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GET TO KNOW NEW VIKINGS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN DONOVAN JACKSON KEY TRANSACTIONS Drafted in the first round (24th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. OFF THE FIELD Son of Melanie and Todd Jackson. Both his parents are from Ohio. Father grew up in Cleveland and his mother is from Cincinnati. Sister, Rachel, is working on her […] The post Vikings select Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson in first round of […]

>>Democrats Push for Taxes to Offset Federal Cuts (St. Paul, MN) — Both Senate and House Democrats gathered on the Capitol steps to push for taxes to offset federal cuts coming from Washington. Ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Minnesotans would protect people like Olivia Dillon, who was laid off from the Minnesota Department of […] The post Afternoon Headlines – April 24th, 2025 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed utility player Willi Castro on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to April 21) with a right oblique strain. Castro was removed from Minnesota’s game on April 16 vs. New York-NL in the eighth inning with the injury. Castro, who turns 28-years-old today, has hit .227 (15-for-66) […] The post Twins make roster move ahead of matinee appeared first on Minnesota News […]

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced the addition of Nehemiah Turner (Auburndale, Fla.) to the 2025-26 roster. Turner comes to Minnesota after playing his freshman year at Central Arkansas. “Nehemiah is a terrific addition to our program,” Medved said. “He has size, strength and skill with great finishing ability. Nehemiah has […] The post Gophers make it official with transfer center Turner appeared first on Minnesota […]

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed utility player Willi Castro on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to April 21) with a right oblique strain. Castro was removed from Minnesota’s game on April 16 vs. New York-NL in the eighth inning with the injury. Castro, who turns 28-years-old today, has hit .227 (15-for-66) […] The post Twins make roster move ahead of matinee appeared first on Minnesota News […]

>>3 Minneapolis Men Charged in Minneapolis Highs/Lows Gang Murder (Minneapolis, MN) — Three Minneapolis men face maximum sentences of life in prison after being convicted of RICO conspiracy and premeditated murder. Officials say Keon Pruitt, 22, Dantrell Johnson, 32, and Gregory Hamilton, 29, were all members of the north Minneapolis gang, the Highs, which commits […] The post Midday Headlines – April 24th, 2025 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

Minnesota’s Air Quality has worsened. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more: The post 2025 “State of Air” Findings appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

>>Governor Walz Delivers 7th State of the State Address (St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz delivered his seventh State of the State Address Wednesday night from the Minnesota House Chamber.  Walz said, “Our legislature is narrowly divided but I believe we can unify around those ideas: Security, opportunity, freedom. I believe we can continue […] The post Morning Headlines – April 24th, 2025 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

The University of Minnesota track and field program will put its talents on display this week with the 115th Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, from April 24-26. ABOUT THE 115TH DRAKE RELAYS A day after the Gary Wilson Invitational the Maroon and Gold will compete in Des Moines, Iowa, at the 115th Drake Relays. […] The post Gopher track and field gears up for Drake Relays appeared first on […]