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How did the Minnesota Vikings do in this year's NFL draft? They went big on defense, particularly up front.
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (540+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " The Minnesota Vikings might not know for some time whether this rookie class will get them back on track with the NFL draft, after recent years have not yielded enough quality depth for the roster and forced them to…...
NFL draft: Minnesota Vikings seek spark from 4 top-100 picks as interim GM vows patience" and simplicity
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (524+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " The Minnesota Vikings own nine picks in the NFL draft this year, including four top-100 selections, after missing the playoffs last season. That's plenty of capital that could be used for moving up and down the board next week…...
MLB investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a Minnesota Twins fan told him to kill himself
1+ week, 4+ day ago (484+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself. Duran made the gesture as…...
Sandburg's Lucas Matykiewicz scores twice and doubles on day of football visit to Minnesota. "Can't give up.'
3+ week, 2+ day ago (663+ words) A busy week for Lucas Matykiewicz reached its hectic peak Friday. He played a baseball game for Sandburg before embarking on a six-hour drive to the University of Minnesota for a football visit. Matykiewicz, who plays receiver, also visited Illinois…...
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (494+ words) WASHINGTON " Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims that the federal…...
Minnesota has a record number of apprenticeships. Here's why they're growing in popularity
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1405+ words) Apprenticeship opportunities in Minnesota are booming as high schools, two-year colleges and employers embrace the value of workers earning a solid wage while simultaneously training for a career. The number of state-registered apprenticeships hit a new high in 2025, with 12, 220 in…...
NCAA Tournament: Last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi to advance to the Sweet 16
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (277+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0. 7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years. Battle, who finished with…...
Connor Bedard and Alex Vlasic help Chicago Blackhawks edge Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap 19-game series skid
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. " Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out on Thursday night as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for…...
Minnesota corn farmers withstood a trade war. The war in Iran is the next cost challenge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (749+ words) The U. S. war with Iran is wreaking havoc on the global fertilizer market and stressing Minnesota corn farmers who are already managing tense balance sheets. Corn prices remain much lower than 2022s peak of roughly$348 per tonbecause ofbig harvests and lower demand....
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls for "Day of Unity" on Friday
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (150+ words) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proclaiming Friday to be a "Day of Unity" and is inviting all Americans to participate in acts of service to remember and honor Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old fatally shoot in Minneapolis by a federal…...