Pine Journal

The first day of September will be sunny with a breeze from the west. Highs are expected in the low 80s. Highs drop to the low 70s by Thursday. Chances of rain look to move through Thursday night but clear out Friday morning. Skies are back to being mostly sunny Friday afternoon and that carries on into the weekend. Temperatures rebound to around 80 degrees on Saturday.

Ryan Jeffers connected for two of the Twins' four home runs in Minnesota's 11-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday in Minneapolis. Jeffers went 2-for-3 with four RBIs, and Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out nine while allowing one run in seven innings as the Twins won their second game in a row. Bradley permitted four hits and walked three. Minnesota's Walker Jenkins and Kody Clemens also homered while Luke Keaschall had two hits and three runs.

Minnesota selected Trey Kaufman-Renn in the second round of June’s NBA draft. The forward played for the Wolves in Summer League last month. Now, weeks ahead of the start of training camp, Kaufman-Renn is suing the NCAA in an effort to secure a sixth year of eligibility to return to college basketball, according to the Indianapolis Star. The paper reported Kaufman-Renn has a hearing with Clark County Circuit Court No. 6 Judge Kyle P.

Scan the Minnesota Twins’ lineup on Monday, and there’s something that stands out immediately. Starting with Luke Keaschall, whom the Twins drafted in the second round of the 2023 draft, and ending with Walker Jenkins, selected fifth overall in that same draft, the Twins’ lineup is jam packed with homegrown talent. Seven of the nine players in the lineup for the opener against the Detroit Tigers were selected in the first or second round by the Twins in recent (or somewhat recent) drafts.

The Gophers avoid second-ranked Oregon on their Big Ten schedule this fall, but the upcoming play of Ducks safety Koi Perich will reverberate into Minnesota. After two ballyhooed seasons at the Minnesota, Perich transferred to Eugene, Oregon, in January to join one of the premiere programs in the country. The Esko, Minnesota, native had an outstanding freshman year with the Gophers, followed it with a sophomore slump and then departed for a new beginning with a national championship contender.

There weren’t a ton of surprises from the Minnesota Vikings when they officially announced their initial 53-man roster. The most notable was keeping J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer (who was later released on Monday) at quarterback in addition to Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. It will be interesting to see how the Vikings proceed at quarterback ahead of the Sept. 13 opener against the Green Bay Packers. It’s a polarizing discussion that will shape how the Vikings are viewed in the short and long term.

Age 70, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2026. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and spent many years as a dedicated carpenter with Carpenters Local Union 361 and later Local 322 in Duluth. He was known for his strong work ethic, integrity, and craftsmanship. A man of deep faith, Bob loved God, his family, and the outdoors. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bird hunting, agate hunting, and cheering on Hermantown Hockey. His loyal dog, Bobby Girl, was a constant companion.

DULUTH — After more than 40 years serving the Northland in multiple capacities as a judge and attorney, Minnesota 6th Judicial District Judge Leslie Beiers will call it a career at the end of October. Gov. Tim Walz will appoint a successor to finish the remainder of her term, which runs until January 2029. Reflecting on her distinguished career, Beiers says the years have passed quickly. “What I think is, gosh, it went by fast — I don't feel old enough to retire,” Beiers said.

ROCHESTER — Every election is like a snowflake. No two are the same. And that is true of the November midterms on the horizon, a short two months from now. What will the election be about? Legislative races often involve a mix of state and federal issues. How you view the current turbulent political situation and the party best positioned to benefit from it is a little like a Rorschach test.

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) expects a strong bear hunting opener. CO Shane Zavodnik (Virginia) investigated an escaped swine complaint. Following complaints about youths operating e-motorcycles around the Virginia/Eveleth area, he asks operators and parents to review state statute 169.223. CO Duke Broughten (Aurora) notes anglers reported moderate success, ATV activity was lower, and bear baiters reported significant activity at their baits.