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 Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA
Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle.
Minnesota asphalt, aggregate company to lay off nearly 300 workers
An asphalt and aggregate products business with many locations across Minnesota says it will be closing some of those facilities by the end of the year, with nearly 300 employees losing their jobs.
White Earth Nation expands bison herd in northwest Minnesota
The White Earth Nation Bison Program is advancing its food sovereignty goal by adding 45 new bison to its two herds near Naytahwaush and Mahnomen.
Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon
Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin. The Portland suburb has hosted the event since 2004. In Sunday's event, giant pumpkins that originally weighed roughly 1,000 pounds were carved out, allowing them to float.
Minnesota Vikings condemn racist messages sent to player
The Minnesota Vikings are condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rodgers posted screenshots of several messages he received after Sunday’s loss; the messages contained expletives and racial slurs.
Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef
The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be at the same time an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.