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FIRST WARNING: Severe storms possible this evening The storms are followed by a really nice Labor Day weekend Updated: seconds ago We are closely monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms through this evening. A powerful cold front is moving across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Driven by the heat and humidity, it has […]

Game 133: Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins


Game 133: Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins

Minny and her twin brother Paul: too long to win everything.The pennant has not been seen for thirty-two years.And every season drags on: no rings or metal flags.October? No wins: What happened to our twins? We wanted to become a franchise, a dynasty;Under Kent and Kirby P. we would be the best.That old autumn night […]

The 15-year-old tennis prodigy is causing a stir across the country


The 15-year-old tennis prodigy is causing a stir across the country

We’ve heard the term “prodigy” before to describe someone with phenomenal talent, but at 15 years old, it would be hard to describe Taytum Jones as anything other than a prodigy. He just started his sophomore year of high school at Edmond North. He’s a straight-A student and plays the cello like a concert pro, […]

Wayne Transports seeks more than half a million dollars in penalties for worker’s death


Wayne Transports seeks more than half a million dollars in penalties for worker’s death

VIRGINIA, Minnesota — Minnesota-based transportation company Wayne Transports Inc. must pay a $621,600 fine after a worker died in its tanker in March 2024, according to the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found that Wayne Transports “failed to adequately protect its employees from the […]

Boston College series and Wrigley Field game are at the top of the agenda


Boston College series and Wrigley Field game are at the top of the agenda

Munn Arena provided an electrifying atmosphere for Michigan State University ice hockey last season. The Spartans went 12-3-1 on home ice during the regular season and then defeated Ohio State and Michigan in front of a sold-out crowd to win the Big Ten Tournament championship. Highlights of this season’s home schedule, released Wednesday, include a […]

NBA 2k25 player ratings: Top 10 players, where do Kevin Durant and Devin Booker rank?


NBA 2k25 player ratings: Top 10 players, where do Kevin Durant and Devin Booker rank?

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has entered the top 10 NBA2K25 player rankings at number nin with an overall rating of 94, the NBA2K X account tweeted on Monday. Here are the top 10 and their ratings: Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), 97th overall. Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), 97 overall. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), 97th overall. […]

UNC vs. Minnesota: Predictions for the 25 college football games


UNC vs. Minnesota: Predictions for the 25 college football games

So let’s talk about video games: EA Sports College Football 25 released this year for the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and is the first college football game since 2014. It’s the most exciting sports game release in a long time, so of course I had to get my hands on a copy. How […]

YMCA Kids Triathlon 2024 click! Gallery – Brainerd Dispatch


YMCA Kids Triathlon 2024 click! Gallery – Brainerd Dispatch

1 of 50: YMCA Kids Triathlon 2024 (15).JPG Children compete in the YMCA Kids Triathlon at Whipple Beach in Baxter on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Shipping 2 of 50: Kids Tri 6 082624.jpg Children swim along a route marked by pool noodles during the YMCA Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 24, […]

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles in preseason: First half recap and second half discussion


Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles in preseason: First half recap and second half discussion

We are at halftime at Lincoln Financial Field and your Minnesota Vikings are leading the Philadelphia Eagles 20-3 thanks to a very solid performance from Jaren Hall. The Vikings had the ball first on this play and it looked like the Vikings’ offense would be ended by a Hall interception, but the Eagles got a […]