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Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Max Brosmer was at New Hampshire, spring practice was conducted before dawn and, sometimes, even in the aftermath of a snowstorm. For the Wildcats to conduct those 6 a.m. workouts in the frigid air made colder still by the coastal winds, the field needed to...
Minnesota man is free after 16 years in prison for murder that prosecutors say he didn't commit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was released from prison after serving 16 years for a murder he did not commit, a local prosecutor announced on Tuesday. Jurors in 2009 found Edgar Barrientos-Quintana guilty of killing 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in a drive-by shooting. He was...
Minnesota county to pay $3.4M to end lawsuit over detainee's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's most populous county will pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged jail workers ignored the pleas of a 41-year-old man who died of a perforated bowel after spending days begging to be taken to a hospital. The lawsuit was filed in January by...
Man killed by police in Minnesota was being sought in death of his pregnant wife
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A man who was shot and killed by Minnesota police officers was being sought in the fatal shooting of his pregnant wife, authorities said. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man killed as Mychel Allan Stowers, 36. He was shot Saturday...
Minnesota faces North Texas following Garcia's 24-point outing
North Texas Mean Green (2-0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays North Texas after Dawson Garcia scored 24 points in Minnesota's 68-64 win against the Omaha Mavericks. Minnesota went 19-15...
Jaguars reach a new offensive low under coach Doug Pederson and without QB Trevor Lawrence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars reached a new low under coach Doug Pederson. They managed 143 yards — the fifth fewest in franchise history — in a 12-7 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Mac Jones, filling in for injured starter Trevor Lawrence...
Avery scores 23 points to help Oklahoma State hold off St. Thomas-Minnesota, 80-71
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Marchelus Avery scored 11 of his 23 points over the final 10 minutes to help Oklahoma State hold off a barrage of 3-pointers from St. Thomas-Minnesota to take an 80-71 win on Sunday. The Cowboys converted 20 of 28 from the free-throw line while the Tommies...
'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.gee. Charli XCX is also coming up. Burr, on tour with his “Bill Burr Live” show and who will join Kieran Culkin and Bob...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out vs the Vikings, leaving Mac Jones to start, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss the second game of his NFL career Sunday because of an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, a person familiar with the decision said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...
Garcia, Edmonds lead the way for Minnesota in 68-64 win over Omaha
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 24 points and reserve Trey Edmonds scored 12 points and Minnesota fought Omaha's spirited effort and beat the Mavericks 68-64 on Saturday. Isaac Asuma made a 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining, Trey Edmonds made two free throws and Brennan Rigsby...
