minnesota.statenews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for minnesota.statenews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page minnesota.statenews.net http://www.minnesota.statenews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:03:03 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:03:03 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[West powers clash as Nuggets meet Timberwolves]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179505/west-powers-clash-as-nuggets-meet-timberwolves Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:40:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179505/west-powers-clash-as-nuggets-meet-timberwolves <![CDATA[Program keeps addicted parents and children together]]> An evidenced-based social work model to help parents struggling with substance use stay connected to their children is offering hope to Ohio counties ravaged by the opioid epidemic.

A new survey of parents in predominantly Appalachian Ohio counties finds most had positive experiences with Ohio Sobriety Treatment and Reducing Traum]]>
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<![CDATA[Jazz F John Collins (head) exits game vs. Wolves]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179343/jazz-f-john-collins-head-exits-game-vs-wolves Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:19:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179343/jazz-f-john-collins-head-exits-game-vs-wolves <![CDATA[Anthony Edwards leads Wolves to season-series sweep of Jazz]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179326/anthony-edwards-leads-wolves-to-season-series-sweep-of-jazz Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179326/anthony-edwards-leads-wolves-to-season-series-sweep-of-jazz <![CDATA[Butler opens NIT vs. Minnesota, hopes to return home for final]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179322/butler-opens-nit-vs-minnesota-hopes-to-return-home-for-final Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:40:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179322/butler-opens-nit-vs-minnesota-hopes-to-return-home-for-final <![CDATA[Undefeated South Carolina No. 1 in Albany region full of fresh faces]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:05:12 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces <![CDATA[Wild try to move up in wild-card race, extend Ducks' skid]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179272/wild-try-to-move-up-in-wild-card-race-extend-ducks-skid Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:05:12 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179272/wild-try-to-move-up-in-wild-card-race-extend-ducks-skid <![CDATA[Reports: 49ers sign QB Joshua Dobbs to 1-year deal]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179241/reports-49ers-sign-qb-joshua-dobbs-to-1-year-deal Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:18 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179241/reports-49ers-sign-qb-joshua-dobbs-to-1-year-deal <![CDATA[Pelicans bring strong road record into matchup with Nets]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179050/pelicans-bring-strong-road-record-into-matchup-with-nets Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:40:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274179050/pelicans-bring-strong-road-record-into-matchup-with-nets <![CDATA[Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Weightlifting gender discrimination]]> Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

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<![CDATA[Six Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu]]> revived a rural Minnesota woman's suit in which she claims a local pharmacist discriminated against her by refusing to sell her emergency contraceptives.

In an order issued Monday by Judge Jeanne Cochran, the court found that a local pharmacy's fail]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178698/minnesota-appellate-court-revives-woman-fight-for-emergency-contraception Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:27:16 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274178698/minnesota-appellate-court-revives-woman-fight-for-emergency-contraception <![CDATA[Lakers may be without Anthony Davis, LeBron James vs. Hawks]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274177437/lakers-may-be-without-anthony-davis-lebron-james-vs-hawks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274177437/lakers-may-be-without-anthony-davis-lebron-james-vs-hawks <![CDATA[Patriots Add Free-Agent Wide Receiver K.J. Osborn]]> The Patriots are reportedly adding the former Vikings wide receiver on a one-year deal.  Evan Lazar

The Patriots continued bolstering their depth offensively by signing former Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network.

After being selected in the fifth round by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Osborn has emerged as a complementary receiver in Minnesota's Wes]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274177278/patriots-add-free-agent-wide-receiver-kj-osborn Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:34:05 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274177278/patriots-add-free-agent-wide-receiver-kj-osborn <![CDATA[OpTic Texas finish CDL Major 2 qualifying 7-0]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:13 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 <![CDATA[Blues' 3rd-period surge too much for Ducks]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274175087/blues-3rd-period-surge-too-much-for-ducks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:19 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274175087/blues-3rd-period-surge-too-much-for-ducks <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Reports: Patriots signing WR K.J. Osborn]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174926/reports-patriots-signing-wr-kj-osborn Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:13 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174926/reports-patriots-signing-wr-kj-osborn <![CDATA[Timberwolves chasing season sweep of Jazz]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174820/timberwolves-chasing-season-sweep-of-jazz Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:19:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174820/timberwolves-chasing-season-sweep-of-jazz <![CDATA[Financial support advocated for those involved in strikes]]> Minnesota is among the states taking a closer look at extending unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike. A bill making its way through the Legislature would make workers involved in a walkout of at least one week eligible for jobless benefits.

In the past year, labor economists have said, there's been positive movemen]]>
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<![CDATA[Steelers acquire Fields in trade with Bears]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers acquired quarterback Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2025.

Fields was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the 11th overall pick. In three seasons he has played in 40 games, starting 38 of them. He has completed 578 of 958 pass attempts (60.3%) for 6,674 yards, a seven-yard average ]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174768/steelers-acquire-fields-in-trade-with-bears Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:30:08 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174768/steelers-acquire-fields-in-trade-with-bears <![CDATA[Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter <![CDATA[Blues, with momentum on their side, host sliding Ducks]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174361/blues-with-momentum-on-their-side-host-sliding-ducks Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:19:13 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174361/blues-with-momentum-on-their-side-host-sliding-ducks <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> Washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:05:24 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA[Golden Knights aim to halt slump in clash vs. Devils]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174182/golden-knights-aim-to-halt-slump-in-clash-vs-devils Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174182/golden-knights-aim-to-halt-slump-in-clash-vs-devils <![CDATA[It's March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games]]> People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time.

For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing legal sports betting has expanded since the last rendition of March Madness. A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia ]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:35:14 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games <![CDATA[Minnesota United welcome new coach ahead of tilt with LAFC]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc <![CDATA[Austin FC, Union search for winning formula in first-ever meeting]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:35 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173721/austin-fc-union-search-for-winning-formula-in-first-ever-meeting <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Families encouraged to take up reading with their kids]]> March is National Reading Month, and educators say most schoolchildren in Indiana and across the country are reading at or below a basic level for their age.

It's estimated that 25 million children in the United States don't read as well as they should, making it difficult for them to succeed in school and also later in life. The group

The 3-year-old, riding atop a wheeled suitcase, looked up at Jones and giggled.

"Where are we?" Jones asked again.

"Vikings!" Aaron, Jr., shouted happily.

The pint-sized look-alike isn't the only one excite]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170273/aaron-jones-chapter-2-of-nfl-career-is-going-to-be-beautiful Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:21 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170273/aaron-jones-chapter-2-of-nfl-career-is-going-to-be-beautiful <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 NFL Draft Selections]]> Craig Peters

The Minnesota Vikings have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Detroit on April 25-27, 2024.

Minnesota has been assigned the 11th overall pick in the first round based on reverse order of finish in the 2023 regular season.

The Vikings were one of four teams to finish 7-10, but tiebreakers resulted in the Falcons (No. 8 pick), Bears (No. 9) and Jets (No. 10) bei]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:19 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170272/vikings-2024-nfl-draft-selections <![CDATA[Blake Cashman & Jonathan Greenard Eager to Dial into Vikings Defense]]> Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - Not his mom, not his dad, not his brother.

Instead, it was a Texans teammate turning into a Vikings teammate that got the second phone call from Blake Cashman.

The Minnesota native was in Houston earlier this week when he received news of an offer to come play for his hometown team. The news broke a bit after his former Texans teammate Jonathan Greenard al]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:16 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense <![CDATA[Patriots Announce Four Signings]]> The Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett as an unrestricted free agent from the Washington Commanders, re-signed LB Anfernee Jennings, G Nick Leverett as a free agent and DT Armon Watts as an unrestricted free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:34:08 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings <![CDATA[Why Eric Kendricks changed his mind and picked Dallas]]> Nick Eatman

FRISCO, Texas - The Cowboys and 49ers have had plenty of battles on the field. And as of late, San Francisco has won the last few, but the Cowboys got one in a different way earlier this week.

Veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks had agreed to terms on a deal with the 49ers on Monday. But a few days later, he changed his mind, picking the Cowboys with the chance to reunite with hi]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170108/why-eric-kendricks-changed-his-mind-and-picked-dallas Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:18 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170108/why-eric-kendricks-changed-his-mind-and-picked-dallas <![CDATA[12 things to know about Texans DE Danielle Hunter]]> Houston Texans Staff

1. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica

2. Moved to Katy, TX with his family when he was 8 years old

3. Played high school football at Morton Ranch

4. Also ran 400 meters and did high jump and long jump in high school

5. Played collegiately at LSU from 2012 through 2014

6. Finished 5 of his 8 NFL seasons with 10 sacks or more

7. 6th all-time on Minnesota Vikings]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170052/12-things-to-know-about-texans-de-danielle-hunter Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:11 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170052/12-things-to-know-about-texans-de-danielle-hunter <![CDATA[Houston Texans Transactions (03-15-2024)]]> Houston Texans Public Relations

The Houston Texans have signed the following unrestricted free agents:

The Houston Texans have re-signed the following player:

The Houston Texans have made the following trade with the Minnesota Vikings:

Houston receives: 42nd overall pick, 188th overall pick and 2025 2nd round pick

Minnesota receives: 23rd overall pick, 23]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170051/houston-texans-transactions-03-15-2024 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:09 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170051/houston-texans-transactions-03-15-2024 <![CDATA[Inbox: If a team doesn't have one, opponents know]]> Decisions like that don’t have to be made Mike Spofford

Jason from Austin, TX

Going forward, whenever a reader complains about the questions you picked to answer, you just need to say that these were the worst questions, until you read all the other ones.

Brilliant!

Jeff from Montclair, VA

Always love reading Cliff's history lessons. I really found his response to]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170016/inbox-if-a-team-doesnt-have-one-opponents-know Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:12:14 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170016/inbox-if-a-team-doesnt-have-one-opponents-know <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker (updated 3.15.24)]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

As the 2024 free agency period kicks off, speculation reaches its peak or dwindles depending on the upcoming moves. The official start of the new league year on March 13th at 4:00 PM ET marks the moment when free agents can sign with new teams. Preceding this, the legal tampering window which opened]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:06:09 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274170011/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker-updated-31524 <![CDATA[Controversial election bill is signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb]]> Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed legislation to purge Indiana's voter rolls, with the goal of preventing election fraud.

The Republican-sponsored bill introduces new requirements, including proof of residency for first-time voters.

Ami Gandhi, director of strategic initiatives and Midwest voting rights for the http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165209/statements-from-ownership-on-kirk-cousins--danielle-hunter Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:18 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165209/statements-from-ownership-on-kirk-cousins--danielle-hunter <![CDATA[Sam Darnold Excited to Begin Work with Vikings]]> Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - Sam Darnold had a sideline view at Super Bowl LVIII.

He was prepared to play if needed, but ultimately wasn't called upon by the 49ers in their overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Beyond the sport's biggest stage, another game-day experience resonated with him from 2023.

Vikings-49ers, Week 7 U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday Night Football.

The memory from]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165208/sam-darnold-excited-to-begin-work-with-vikings Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:16 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165208/sam-darnold-excited-to-begin-work-with-vikings <![CDATA[Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker]]> Follow updates to transactions made by the Vikings Craig Peters

AGREED TO TERMS | SIGNED | RE-SIGNED | EXTENDED | EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS | UFAs | SIGNED ELSEWHERE | RELEASED | WAIVED

EAGAN, Minn. - The start of the NFL's 2024 league year commences on March 13.

This Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker page will serve as a one-stop shop for official transactions made by the te]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:13 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165207/vikings-2024-free-agency-tracker <![CDATA[Jones on Kendricks' pivot from 49ers to Cowboys]]> Patrik Walker

ARLINGTON, Texas - It was nearly a done deal for Eric Kendricks and the 49ers, but the situation turned into the first victory of 2024 for the Dallas Cowboys over their bitter rivals from San Francisco. It's been a mostly quiet free agency for the Dallas Cowboys through the first three days, but they did end the third with a bit of a bang.

Even more intriguing is how the agre]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165146/jones-on-kendricks-pivot-from-49ers-to-cowboys Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:24:14 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165146/jones-on-kendricks-pivot-from-49ers-to-cowboys <![CDATA[No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten tourney title defense vs. Michigan St.]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165094/no-3-purdue-opens-big-ten-tourney-title-defense-vs-michigan-st Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:25:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165094/no-3-purdue-opens-big-ten-tourney-title-defense-vs-michigan-st <![CDATA[Falcons sign offensive lineman Storm Norton]]> The Falcons have now brought back two offensive lineman who were bound for free agency from their 2023 roster. Terrin Waack

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons signed offensive lineman Storm Norton, the team announced Thursday.

The 6-foot-7, 317-pound tackle is set to embark on his sixth season in the NFL, his second with the Falcons. Norton originally went undrafted in 2017 and saw his first profes]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165056/falcons-sign-offensive-lineman-storm-norton Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:57:11 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165056/falcons-sign-offensive-lineman-storm-norton <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Where Are They Now Jack Youngblood]]> Shannon Elliott

Jack Youngblood played defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1984 after playing college football at the University of Florida. With the 19th overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, Youngblood would go on to play his entire NFL career with the Rams. He achieved numerous accomplishments from appearing in seven Pro Bowls, competing in a Super Bowl and, ultimately, to his induction into the Pr]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165032/where-are-they-now-jack-youngblood Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:24:14 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274165032/where-are-they-now-jack-youngblood <![CDATA[Five Things to Know About New Chiefs TE Irv Smith Jr.]]> Kansas City Chiefs Official Team Website | Chiefs.com The Chiefs signed Smith on Thursday Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs added to their offense on Thursday with the signing of 25-year-old tight end Irv Smith Jr.

Here are five things to know about the newest member of the offense.

1. Smith played for the Cincinnati Bengals last season.

The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Smith caught ]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164981/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-te-irv-smith-jr Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:11:03 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164981/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-te-irv-smith-jr <![CDATA[Marc-Andre Fleury gets 75th shutout as Wild defeat Ducks]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164911/marc-andre-fleury-gets-75th-shutout-as-wild-defeat-ducks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:25:12 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164911/marc-andre-fleury-gets-75th-shutout-as-wild-defeat-ducks <![CDATA[Quin Snyder returns to Utah as Hawks take on Jazz]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164808/quin-snyder-returns-to-utah-as-hawks-take-on-jazz Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164808/quin-snyder-returns-to-utah-as-hawks-take-on-jazz <![CDATA[Jamison Battle's big second half carries Ohio State past Iowa]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164796/jamison-battle-big-second-half-carries-ohio-state-past-iowa Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164796/jamison-battle-big-second-half-carries-ohio-state-past-iowa <![CDATA[After long climb to top of West, Nuggets take on Spurs]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164772/after-long-climb-to-top-of-west-nuggets-take-on-spurs Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:55:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164772/after-long-climb-to-top-of-west-nuggets-take-on-spurs <![CDATA[Falcons trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164714/falcons-trade-qb-desmond-ridder-to-cardinals-for-wr-rondale-moore Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164714/falcons-trade-qb-desmond-ridder-to-cardinals-for-wr-rondale-moore <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 <![CDATA[Uber and Lyft threaten to leave Twin Cities over pay hike requirements]]> MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CN) -Rideshare giants Uber and Lyft have threatened to stop doing business in Minnesota's two largest cities and the surrounding suburbs on May 1 in response to a Thursday vote by the Minneapolis City Council over minimum pay rates for drivers.

The council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of the pay raise with a 10-3 vote Thursday, heeding the calls of a group of rideshare drivers who acc]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164799/uber-and-lyft-threaten-to-leave-twin-cities-over-pay-hike-requirements Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:22:17 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164799/uber-and-lyft-threaten-to-leave-twin-cities-over-pay-hike-requirements <![CDATA[2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds]]> Full list of the draft picks each team holds in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257.

This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event:

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The draft will be held from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Where will this year's draft be held?

The 2024 NFL Draft will]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:11:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds <![CDATA[Report: Vikings signing DT Jerry Tillery]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164365/report-vikings-signing-dt-jerry-tillery Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:40:12 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164365/report-vikings-signing-dt-jerry-tillery <![CDATA[Michigan State fends off Minnesota, faces Purdue next]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164355/michigan-state-fends-off-minnesota-faces-purdue-next Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:25:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164355/michigan-state-fends-off-minnesota-faces-purdue-next <![CDATA[Reports: Falcons trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164238/reports-falcons-trade-qb-desmond-ridder-to-cardinals Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274164238/reports-falcons-trade-qb-desmond-ridder-to-cardinals <![CDATA[Clippers aim to have 'right approach' in clash vs. Bulls]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274163999/clippers-aim-to-have-right-approach-in-clash-vs-bulls Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:05:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274163999/clippers-aim-to-have-right-approach-in-clash-vs-bulls <![CDATA[Indiana, Penn State taking things one day at a time]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274163950/indiana-penn-state-taking-things-one-day-at-a-time Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:40:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274163950/indiana-penn-state-taking-things-one-day-at-a-time <![CDATA[Cowboys agree to terms with LB Eric Kendricks]]> Nick Harris

FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have made their first outside move of free agency, as they have agreed to terms with nine-year veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks.

Kendricks, who initially chose to join the San Francisco 49ers during the legal tampering period earlier this week, will instead make his way to Dallas where he will reunite with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer af]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156683/cowboys-agree-to-terms-with-lb-eric-kendricks Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:24:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156683/cowboys-agree-to-terms-with-lb-eric-kendricks <![CDATA[Cowboys llegan a un acuerdo con el apoyador Eric Kendricks]]> Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas - Los Dallas Cowboys han hecho su primer movimiento externo de la agencia libre, ya que llegaron a un acuerdo con el apoyador veterano de nueve anos Eric Kendricks.

Kendricks, quien inicialmente eligio unirse a los 49ers de San Francisco durante el periodo de manipulacion legal a principios de esta semana, se dirigira a Dallas, donde se reunira con el coordinado]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156682/cowboys-llegan-a-un-acuerdo-con-el-apoyador-eric-kendricks Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:24:04 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156682/cowboys-llegan-a-un-acuerdo-con-el-apoyador-eric-kendricks <![CDATA[Wisconsin looks to improve resume vs. Maryland]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:25:06 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156631/wisconsin-looks-to-improve-resume-vs-maryland <![CDATA[Falcons sign quarterback Kirk Cousins]]> The veteran quarterback has reportedly signed on to a four-year deal worth up to $180 million.  Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The move the NFL world has been talking about the last two days has finally become official: The Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon when the new league year began.

The Athletic's Diana Russini was one of the first to]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156600/falcons-sign-quarterback-kirk-cousins Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:57:07 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156600/falcons-sign-quarterback-kirk-cousins <![CDATA[Jeff Hafley excited to get to work with energetic defensive staff]]> Matt LaFleur sees bright future for Packers’ defense, new offensive assistant Sean Mannion Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY - As much as Jeff Hafley's time and effort centered on college football the past five years, the Packers' new defensive coordinator never took his eye off the pro game.

To aid his Boston College teams, Hafley spent countless nights watching NFL cutups to see what his friends at the ne]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:12:09 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff <![CDATA[2024 Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker]]> Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.com John Oehser Jaguars 2024 Free-Agent Acquisitions

Ronald Darby, Cornerback

Former team: Baltimore Ravens. Experience: 10th NFL season. Age: 30. About Darby: The veteran has played with five teams in nine NFL seasons, playing last season with the Ravens. Orig]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:10 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274156551/2024-jacksonville-jaguars-free-agent-tracker <![CDATA[UAE, Egypt continue to airdrop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of Operation 'Birds of Goodness']]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt continued to airdrop humanitarian and relief aid into the northern Gaza Strip.

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the implementation of the fourth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, carried out by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:24:24 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness <![CDATA[World Police Summit addresses contemporary challenges through knowledge exchange: Assistant Chief of Police in Minnesota]]> DUBAI, 18th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Rudy Perez, Assistant Chief of Police at the City of Golden Valley, MN, US, said that the World Police Summit, which will be held in Dubai on March 5-7 2024, is a global platform for innovation, cooperation, and progress in the field of law enforcement.

He highlighted in statements the crucial role played by the summit in addressing contemporary policing challenges through glob]]> http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274129948/world-police-summit-addresses-contemporary-challenges-through-knowledge-exchange-assistant-chief-of-police-in-minnesota Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:19:33 GMT http://www.minnesota.statenews.net/news/274129948/world-police-summit-addresses-contemporary-challenges-through-knowledge-exchange-assistant-chief-of-police-in-minnesota