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Union strike at University of Minnesota campuses, including Crookston, ends
CROOKSTON, MINN. (Flag Family Media) - More than 1,400 workers at four University of Minnesota campuses are set to go back to work. Teamsters Local 320 and the university system wrote in a statement obtained by Flag Family News they have put their...

Elliotte Friedman breaks down Kirill Kaprizov’s preferred landing spots; hints at potential Minnesota Wild exit
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discusssed Kirill Kaprizov’s future on Monday. The winger is in the last year of his five-year contract and is eligible to sign an extension with the Minnesota Wild. However, he reportedly rejected an eight-year $128...

Sports Roundup: Monday 9/15/25
By Mitchell Now September 15, 2025 9:08 am Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team are competing this morning on the road. They will be in Brookings at the Brookings Golf Club competing in a Varsity Invitational at 10am. Mitchell Tennis The Kernel...

Sports broadcasts for week of Sept. 15-21
Monday, Sept 15: MLB BASEBALL -- Twins vs. New York Yankees, 6 p.m. pre-game, 6:40 p.m. first pitch, KWOA The Fan Tuesday, Sept. 16: MLB BASEBALL -- Twins vs. New York Yankees, 6 p.m. pre-game, 6:40 p.m. first pitch, KWOA The Fan Tuesday, Sept....

Minnesota lawmakers to discuss gun violence prevention ahead of likely special session
Minnesota state lawmakers will meet Monday to discuss possible gun legislation for a special session. A working group of Minnesota lawmakers is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss possible gun reforms and safety measures ahead of a likely special...

Who is Karen Attiah? Washington Post columnist fired over social media posts after Charlie Kirk's shooting
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah said on Monday (September 15) that she was fired last week over what the newspaper deemed “unacceptable” social media posts in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She added that...

Hochul expresses concern over ties between social media, political violence
Hochul expresses concern over ties between social media, political violenceGov. Kathy Hochul said political violence is not new to this generation, but social media has made it even more dangerous. Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference Monday...

Target’s Tailgate Style Show Lights Up New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (WJON News) -- A Minnesota retailer made a big splash at New York Fashion Week on Saturday. Target held a Tailgate Style show to celebrate its fall collection must-haves and heritage in empowering accessible design. The event brought...

Burrow’s Injury Tees Up a Rough Patch for NFL Media Partners
Joe Burrow is expected to be sidelined for at least three months after sustaining a foot injury that will require surgery, and while his absence could derail the Bengals’ playoff hopes, it may also do a number on the near-term outlook for the...
Fox Sports- 1 (Previously 1)
Weird things happen in Week 1. They always do. Season openers can bring a lot of fool's gold. They can also push fan bases to the edge of a cliff. The key is to step back and look at the big picture. Don’t ride the emotional waves of the moment....

From Kirk to Hortman: The media’s double standard on political violence
The mainstream media’s response to political violence reveals who they believe deserves remembrance and who they’re willing to forget, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. THE CHARLIE KIRK murder and the media circus that followed have exposed concerning...

Tiffany Hayes' community-based fashion brand makes impact for future generations
Tiffany Hayes knows that there's more to life than being a basketball player. Despite being a WNBA veteran since 2012, the Golden State Valkyries guard has found ways to expand her life and career. When the former UConn star retired following the...

Custom piñatas: Minnesota makers turn tradition into trend as demand surges
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. For the past two months, Nancy Ruiz has spent her spare time cutting cardboard at home. Patience is crucial as she molds it into various shapes...

Minnesota Vikings QB Problem Looks Real!
The Minnesota Vikings QB problem looks real. Former Michigan QB JJ McCarthy has played 8 quarters of football and 7 of them have been bad. Sunday night the Vikings lost at home to the Falcons 22-6. Ironically, the Falcons QB is Michael Penix Jr.,...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:42 p.m. EDT
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow will have surgery on left toe. QB could miss 3 months CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms that quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his injured left toe. Taylor didn't...

WaPo columnist says she was fired over social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination
A Washington Post columnist claimed Monday that she was fired over her social media posts after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination in which she argued violence in the U.S. was due to "white men who espouse hatred and violence."...

Why the Bengals might not see J.J. McCarthy in Week 3 matchup in Minnesota vs. the Vikings
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Sunday’s matchup between the Bengals and the Vikings in Minneapolis could be shaping up to be a battle featuring backup quarterbacks. While the Bengals are dealing with the immediate fallout of Joe Burrow’s injury, Vikings coach...

Fact-check: Minnesota assassination suspect Vance Luther Boelter is not a leftist
The assassination of a prominent Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband in June was not carried out by a leftist, as some conservatives contend, but allegedly by a pastor who spent his adult life preaching about Christ. In the wake of the...

Wild moment new Atlanta Falcons kicker admits he doesn't know teammate's name on live TV
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 09:44 EDT, 15 September 2025 | Updated: 10:20 EDT, 15 September 2025 Let he who knows the name of every new coworker throw the first stone, and until then, maybe Atlanta Falcons kicker and viral...

Corn Flakes: A Weekend of Dominance for Husker Sports
I’m thoroughly enjoying a weekend of dominance for Husker football and volleyball. How about you? How long do you think the run will last?Three stars and other key performers from Nebraska’s beatdown of Houston Christian Nebraska dominated Houston...