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Here’s our 53-man roster projection for the Vikings. Who stays? Who goes?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

There is less than a week until cut-down day across the NFL. Though some of the older players  leaguewide can’t wait for training camp to be over, some of the young players are still trying to make an impression. And there are only a few more days to do that for anyone on the bubble.As for the Vikings, they close out training camp this week by hosting a couple of joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals. Those workouts will be held at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday and Thursday, and should give the coaching staff more data points ahead of final cuts.Here’s our 53-man roster projection for the Vikings:Quarterback (2)Staying: Kirk Cousins, Nick MullensGoing: Jaren Hall, Jordan Ta’amuAnalysis: There’s no doubt that Cousins will be the starter this season and Mullens will be the backup. The main reason Hall gets cut is because he still has so much to learnt to play the position at the highest level. His inexperience has been on display in both preseason games so...

3M sets leadership team for health care spinoff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

Maplewood-based 3M on Tuesday named the executive leadership for the planned spinoff of its health care division.Bryan HansonBryan Hanson was named CEO of 3M’s Health Care Business Group, effective Sept. 1, according to a 3M news release. He comes to 3M from Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company, where he has has served as president and CEO since 2017 and chairman since 2021. He also was an executive at Medtronic.“I am honored and excited to join 3M’s Health Care Business Group at such an important time in its evolution,” Hanson said in the release. “I have a deep respect and admiration for what 3M has built in health care — strong brands, quality products, commercial excellence, and customer-driven innovation. I look forward to working with the team to more deeply understand and realize the potential of our business as we accelerate our path forward, and build on a legacy of trusted leadership and medical innovation.”Carrie Cox was na...

Minnesota, Wisconsin to seek $1B from infrastructure law to replace Twin Ports bridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin announced Monday that their respective departments of transportation have requested federal funding to help rebuild the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior.More than $1 billion is available through the federal Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law spearheaded by President Joe Biden.The Blatnik Bridge serves as a link between Superior and Duluth. Jointly owned and managed by WisDOT and MnDOT, the bridge provides a freight and commercial link to the Twin Ports and serves more than 33,000 vehicles per day.“The Blatnik Bridge connects the Twin Ports communities and economies of Duluth and Superior — it provides a vital route for regional commerce, tourism and emergency services,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in the announcement. “I’m proud to partner with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and out colleagues at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to rebuild and modernize this criti...

Walz announces director of state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that Greg Norfleet, a Massachusetts state official, will join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development next month as the director of the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.“Greg Norfleet brings a wealth of leadership and direct experience in establishing a successful state Paid Family and Medical Leave program,” Walz said in a statement. “I look forward to working with him as we build out a program that will support Minnesota’s workers and businesses, improve economic security for families, and make Minnesota an even better place to live and work.”Norfleet served as the deputy director for operations for Massachusett’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which was put into practice in 2021. Currently, Norfleet is the chief operating officer at the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.“Minnesota is a national leader for innovative legislation, and Paid Family and Medi...

Public safety ahead of SPAC, Travers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — From the Saratoga Race Course to SPAC holding events this weekend, the 30,000 population of Saratoga Springs will more than triple. The influx of tourists raises the issue of public safety. The Spa City is no stranger to tourism. It’s expected to come to a peak this weekend with the Travers Horse Stakes and Phish concert taking place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. SPAC was previously evacuated on July 8 due to a false bomb threat. New York Park Police Lieutenant Frank McGarity says his agency is prepared should a similar situation occur. MORE NEWS from NEWS 10“In that one particular instance, we experience one of the scenarios. We dealt with it; we dealt with it in a safe manner. And since then, we're always learning,” said the Lieutenant.Should any medical emergencies arise, Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino, told NEWS10 that firefighters are trained to play a dual role.“Each and everyone of our firef...

Missouri Supreme Court vacancy: Commission announces nominees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Three Missouri appellate judges, two from the St. Louis court and one from Springfield, have been nominated to fill a vacancy on the state's highest court.The Appellate Judicial Commission has recommended Kelly Broniec, Michael Gardner, or Ginger Gooch replace Judge George Draper III on the Missouri Supreme Court. Draper retired earlier this month, the day before his 70th birthday.Under the state’s constitution, judges are required to retire when they turn 70. Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, appointed Draper to the bench in 2011. He is the second African American to serve on the court.The commission interviewed the 23 applicants and presented the three finalists to Governor Mike Parson, who has 60 days to fill the vacancy. If Parson is unable to choose a judge, the commission will make the choice. Standoff: St. Louis Justice Center guard held hostage Broniec is the current chief judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, and lives in Montgomery Cit...

Broncos TE Adam Trautman wants to make an impact in a multitude of ways

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

Broncos tight end Adam Trautman developed a name for himself during training camp.It started when he was listed ahead of Greg Dulcich on the depth chart. Then he made everyone’s jaws drop when he made a one-handed touchdown catch in double coverage last week at practice.In Denver’s offense, coordinator Joe Lombardi views Trautman as a “quarterback-friendly” tight end. He might not have the speed of Dulcich or Albert Okwuegbunam, but the quarterback knows exactly what to expect from him.Russell Wilson seemed to agree.“(Trautman) is a true pro,” the 34-year-old quarterback said. “He’s consistent every day. He has tremendous hands (and) can do it all.”Trautman was a draft day acquisition, picked up by Denver for a sixth-round pick during the NFL draft in April. At the time, head coach Sean Payton called the move “just as exciting” as drafting a player since he had a clear vision for Trautman’s role on offense.As the regular season draws near, the vision for Trautman has bee...

Larimer County reports Colorado’s third West Nile virus death in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

A 66-year-old person in Larimer County died after a lengthy hospitalization because of West Nile virus, becoming the third Coloradan to be killed by the virus this year.The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment reported the death on Tuesday. A news release did not identify the resident or say when the person died. It was the county’s first confirmed death from West Nile this year.The state’s first death from West Nile was reported on Aug. 4 in Weld County. A second death from it was reported on Monday in La Plata County.Colorado health officials are reporting higher-than-normal numbers of West Nile virus cases in 2023. They attribute the jump in cases to a wet winter and spring, which allowed Culex mosquitoes to thrive. Increased human cases follow reports of high infection levels in the Culex mosquitoes.Larimer County health officials said their 29 confirmed cases are outpacing cases from previous years. Eight people have been hospitalized, according to th...

Pac-12 looking like a football powerhouse in what may be conference’s final season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

The Pac-12 appears to be a true football power this season with five ranked teams, topped by No. 6 Southern California.The conference also has perhaps the nation’s best collection of quarterbacks, headlined by the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.It may turn out to be a climactic final act.With eight teams headed out the door next year, the lights could go out for good on Pac-12 After Dark following the 2023 season.“From what I know, it probably didn’t need to come to this, but things happened along the way and really unfortunate,” California coach Justin Wilcox said. “So it’s frustrating, there’s some anger in there, but right now, what we’re focused on is this season.”The Pac-12 was already going to look different next season with USC and UCLA heading to the Big Ten.Last month, Colorado shook things up even more by bolting to the Big 12. A week after that, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah joined the Buffaloes. Soon after, Oregon and Washington announced they were headed to the ...

Sean Lewis sticking to (his) script as CU Buffs zero in on No. 17 TCU

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:16 GMT

Colorado fans have plenty to look forward to with the Buffaloes’ new-look offense.Shedeur Sanders offers a chance for the Buffs to enjoy a level of quarterback proficiency that has been rare in Boulder for the better part of two decades. When he’s not playing cornerback, Travis Hunter expects to lead what could be a dynamic set of receivers. Same with the backfield, which is loaded with depth and versatility.What folks won’t see when the Buffs kick off against No. 17 TCU on Sept. 2 (10 a.m. MT, Fox) is a scripted opening sequence from new offensive coordinator Sean Lewis.With kickoff fast approaching and preseason camp winding down, Lewis met with the media following Tuesday’s practice to offer an update on his side of the ball. Asked if he is the sort of play-caller who enjoys going into a fray with a scripted game plan, Lewis gave a firm negative.“I’m more of a feel guy,” Lewis said. “I’ve not been into scripting. I’ve done that one time in the past 12 years and it didn’t work out...