. His .189 batting average is the worst among Twins hitters with any substantial playing...
Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Andrew Van Ginkel Injury, Cowboys’ False Statement, Cam Akers
A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Andrew Van Ginkel Injury, Cowboys’ False Statement, Cam Akers. The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying. It’s a spin-off of our rumor mill, and we...
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