On Saturday there will be a food packaging event at the Albany High School gym. The non-profit organization ImpactLives will provide all the ingredients to assemble meals.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Scott Baker's season is over before it started. Baker will have surgery to repair the flexor pronator tendon in his right elbow.
This Sunday the world will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. At the time of the tragedy, St. Cloud's first family had more than just a passing interest.
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio talked with reporters Tuesday after his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee suffered on March 9 against the L.A. Lakers. Rubio had surgery on March 21 and isn't sure if he'll return to the team in time for training camp in September. Rubio refused to put a timetable on his return.
The Vikings signed free agent linebacker Marvin Mitchell Tuesday to a contract. The 27-year old Mitchell was a 7th round pick by New Orleans in 2007 and played 4 seasons with the Saints before playing last season with Miami. Mitchell had 30 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 sack and 1 interception last season with the Dolphins. He primarily played on special teams for the Dolphins.
The Minnesota Wild did not win the NHL draft lottery Tuesday night. Edmonton won the lottery for a 3rd straight season. The Wild had a 4.7% chance of moving up to as high as #3 in the NHL draft. The draft is considered defenseman heavy in the top ten of the first round.
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis revealed some of the results of the recent city survey during today's (Tuesday) State of the City Address. Kleis says the question, "what do you like best about St. Cloud" had one clear top answer.
The Gopher men's basketball team is losing shooting guard Chip Armelin. He has requested and has been granted his release from his scholarship so he can leave the program. Armelin averaged 5.2 points in 13.7 minutes a game this past season but his minutes diminished as the season progressed. The sophomore has 2 years of eligibility remaining.
The Timberwolves lose their 6th straight game 114-90 at home against Phoenix Monday night. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 25 points and 13 rebounds and J.J. Barea added 16 points for Minnesota. Markieff Morris led the Suns with 21 points. The Wolves shot just 38 percent while Phoenix shot 57 percent.