Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Was In The Super Bowl Spotlight In 2018
It’s hard to believe that its already been six years since Minneapolis hosted the Super Bowl for the second time.
It was a very cold weekend for visitors hoping to explore the city before the (indoor) game itself. The game time temperature was five degrees, which made the longer-than-usual walk in to the stadium a challenge.
Super Bowl LII – Previews
The game itself was one of the all time greats. The Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33 with backup quarterback Nick Foles earning the game’s most valuable player award.
Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
I was actually lucky enough to attend the Super Bowl that season. As sports director of a small market radio station, I applied for a credential from the “it never hurts to ask” angle. One photo submission and an FBI background check (really) later, I was absolutely shocked when I got the email that I was approved.
I paid $60 for a decent parking spot and made my way toward the stadium in the bitter cold. There wasn’t much going on outside the stadium as opposed to what you might expect in Miami. There were a couple of TV setups outside but they were sort of tented and heated as opposed to being out in the elements. The security to get in was multi-layered and not right next to the stadium but instead a couple of blocks away.
I was seated in the back row of Section 325, which was 1000% just fine with me!
Dave Overlund
The souvenirs were very, very expensive (at least for a reporter’s salary). At one point I saw a guy drinking out of a really cool looking football player-shaped cup and went to grab one for my kid. $60! I got him a beanie baby instead, he was one he didn’t know the difference.
Overall it was very cool to see the spectacle of it in person, although I could make the argument that it is best seen on television, especially the halftime show.
Dave Overlund
The crowd seemed fairly split among Patriots and Eagles fans, but after the game you would have thought it was a Philly home game.
Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
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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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