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Mutiny’s reach across and beyond the Valley
With its increasing popularity, Deon Webb Jr. landed his brand in the Monroeville Mall at The Collab clothing launching Mutiny’s official website. By KYLE NELSON McKeesport Community Newsroom Entrepreneurs make waves across several industries. One McKeesport entrepreneur is receiving a lot of attention for his brand and contributions in the clothing industry. Deon Webb Jr. is the founder and CEO of Mutiny.
Friends and Revival
For many years while growing up I dreamt of having friends. I wanted friends that were fun and supportive and also deep and “willing-to-go-there.” I wanted that iconic group of people that those on the outside would look in and wonder, “What is that? There’s something so special between these people.” But never did I dream of having something more than just really good friends who are fun and deep. Never did I dream of having friends that would become, together, revivalist.
Seeking cash buyers in MN
Hi All, I started my REI journey late in 2023, I've been focusing a lot of my efforts on off market deals. I've done too good of a job at this point (if there is such a thing), and have more opportunities than I can take down on my own at this time. I'm looking to connect with any cash buyers in the TC Market looking to invest in south central and south eastern MN properties. Think Rochester over to Fairmont and up to Fairbault areas.
Disruption Matters: Unlocking The Power Of Stakeholder Driven Exits (Season 2, Episode 5) (Podcast)
In this fifth and final episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, we explore the complex relationships in private equity, emphasising the crucial role of clear communication among all stakeholders from general partners to employees. We discuss the alignment of long-term goals in acquisitions and address limited partners' concerns about debt and liquidity in unstable markets.
House Explosion Pennsylvania
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House Explosion Pennsylvania
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Authorities say four people died and a fifth was unaccounted for following a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others. Allegheny County officials say three people were taken to hospitals after the blast shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the borough of Plum. One was in critical condition and two were treated and released.
Canadian lightweight Nelson loses UFC bout by decision in London - TSN.ca
LONDON — Canadian lightweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson, returning to action after a 22-month-absence, started strongly but faded en route to a loss by decision to England's Jai (Black Country Banger) Herbert on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday. All three judges scored it 29-28 to Herbert (12-4-0), each giving him the last two rounds.
7 Reasons the Turkey Should Have Been the US National Bird
Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly is the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He serves as the senior Air Force officer responsible for comprehensive plans and policies covering all life cycles of military and civilian personnel management, which includes military and civilian end strength management, education and training, compensation, resource allocation and the worldwide U.S. Air Force services program.
Lawson takes top hockey honor
Greenway senior Donte Lawson has played an integral role on the ice for the Raiders ever since he joined the varsity squad as a sophomore. This year he was coming off a junior season in which he recorded 72 points. The expectations were high, however this past season couldn’t have ended any better for Lawson. The Raiders battled through a roller coaster regular season to place themselves in the Section 7A title game for the third year in row.
Viren ready to climb Nordic ski ranks
Grand Rapids sophomore Elsa Viren has already found a great deal of success competing in Nordic ski. She has a pair of top 30 finishes in the state the past two seasons and was the Section 7 runner-up this year. That success has come from a lifelong love of the sport, something she was introduced to by her parents as they pulled her around in a ski cart before she could stand on the skis herself. She eventually joined the youth ski league and her continued passion for the sport evolved.
Peart named top girls’ hockey player
When Grand Rapids/Greenway senior Sadie Peart entered the Lightning varsity girls’ hockey program as a seventh grader she knew the jump from the youth level to high school was not going to be easy. She wasn’t going to be the faster player or the best stickhandler with the puck on the ice, but there was one thing she could bring, a hard-working attitude.
Raiders leave lasting impression on the ‘State of Hockey’
As winter winds down it’s always nice to reflect on a another sports season gone-bye. Each year provides new challenges for teams and storylines which are always unpredictable. It’s intriguing to follow a team from its beginnings in November to where it may end up at season’s end. That team this season was of course the Greenway Raiders boys hockey team.
Raiders fall in Class A Finals
ST. PAUL — An impressive postseason run by the Greenway boys hockey team ended with a 5-2 loss to St. Cloud Cathedral in the Class A state championship Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. It was a tie game at 2-2 after the first period, however the Raiders were unable to get the puck past Crusaders’ goalie Noah Amundson the rest of the way. Cathedral created separation in a penalty-ridden second period, scoring a pair of goals.
Raiders reach title tilt
ST. PAUL — Ben Troumbly scored 23 seconds into overtime to send the Greenway boys hockey team to the Class A state title game as the Raiders defeated Mahtomedi 3-2 Friday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Greenway will play St. Cloud Cathedral in the championship at noon today. The Raiders carried a 1-0 lead into the third period before the Zephyrs scored a pair of goals midway though the frame to go in front 2-1.
Best Ways to Prove Return on Investment
Brands can analyze engagemet rate on a per post or account basis. Gone are the days where total follower count is synonymous with successful influencer marketing. Today, influencers can easily buy followers at the click of a button and amplify their perceived importance on social media. Twitter’s fake follower purge last year drew increased media attention to the fact that many influencers have purchased followers or bots to create the illusion that they have clout on social media.
Too cold to enjoy the snow
With all the school closings this week resulting in ‘snow days,’ it reminded me of a time when I was the one eagerly watching the morning news to see the list of delays and closings or listening intently to the radio. Having a snow day was about as good as it gets down in central Minnesota, barring temperatures were relatively bearable. Usually, if it was a true snow day, which most were, there was a fresh coat of snow on the ground and possibilities were endless.
Jaeger leads run by ‘Hawks
Balance was key to the Grand Rapids boys soccer team’s success this season as the Thunderhawks recorded 13 wins en route to making a run to the Section 7A final. From a solid defense on through to the offensive end, Grand Rapids found its stride this season led by a large group of seniors. The Thunderhawks ended up finishing the year with their most wins in eight years, outscoring opponents, 55-13, with the season ending with a tough, 3-0, loss to Duluth Denfeld in the section championship.
Looking back at an eventful fall
As the new year approaches, I can’t help but look back at another fun, crazy and more than eventful past few months in the Minnesota sporting world. On my end, covering high school sports is always exciting. There’s plenty of highs and lows, but as the winter season approaches, it brings new excitement and challenges for teams. There’s really very little letup, so when I have my free time, what else is there to do but watch sports when I’m at home.
Jaeger is top soccer player
GRAND RAPIDS — Balance was key to the Grand Rapids boys soccer team’s success this season as the Thunderhawks recorded 13 wins en route to making a run to the Section 7A final. From a solid defense on through to the offensive end, Grand Rapids found its stride this season led by a large group of seniors.
There’s two sides to the great outdoors
The past couple weeks have reminded me if I wasn’t really prepared for winter, there’s not a whole lot I can do about it. As much as I enjoy the fall season, it came and went rather quickly this year. A telling sign of that came two weeks ago while heading out for the deer hunt. Typically, where I hunt in the west-central part of the state, four hours south, the second week of November brings temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to low-30s.
Nelson established as one of few commercial decoy carvers
For the past 10 years Paul Nelson has been creating a unique style of darkhouse spearing fish decoys out of his shop north of Grand Rapids. After getting out of college in 2008, Nelson was looking for work and thought his past experience carving decoys could lead to some extra money in the meantime. He knew the local Grand Rapids Fish Decoy Show was coming up so he prepared a number of decoys for the show. Fortunately, he received a great response, selling around 50 decoys.
Never a dull moment in Minnesota sports
It seems this time of year there’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Minnesota sports landscape. Things were feeling quite strange in dealing with the notion of a tie game between the Vikings and the Packers; that’s a first for me. Then, factor in Wednesday’s news of Timberwolves star player Jimmy Butler apparently wanting to be traded from the team, and you have another eventful, unpredictable week.As for the Vikings-Packers game, it was tough to watch at times.
Rapids girls soccer sees improvement in first games
Despite a pair of losses to start the season, the Grand Rapids girls soccer team has been able to establish a scoring presence, which coach Brooke Moses said is a promising start to the season.On Tuesday, the Thunderhawks opened the season with a 5-2 loss to Duluth Marshall and dropped a 3-2 game to Two Harbors on Wednesday.Against Marshall, Grand Rapids trailed 2-0 at the half before cutting the lead to 3-2 before the ‘Toppers added a pair of late goals.
Winning isn’t everything
As recent information surfaced about a University of Maryland football player’s death earlier this summer, I was once again reminded of the lengths some individuals in the sports world will go to to push athletes and their programs at the expense of others.An athlete’s death from heat exhaustion hits relatively close to home here in Minnesota. Seventeen years ago, in August of 2001, Korey Stringer died during a Vikings training camp practice in Mankato.
Duluth FC Advances in NPSL Playoffs With Win Over Grand Rapids FC – FiftyFive.One
Duluth FC seems to have a penchant for drama in must-win situations, but once again, it all worked out in the end for the BlueGreens in their home playoff debut. The Midwest regional quarterfinal match at Denfeld ended 2-2 in regulation, and after two scoreless periods of extra time, the hosts prevailed 4-3 in the shootout to claim their first-ever NPSL playoff victory.
Coach's Corner: Bench-Warmers Edition – FiftyFive.One
You might say coach Kayla was born with a soccer ball at her feet. The daughter of a soccer coach, Kayla played club and college soccer before moving into coaching, working with players both in Minnesota and internationally. Questions or topics you are wondering about? Drop her a line at coachkayla55.1@gmail.com If you were at the game on Wednesday, you may have seen some rather unfamiliar faces and names in the starting XI.
NPSL Playoff Preview: Duluth FC vs. Grand Rapids FC – FiftyFive.One
Though they failed to defend the title in the end, the BlueGreens put together another strong season to finish runners up in the North this year, and became the first team from the conference to qualify for the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. If nothing else, they’ve proven to be consistent.
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake – FiftyFive.One
The Loons followed an exciting 4-3 win over Toronto, a victory that had some feeling the tide had turned, with a 3-0 loss to Houston, among the club’s worst showings this season. It now falls on the team, and all of us, to figure out exactly who Minnesota United is and who it wants to be. New signings like Romario Ibarra and Designated Player Ángelo Rodríguez suggest the front office still believes the team can compete for a playoff spot this year.
Matchdays Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen: What Are The Loons Building? – FiftyFive.One
The Loons played three games in this stretch, losing twice, at home to Dallas and away to Houston, and winning once at home against Toronto. But the most noteworthy club news from the past week was surely this profile piece on Adrian Heath by Andy Greder for the Pioneer Press. There’s a lot to unpack in the article, but none of it does the club many favors. Both Heath and principal owner Dr. Bill McGuire come off as remarkably tone deaf.
Minnesota United FC Burned by Houston Dynamo, Lose 3-0 – FiftyFive.One
Adrian Heath made one change to the winning side fielded against Chicago. With Francisco Calvo suspended due to yellow card accumulation, Heath brought Tyrone Mears into the back line as the right center back in the same 3-5-2 formation. The decision was met with some consternation from Minnesota United FC fans, with Wyatt Omsberg having impressed in his appearances and being a natural center back.
Photo Essay: MNUFC vs. Toronto FC – FiftyFive.One
Welcome to the first edition of our new thread for home MNUFC games! This thread will show you some photo moments from the game with a description of what is happening in the frame. MNUFC Captain, Francisco Calvo, makes his first appearance for the Loons since competing for the Costa Rican National Team at the 2018 Men’s World Cup. This was Calvo’s first game for the Loons since the May 26th bout against Montreal.
#HOUvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 8:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 7 Where? – BBVA Compass Stadium How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official Hashtag: #HOUvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Once stuck on the bench, Collen Warner now showing he can make a difference for the Loons (Star Tribune) Adrian Heath has a vision for Minnesota United. What he wants is time to execute it. (Pioneer Press) The Morning Loon: Darwin Quintero’s superhero night saves a team in distress (The Athletic)
Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC – FiftyFive.One
For just about the entire season, Minnesota United has been unlucky. Shots that could have gone in did not, individual errors in defense were punished with goals rather than swept up and forgotten, and defensive injuries have meant a revolving door in the backline. It has overshadowed the fact that the club looks better than last year and has outplayed opponents for long stretches (especially in the last month) because the team had little to show for it.
New Kings in the North, but the NPSL Season is not Over Yet – FiftyFive.One
On Saturday, Minneapolis City won the NPSL North Conference title by beating last year’s champions Duluth. The emphatic 4-2 victory ended the title race, but things are still wide open for the second playoffs place. The match itself was a brilliant advertisement for NPSL soccer. The home fans were thunderously loud all game. There was a small traveling contingent of Duluth fans who made some noise each time their team pulled one back, encouraging even more noise from the City side of the stadium.
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas – FiftyFive.One
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#MINvDAL Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Friday, June 29 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen?
MN Migration: Nashville Bows Out of Open Cup – FiftyFive.One
A 2-1 loss to Louisville City ended Nashville SC’s run in the U.S. Open Cup. Ismalia Jome started on the left side of the midfield. The former Loon nearly set up an opening goal in the 55th minute. After taking the ball to the end line, Jome sent a ball to a teammate inside the six yard box, but the shot hit the post. Three minutes later his mark put Louisville up 2-0 after a short corner.
Twinstars Earn Draw in Rochester – FiftyFive.One
Rochester, MN – Twinstars assistant coach Karim Darbaki was the stand-in head coach on Saturday when the Twin Cities team earned a point against Med City FC in Rochester. It was a rough and tumble game, with some diving — one player feigned injury on the Twinstars team before getting up when his team had possession, and the ref yelled at another to get up after going down easily.
#HOUvMIN US Open Cup Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:30 p.m. CDT, Monday, June 18 Where? – BBVA Compass Stadium How to Watch?
News in Brief: Apartments, Coach of the Year, and More... – FiftyFive.One
Proposals are on the board, as reported by both the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune, to build 175 apartments in place of the Bremer Bank near Allianz Field. Wellington Management has proposed Bremer could be a tenant of the 18,000 square feet of commercial space below the apartments, where there would also be room for other retailers. Women’s Soccer United (womenssoccerunited.com) awards a coach of the year annually. This year, the award went to Katayoun Khosrowyar.
T’hawks put up a good fight against No. 1 Mahtomedi
The Grand Rapids baseball team came up just short of its bid to upset the top-ranked team in the state as the Thunderhawks fell to Mahtomedi, 3-2, Thursday in the opening round of the Class AAA state tournament held at Siebert Field at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.Grand Rapids trailed 3-0 entering the seventh inning before rallying to score two runs.
Doubles Done: NPSL North Matchweek Six Recap – FiftyFive.One
Claudio Repetto continued to rip up the conference en route to an important road victory against a Minnesota TwinStars team that the Mayhem will likely be fighting for a playoff spot should Minneapolis City or VSLT fall off. Repetto gave the visitors a fairly early lead with a strike inside twenty minutes but Anayo Kwazema retaliated with a goal of his own in the 33rd minute. Not long before halftime, Med City broke the deadlock via Alvaro Adan Urrea.
VSLT Scores Late to Hand Duluth FC First Loss – FiftyFive.One
If Viejos Son Los Trapos are destined for greatness this season, destiny took its sweet time in delivering the message Wednesday night in Duluth. In the end, and I mean the very end, it was Mauricio Mendoza Noches who hit send. His blistering strike from distance in the fourth minute of added time was the difference as VSLT FC made off like bandits with all the points in a dramatic 1-0 win over the BlueGreens. VSLT (5-1-1) lived up to its reputation as a possession-oriented side in the first half.
Mother Nature delivers a great day to play ball
Despite what was an all-around difficult spring for sports in the Northland and throughout the state in general, I was able to close out my season up north on a high note.
MN Migration: Jome Sets up Nashville Opener – FiftyFive.One
Ismalia Jome earned his first assist for Nashville SC in a 3-1 win over Penn FC. The former Loon played just shy of 60 minutes on the left side of the midfield. In the 36th minute Jome charged down the field with a defender on his hip. With little space, he sent a cross to the top of the box for Brandon Allen to tap in. Earlier in the week, Nasville also defeated Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Jome came in during the 70th minute as a left wing back.
Matchday Fourteen and US Open Cup: Loons Hit Doldrums In Mid-Country Tour – FiftyFive.One
This is going to be the shortest note of the year. With the Sunday night match and the Wednesday night match, I haven’t had time to really reflect a great deal, and it’s helped that neither game was in any way surprising. I expected the Loons to get pasted at the Speedway, and I gave them even odds to prevail in Cincy. Consider my expectations satisfied. The real takeaway from this week is that it’s over.
Glory, Defeat, and Pepper Spray: Minnesota in the U.S. Open Cup – FiftyFive.One
To celebrate the entry of Minnesota United FC into the 2018 Open Cup this Wednesday, I’m re-posting an article I compiled for Northern Pitch back in 2015, where I and some longtime fans shared our memories of the U.S. Open Cup. The highs of pulling incredible upsets, the lows of being upset ourselves, the agony of encounters with rent-a-cops; it’s all here. Being from Rochester, I still remember watching the ESPN sports center update on the Rhinos winning the cup in 1999.
#SKCvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:30 p.m. CDT, Sunday, June 3 Where? – Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, KS How to Watch? Fox Sports How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official Hashtag: #SKCvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs.
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