MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – When the Minnesota Myth took on the Philadelphia Soul at the Target Center just over a week ago, it was the Myth’s first game in front of a hometown crowd. But now it appears it was also its last.

FOX 9 obtained a letter to players from President and Owner Diana Hutton saying, “At this time, we believe it is prudent to allow you all to return home immediately.”

Hutton goes on to say, “I was working hard to obtain additional funding for the team. However, the timing to finalize the deal cannot be done within the next two days.”

The news comes just days after the Myth’s head coach, Rickey Foggie, reportedly resigned from the team, followed by special teams coordinator Javon Hering.

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The team’s next game against the Albany Firebirds that was supposed to be played on Saturday at the Target Center was moved to Albany because of the Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff games.

But the Firebirds said the game scheduled for Monday had to be canceled because the Myth couldn’t make the trip.

Last week, the owners of the Iowa Rampage said they had no other option than to discontinue operations immediately. They blamed Diana’s husband, Arena Football League Commissioner and Minneapolis attorney Lee Hutton, for not fulfilling pre-season promises about uniforms and gear, player pay and network coverage.

But in a statement at the time, Lee said the claims made by the Iowa ownership were significantly flawed with knowingly false information.

FOX 9 reached out to the Minnesota Myth and the Huttons for comment, but did not hear back.
 

BEMIDJI — Four Pines Bookstore will host Minnesota authors Jess Lourey, Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the bookstore, 102 Third St. NW.

The three authors will discuss books, writing and more. Attendees can participate in a question-and-answer session with the authors and a book signing.

Lourey’s newly revised novel, “May Day,”

tells the story of a waitress turned librarian turned investigator after she finds her new lover murdered, a release said.

“‘May Day’ is a laugh-out-loud cozy mystery set in Battle Lake, Minn.,” Four Pines employee Rachel Harris said in the release. “It is the perfect read to kick off the summer.”

Lourey is a bestselling author who writes about small-town secrets. She has won and been nominated for various awards.

Stonich writes contemporary fiction and is most known for her novel,

“Fishing.”

Belcamino is a USA Today Bestseller who writes dark mysteries about strong women seeking justice, the release said.

The event is free, but participants should RSVP to secure a seat. To RSVP or pre-order a copy of “May Day,” visit

fourpinesbookstore.com.