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Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy has Olympic gold and silver on his resume
MINNEAPOLIS — When Otis Harris began working courtroom security at the Hennepin County public safety building in January, he carried some impressive medals that initially went undetected. "I'm not going to walk around boasting or bragging about it," Harris said, as he reluctantly showed off two of his most...
What is swimmer's itch and how do you treat it?
MINNEAPOLIS — Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.Swimmer's itch is an allergic reaction to a parasite. Infected birds and mammals pass the eggs in feces. They hatch in water and attach to snails, releasing microscopic larvae and exposing humans."If you are in context with that larvae it imbeds into your skin," Dr. Liz Farhat said.Farhat is a lead dermatologist at Allina Health. She says a rash will emerge 12-24 hours after being in the water but, thankfully, the larvae will die within...
Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here. Competitions have already begun and Friday afternoon marks the official ceremonial commencement of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. The Next will be all over Team USA’s quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal and the rest of the women’s basketball tournament over the coming weeks and the Minnesota Lynx have a healthy share of storylines in Paris.
Minnesota team strikes gold at AAU Nationals
From July 2 to 6, the World Taekwondo Academy Competition Team showcased their exceptional skills at the AAU Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The AAU Nationals, one of the world’s premier taekwondo tournaments, attracts nearly 4,000 top competitors from across North America. The World Taekwondo Academy Team emerged victorious, bringing home a total of 27 medals, including eight golds. Notably, seven athletes qualified for the USA National Team Trials, with one already securing a spot on the team. World Taekwondo Academy was the only team in Minnesota to qualify athletes for the team trials, set to take place in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the end of July. The Academy is poised to continue their winning streak and aims to bring back more gold from the USA National Team Trials.
Minnesota coach PJ Fleck on an EA Sports College Football 25 hack
'A fun matchup': Players enjoy facing former teammates in EA Sports College Football 25. It's not just Wisconsin football players facing each other in the most-hyped video game of a generation. See how it's brought together players from different teams across the nation.
Davide Harabagiu Highlights Night 3 On Minneapolis Futures With 52.95 100 Fly
LCM (50 meters) Davide Harabagiu highlighted night 3 of competition in Minneapolis swimming to a 52.95 in the 100 butterfly. That was just off his personal best of a 52.75 from Settecolli in Rome last month. Harabagiu swims collegiately for Minnesota but originally hails from Italy. Also highlighting the night...
Thomas McMillian Breaks 13-14 NAG Record With 56.36 100 Backstroke
LCM (50 meters) 14 year old Thomas McMillan swam to a new national age group (NAG) record in the boys 100 backstroke on night 2 of Futures in Minneapolis. McMillan swam to a 56.36. McMillan who swims for St Charles Swim Team out of Illinois broke the previous record that...
Here are the Minnesota Olympians to watch at the Paris Games
More than two dozen athletes with Minnesota ties head to Paris this week for the Summer Olympics.The big picture: Gymnast Suni Lee of St. Paul and swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville — two of the state's buzziest Olympians — will vie to return to the podium this year. Both medaled in the 2020 games, with Lee taking home gold.Zoom in: Eight members of Team USA have a hometown listed in Minnesota. They'll compete in sports ranging from sailing to volleyball.All but one of those athletes are from the metro. The other, BMX bike racer Alise Willoughby, is from St. Cloud.The...
Gophers football expects to fully dive into revenue-sharing model [Pioneer Press]
INDIANAPOLIS — P.J. Fleck arrived at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday with new buzzwords — because of course he did. The Gophers head football coach was ready to meet the ever-changing college football landscape during his interviews at Lucas Oil Stadium. “We believe in having the transactional...
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