Small business optimism in Minnesota drops below national average ★ State and federal officials assess flood damage in New Richland ★ Minnesota State Colleges and Universities face budget shortfall ★ David Festa Is "In A Good Spot" After Losing This Season To Injury ★ The Vikings' First Preseason Game Debunked the QB Conspiracy Theory ★ Royce Lewis Gathered Himself and Launched Back Into Stardom ★ The Field of Dreams Game Was A Magical Moment For 3 Hall Of Famers ★ A.J. Minter Has Adjusted To Pitching With Less Velocity ★ Now Comes the Hard Part For Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings ★ The Twins Enter the National Spotlight As A Team In Flux ★ Joe Ryan placed on injured list with strained left glute muscle ★ Russo Remains Bullish on Quinn Hughes Extension in Minnesota ★ MN Vikings Release First Depth Chart of Preseason ★ 3 Questions the Vikings Must Answer In Their Preseason Opener ★ Small business optimism in Minnesota drops below national average ★ State and federal officials assess flood damage in New Richland ★ Minnesota State Colleges and Universities face budget shortfall ★ David Festa Is "In A Good Spot" After Losing This Season To Injury ★ The Vikings' First Preseason Game Debunked the QB Conspiracy Theory ★ Royce Lewis Gathered Himself and Launched Back Into Stardom ★ The Field of Dreams Game Was A Magical Moment For 3 Hall Of Famers ★ A.J. Minter Has Adjusted To Pitching With Less Velocity ★ Now Comes the Hard Part For Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings ★ The Twins Enter the National Spotlight As A Team In Flux ★ Joe Ryan placed on injured list with strained left glute muscle ★ Russo Remains Bullish on Quinn Hughes Extension in Minnesota ★ MN Vikings Release First Depth Chart of Preseason ★ 3 Questions the Vikings Must Answer In Their Preseason Opener

Alexandria, Minnesota · Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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