Local
April 25
Aitkin, MN 9/9/2002 Just two hours before a special hunt by the DNR in the Aitkin area to test for CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease), this doe and her faw

Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD

A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.
Sports
April 25

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 6 shutout innings help Dodgers finish sweep, defeat Nats 2-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Sports
April 25

Crow-Armstrong homers for his first big league hit as the Cubs beat the Astros 3-1

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2

Manchester City chalked up another big win in its pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title, with Phil Foden continuing his career-best scoring season with two goals in a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West

Ty France and the Seattle Mariners never left Texas with a win last season. In their first trip to the Rangers' ballpark this year, they took the series and first place in the AL West from the reigning World Series champions
Sports
April 25

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.
Sports
April 25

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Jack Eichel and defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated, and withstood that early hard push in Game 2 by the desperate Dallas Stars.
Sports
April 25

Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter's birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout

Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Thursday for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game series.
Sports
April 25

José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4

José Ramírez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan added a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates

Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State

Quarterback Jaden Rashada has committed to Georgia after leaving Arizona State in the transfer portal.
Randball
April 25
Vikings coach Dennis Green (center) poses for a picture with 1999 draft picks Jimmy Kleinsasser (left) and Daunte Culpepper.

Is this the most important draft pick in Vikings history?

The Vikings have never chosen a quarterback with a top-10 pick. It feels like they will do so tonight, which gives strength to the argument.

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