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MLB trade grades: Griffin Jax, Charlie Morton and other at-the-buzzer deadline deals
The New York Times
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August 1, 2025
The MLB trade deadline has hit, and as usual, news of deals came flying in up to and after the deadline had technically passed. There were no last-second blockbusters, but several teams made impactful moves. Our writers evaluated what the Tampa...
Art takes center stage during fest on Third Street in Geneva
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 26, 2025
On Saturday morning, Grace Tomberg of Algonquin “wanted to check things out” at the Geneva Arts Fair, an art show she has visited many times before. “I wanted to get here before it starts raining,” she said as threatening skies loomed overhead...
Auto racing: Grove City pair win at KRA Speedway
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
WILLMAR — It was a successful night of racing for area competitors at KRA Speedway. Four area racers earned A Feature wins on Thursday: Justin Bjorklund of Sacred Heart, Dean Larson of Pennock and Colsten Schultz and Zach Schultz of Grove City....
ART BRIEFS: Nominations open for R2Arts fellowships
Park Rapids Enterprise - Minnesota
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July 26, 2025
The Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) is seeking nominations for an artist, culture bearer, writer, creator or performer to receive a $6,000 fellowship award. The purpose of the fellowship award is to honor and celebrate people who show excellence and...
Guardians keep Kwan, deal Bieber and Sewald at MLB trade deadline: takeaways
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians traded Shane Bieber and Paul Sewald on Thursday morning, and then sat back and waited for some team to meet their demands for Steven Kwan. No one did. Here are a few thoughts. Kwan stays put There were plenty of...
New Music Reviews (7/28)
KEXP - Washington State
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Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below...
Veteran running back Latavius Murray announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons
MARCA
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August 1, 2025
Hanging up the cleats is always a significant and often difficult decision, especially for a player who has been a key contributor in the league and achieved notable success throughout his career. However, the curtain has now closed for Latavius...
Ranking the winners, losers and snoozers of the 2025 MLB trade deadline
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
By Grant Brisbee, Stephen J. Nesbitt and Andy McCullough Ever binged a show you found boring at first? Then you got hooked and started spending time tumbling down internet rabbit holes and debating plot theories on Reddit. It wasn’t until the...
Cubs add Willi Castro to bench, taking advantage of Twins' sell-off
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
In the past 10 years, Ben Zobrist, Marwin González and Chris Taylor have played the role of super utility players on World Series-winning teams. Willi Castro could now follow that model with Zobrist’s Chicago Cubs. The Minnesota Twins on Thursday...
Come one, come all for music and a movie — plus 8 other free events
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
1. Music and MoviesPop-rock band Yam Haus opens before a screening of “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington. (5:30 p.m. Fri. Lake Harriet Band Shell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy., Mpls. minneapolisparks.org)2. ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Watch...
Giants trade deadline takeaways: Selling in the wake of Rafael Devers deal
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
For all the flurry of activity in the final hours and minutes leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline, there wasn’t a more significant player dealt or more massive contract moved than the eight-plus years and $250-plus million the Giants took on...
Why the Mets didn’t add to starting rotation at trade deadline
The New York Times
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August 1, 2025
The last time a New York Mets starting pitcher other than David Peterson completed six innings was on June 7. Yet Thursday’s trade deadline passed without the Mets adding to their starting rotation. Instead, the Mets prioritized relief help,...
Support Local Art And Volunteer At The Same Time
Power 96 - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Whether you are an aspiring artist or a professional, the United Way of Central Minnesota is looking for your art. The organization is seeking one-of-a-kind pieces for its "Time for Art" Silent Auction. They are looking...
Nebraska Volleyball Big Ten Media Day Storylines to Watch
On3
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July 28, 2025
Nebraska volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly and two players are heading to Chicago for the fourth annual Big Ten Media Days. Junior outside hitter Harper Murray and senior middle blocker Rebekah Allick are accompanying Busboom Kelly to the...
Six takeaways from the MLB trade deadline: Twins blow it up, A.J. Preller stays on brand
The New York Times
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July 31, 2025
The trade deadline was sleepy. It was getting late on Wednesday night, and things just weren’t happening. Most moves always wait until the end, but this was slow. Not deliberate. Just glacial. And then — wham! — everything happened. Where does...
Big Ten Announces Women’s Volleyball TV Schedule for 2025
BVM Sports
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July 28, 2025
The Big Ten Conference has released its 2025 television schedule for women's volleyball, featuring UCLA in 11 nationally televised matches. The Bruins will kick off their season on September 28 against Penn State on Big Ten Network (BTN). UCLA's...
Phillies Land Gold Glove Outfielder Harrison Bader, Strengthen Playoff Push As Deadline Drama Heats Up
Times Now
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July 31, 2025
Minnesota Twins’ Harrison Bader reacts after scoring on a RBI double hit by Brooks Lee during the fifth inning of baseball game against the Boston Red Sox (Credit: AP) Harrison Bader was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, their...
Police waited more than an hour to enter assassinated Minnesota lawmaker’s home, report claims
The Blaze
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July 28, 2025
A Minnesota newspaper’s claim that police did not enter the home of the assassinated former House speaker for more than an hour after she and her husband were shot is missing crucial details, the Brooklyn Park Police Department says. According to...
City Sunk By Second Half Penalties, Loses 2-1 To Minnesota United
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City SC are in the dog days of the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign, well adrift from playoff contention, and they hosted Minnesota United FC on Saturday evening. It was the best of halves, it was the worst of halves for...
At St. Croix RiverFest, Native American culture takes center stage through celebration, art and food
Hudson Star Observer - Wisconsin
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Disclosure: The Hudson Star-Observer served as a sponsor for this event, though the outlet's business department and its newsroom are separate entities. The Ojibwe — also known as Lake Superior Chippewa, which have six federally recognized tribes...