Minneapolis, MN
Unseasonably warm weekend in Twin Cities impacts winter activities
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – With temperatures set to rise into the 40s, many in Minneapolis are taking advantage of the warm weather to enjoy outdoor activities like ice fishing and skating.
Warm weather brings outdoor fun
What they’re saying:
Taro Jelinek spent his Wednesday ice fishing at Lake Harriet, enjoying the sun and nature. “You know, you can sit out in the sun and enjoy the nature. And it’s a great time to do it,” said Jelinek. He noted the comfort of being able to move around without worrying about the cold.
Charlie Broder also took advantage of the conditions, creating an ice rink on the lake. “So this is just what was left over to get clear, and then the wind comes and polishes it, and it stays really nice and smooth,” said Broder.
Ice rink conditions in Maple Grove
Local perspective:
Maple Grove’s Central Park offers a refrigerated outdoor ice rink, but temperatures in the 40s and 50s could impact the ice quality. Zachary Moulton, Recreations Facilities Supervisor, explained, “Some challenges that we will run into is too many days of higher 40s, low 50s. It does certainly take away from the quality of the ice, but we don’t anticipate losing the ice this weekend.”
To maintain the ice, a brine system is used. “There’s, there’s a brine that goes from this building to the floor itself, and when that brine comes back to this building, and it’s below a certain set point, our compressors will kick on to make sure that it’s maintaining its cold temperature,” said Moulton.
Public ice rinks in Minneapolis are expected to remain open until Monday, depending on the weather. However, Maple Grove’s non-refridgerated public rinks may close by Friday due to the warm conditions.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
‘The power of truth:’ How high school students reported on the ICE surge in their front yard
Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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