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New Music Reviews (7/28)
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...

Sports Roundup – July 26
LOCAL SPORTS At the Provincial Special Olympics on Friday, three athletes from Eastern Highlands Special Olympics won Gold medals: Lauchlin Delorey in the Long Jump, Rodney Snair & Nicole Roberts in the 400 Metres. Competition continues through...

Support Local Art And Volunteer At The Same Time
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...

Come one, come all for music and a movie — plus 8 other free events
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...

New-look Twins attempt to regroup in Cleveland
By Dave Campbell AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND — A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for the Minnesota Twins upon their arrival at the ballpark Friday. Making nine trades and jettisoning nearly 40% of their team before the...

'One of the most dangerous teams': Minnesota head coach discusses Matt Rhule, Huskers during media days
ANDY KENDEIGH AT BIG TEN FOOTBALL MEDIA DAYS IN LAS VEGAS. DAY TWO SIX MORE TEAMS SPEAKING TODAY, INCLUDING MINNESOTA. P.J. FLECK, THE HEAD COACH NOW ENTERING HIS NINTH SEASON IN MINNEAPOLIS AND NEBRASKA AND MINNESOTA HAVE HAD A GREAT HISTORY...

Nebraska Volleyball Big Ten Media Day Storylines to Watch
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...

Big Ten Announces Women’s Volleyball TV Schedule for 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...

League’s leading scorers clash as Lynx pay visit to Aces
Original article can be found here. The two top scorers in the WNBA will go head-to-head on Saturday afternoon when the Las Vegas Aces host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota (23-5) is coming off an emotional 100-93 home win Wednesday...

Sports on TV, radio: July 26-28, 2025
• Formula 1: Sprint Race, 4:55 a.m., ESPN • Formula 1: Qualifying, 8:55 a.m., ESPN2 • NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, 10:30 a.m., FS1 • Indy NXT Series: Qualifying, noon, FS1 • NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, 1:30 p.m., FS1 • NASCAR Cup Series:...

Police waited more than an hour to enter assassinated Minnesota lawmaker’s home, report claims
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...
McFeely: This wasn't a white flag by Twins, it was self-destruction
FARGO — I made my usual request to the boss early this spring, a week or so before the Minnesota Twins played their first home game of the season at Target Field. "Can I head down to cover the Twins' home opener?" Usually these requests are met...

City Sunk By Second Half Penalties, Loses 2-1 To Minnesota United
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...

McCarty’s coaching career reaches Hall-of-Fame status
Note: This article is partly a repeat from the Enterprise’s 2000 All-School Reunion special section. At 94 years old, Andy McCarty can still accurately recall the accomplishments of a certain athlete or the success of a certain play during his...

Sports News | Thorbjorn Olesen Takes the 2nd-round Lead in the 3M Open
Blaine (Minnesota, USA), Jul 26 (AP) Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an opening 9-under 62 on Thursday...
Rash: Public media cuts may hit rural America the hardest
Music shows like “Headwaters,” “On the River” and “Minnesota Mixtape” are hosted by KAXE staff and volunteers alike.“In the last three years, we have really doubled down and committed into making sure that we are doing as much local content as...

At St. Croix RiverFest, Native American culture takes center stage through celebration, art and food
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...

Report: Johnny Juzang reaches 1-year deal with Timberwolves
Original article can be found here. Free-agent guard Johnny Juzang has agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Friday. Juzang, 24, averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 64 games (18 starts) last...

Bump, set, wrestle
NEW ULM — Dozens of wrestlers in kindergarten through high school hit the sand on Minnesota Street Friday to help kick off the third annual Spikin’ in the Street with the first-ever Downtown Throwdown event. More than 100 wrestlers, including the...

Independent media next on Trump’s chopping block
Senate Votes to Defund Public Broadcasting, Cutting $1.1 Billion From NPR and PBS In a narrow 51-48 vote, the U.S. Senate approved President Trump’s push to slash $9 billion in federal spending, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting. The...