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Loved ones remember Minneapolis veteran after cancer death
Veteran remembered after death from cancer
Minneapolis native and Air Force veteran Derek Ronning passed away on Dec. 17, after a fight against pancreatic cancer. The lifelong Vikings fan is missed by many.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Derek Ronning, a lifelong Vikings fan and Minneapolis native, passed away earlier this month after a drawn-out battle with pancreatic cancer. His impact on the lives of those around him remains profound.
Minnesota veteran honored at Vikings game
What they’re saying: “He would give you the shirt off his back. He opened up his home to people when they needed it,” Ronning’s colleague Amanda Arndt said.
According to his obituary, Ronning graduated from Montevideo High School in 1986. He went on to touch the world by helping those around him.
“There’s parts of Derek with everything we do. Every day, every part of work, he was the best of the best. There was no other Derek Ronning, and nobody will fill those shoes. It’s something that we treasure and take with us every day of work, and every day outside of work.” Arndt said.
Ronning served in the United States Air Force for 26 years, retiring as a senior master sergeant. He then went on to work as a 911 dispatcher in South Dakota.
On Sunday, at the Vikings’ final regular season home game, Arndt made sure Ronning was there – at least in spirit. She wore a custom jersey with Ronning’s name on the back to the game. “He was a huge Vikings fan. He grew up as a Vikings fan and lived as a Vikings fan. That was one of the last things he did—watch the Vikings game before he passed,” she said.
Doors Open Minneapolis is growing to become one of the more anticipated events of the and this weekend is your chance to get in on the action.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, participants can choose venues they’d like to explore and get a closer look at areas typically closed off to the public.
Details on the event can be found online.
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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