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Tigers’ Lineup for Series Opener at Minnesota

Rocco Baldelli · Minneapolis

Tigers’ Lineup for Series Opener at Minnesota

36% Center coverage: 39 sources

Tarik Skubal will be on the hill as the Detroit Tigers open a new series in Minneapolis on Thursday night.See the Story

Fargo South Grad Debuts as Vikings Cheerleader

Minnesota Vikings · Minneapolis

Fargo South Grad Debuts as Vikings Cheerleader

54% Right coverage: 13 sources

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Early stops in Blaize Shiek’s dancing career include stints at Fargo South High School and NDSU. Back in May, he announced via his Instagram page that he’s joining the cheerleading roster of the 2025-26 Minnesota Vikings. But it seems that his first in-game appearance – on August 9, when the Vikings took on the Houston Texans in preseason action at U.S. Bank Stadium – drew more attention to his role. The backlash has grown s…See the Story

Lynx getting along just fine while Collier recovers, with Carrington making seamless arrival

WNBA · Minneapolis

Lynx getting along just fine while Collier recovers, with Carrington making seamless arrival

46% Left coverage: 11 sources

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After coming so close to the WNBA championship last year, the Minnesota Lynx have picked right up where they left off.See the Story

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Male Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Shuts Down Haters While Making NFL Debut

37% Center coverage: 11 sources

Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek made his NFL debut while his critics were left to watch from the sidelines. A rookie member of the Vikings’ squad, Shiek hit the field for the first time earlier this month when the Vikings opened their preseason schedule against the Houston Texans at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium. “SEE YOU AT 3 ,” Shiek wrote via Instagram, referencing kickoff time. Shiek is one of two male cheerleaders on the Viki…Tim Walz · Minneapolis See the Story

Xp Lee wins Democratic primary for Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat

64% Right coverage: 11 sources

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for the seat of assassinated Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman. Lee came into Tuesday’s primary with a DFL endorsement, beating out two other Democratic candidates — Erickson Saye and Christian Eriksen — with 59% of the vote. Lee is a 20-year resident of Brooklyn Park, served on the Brooklyn Park City Council from 2022 to 2024, and currentl…Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · Brooklyn Park See the Story

How wildfire smoke impacts Minnesota lakes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Canadian wildfire smoke has kept many away from usual warm weather activities this summer, and the smoke may also be impacting the quality of Minnesota’s lakes. A research team led by the University of Minnesota found that “smoke and ash can add extra nutrients, even mercury, that can build up in fish and create potential health risks,” KAALTV reports. “By comparing intense burns, the group can figure out which lakes need the most help as well a…Wildfires · Minneapolis Read Article

Lynx look to continue hot hand in rematch vs. Liberty

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The New York Liberty will look to avoid their third loss in as many meetings with the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday afternoon when they meet in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, Minnesota · Minneapolis Read Article

John Shipley: No sale, no change for stuck-in-time Twins

Coverage: 4 sources

If Minnesota Twins fans feel like they’re living in some sort of baseball time loop, they can be forgiven. Their team’s penchant for oscillating between contention and irrelevance has been remarkably consistent since the Twins emerged from their post-World Series funk. Starting in 2002, the Twins have been in the playoffs — division winner or wild card slot — 10 times. That’s almost every other year. On the other hand, they have lost quickly in …Minneapolis, Minnesota · Minneapolis See the Story

'Sell the team' chant drowns out Minnesota Twins postgame show

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Give former Twins catcher and current analyst credit for finding his composure amid a loudSports · Minneapolis Read Article

Pedaling for pancreatic cancer: Man plans 750-mile trip to raise awareness

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Kathie Kemi’s clinician wondered why her patient’s eyes looked jaundiced. What started as a simple blood pressure check escalated into a visit to the radiologist. Her symptoms could’ve signaled any number of results. Scans revealed a growth on her pancreas.Cancer · Osseo Read Article

Boy shot himself with gun in Brooklyn Center, uncle facing charges

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A man is facing charges Friday after his 4-year-old nephew shot himself with a gun in Brooklyn Center.Brooklyn Center · Brooklyn Center Read Article