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Royce Lewis leaves Minnesota Twins' 1st game of season with injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Minnesota Twins' young season is already off to a worrying start as star hitter Royce Lewis left Thursday's opener with an injury.Lewis pulled up after rounding second in the third inning and was removed from the game. The severity of his injury is unknown.Lewis homered in his first plate appearance of the day, picking up right where he left off after a strong postseason run last year. He hit four home runs across two series, including two homers in his first ever playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays.The 24-year-old Lewis was slated to start at third base for the Twins this season. He was the first overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft.Thursday's game is the first of a three-game series with the Royals. The Twins will then head to Milwaukee for two games against the Brewers before coming back to Minneapolis for their home opener on April 4.
As queer community mourns loss of 19 Bar, Walker Art Center hosts celebration of its past
MINNEAPOLIS — An anchor of the gay community and Loring Park neighborhood in Minneapolis is getting a wealth of support after a devastating fire.Nearly a week ago, 19 Bar was badly damaged after a garbage truck hit a power pole, which landed on the building, sparking flames.Thankfully no one was hurt, but the loss is hitting the LGBTQ community hard.There are many ways people are honoring its memory while looking towards its future.Decades of history that would go up in smoke. Surveillance video showed the moment a garbage truck ignited the flames that destroyed the historic 19 Bar."It's just so...
The Timberwolves Mess, Plus the Evolution of 21st Century Sports Docs With ‘The Last Dance’ Director Jason Hehir
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves sale falling through (2:00). Then, Bill is joined by director-producer Jason Hehir to discuss how the medium of sports documentaries has evolved over the 21st century (14:46) before diving into some of Jason’s films, including The Fab Five (31:06), the lost Sacramento Kings documentary, Down in the Valley (51:46), Andre the Giant (1:00:57), and The Last Dance (1:13:45).
Bloomington woman pointed gun at officer's face during Chanhassen chase, charges say
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — A 33-year-old Bloomington woman has been charged for allegedly shooting at an officer during a police chase in the west metro, according to a complaint filed in Carver County.According to the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, an officer tried to pull over Amanda Nelson after learning she had an active warrant out of Illinois for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and domestic battery. She failed to stop and officers initiated a pursuit.As Nelson drove southbound on Highway 41, an officer performed a PIT maneuver on her vehicle, causing it to spin. Charges say...
David Samson explains why Timberwolves sale fell apart, details dealings with A-Rod
David Samson is a polarizing figure — both inside and outside of the Meadowlark Media universe. But if anyone needed proof of the value that the former Miami Marlins president brings as a media personality, it came during Thursday’s episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. Samson was appearing as a guest alongside Read more... The post David Samson explains why Timberwolves sale fell apart, details dealings with A-Rod appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Mayor Mark Steffenson Highlights Growth and Community Projects in Maple Grove's State of the City Video
Maple Grove's partnership with CCX Media has delivered yet another State of the City video for 2024, featuring Mayor Mark Steffenson who sheds light on the latest community highlights – the Community Center's ongoing expansion, parks buzzing with recreational pursuits, and the pulse of a real estate market that refuses to slow down.
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