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Minnesota United vs. Columbus Crew preview: Broadcast info, injuries, analysis

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2 years ago

March 1, 2024

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Minnesota United vs. Columbus Crew preview: Broadcast info, injuries, analysis

LOONS PREVIEW

1 p.m. Saturday vs. Columbus • Allianz Field

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Pregame reading: Loons’ top-down youth movement is underway ahead of the home opener.

Jerry Zgoda’s analysis:

Opening bell: The Loons play MLS Cup defending champion Columbus in their home opener at Allianz Field without four starters available. Star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane, midfielder Robin Lod and left-side attacker Franco Fragapane are all out. Just like in last week’s season-opening 2-1 victory at Austin, gaps in the usual 11 could create opportunities for Medina’s Caden Clark and Costa Rican midfielder Alejandro Bran, who scored last Saturday’s winning goal. … It’s new Loon Clark’s first game at home in Minnesota. He has obtained 40 to 45 tickets for his fan club. “It’s going to be a special day for me,” he said. “I have a lot of family and friends coming to the game. I’ve been waiting for this for a while.” … The Loons will use the second of four short-term contracts allowed to him to add forward Loïc Mesanvi, a Lakeville native, to the game roster after doing the same last week.

Watch him: The game reunites Columbus star midfielder Darlington Nagbe in his 13th MLS season with Loons interim head coach Cameron Knowles. The two worked together in Portland and won the 2015 MLS Cup together. Nagbe owns four MLS Cup rings — the 10th player in league history to win four titles — after last season’s MLS Cup final at home over LAFC. He won two with Columbus and one each with Atlanta and the Timbers. “He’s one of the best player this league has seen,” Knowles said. “He has won wherever he’s gone. He has had a long career already and he’s still such an important player to their team, such an important player in the league.”… Former Loon Christian Ramirez returns to Minnesota, where he played five seasons — three in the NASL, two in MLS — before he was traded to LAFC in 2018. He scored eight goals last season and two more in the playoffs in winning his first MLS Cup with the Crew.

Injuries: The Loons list Reynoso (knee), Fragapane (thigh), Lod (leg) and Hlongwane (game fitness) as out. Kervin Arriaga is available after missing last week. Columbus list defender Mohamed Farsi (lower leg) as out.

Forecast: The Loons’ commitment to press higher up the field could get tested by the league champs.

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Large police presence in south Minneapolis after apparent crash involving Minnesota State Patrol vehicle

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May 2, 2026

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Large police presence in south Minneapolis after apparent crash involving Minnesota State Patrol vehicle

There was a large police presence in south Minneapolis late Friday after what appeared to be a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle.

WCCO saw the law enforcement car and a heavily damaged vehicle in the area of West 46th Street and Aldrich Avenue South around 10:45 p.m.

Several law enforcement personnel investigate a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 1, 2026.

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Firefighters worked to remove the trooper from the state patrol vehicle and put him in an ambulance. A law enforcement officer told WCCO the trooper hurt their shoulder and suffered cuts, but was otherwise okay. It hasn’t been disclosed whether they were taken to the hospital.

There were over a dozen law enforcement personnel, including members of the Minneapolis Police Department and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, and several emergency vehicles at the scene.

Over a dozen law enforcement personnel in the area of West 46th Street and Aldrich Avenue South on May 1, 2026.

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WCCO has reached out to officials for more information regarding the incident.

This story will be updated.

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Minnesota QB Lindsey arrested for underage alcohol, fake ID

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13 hours ago

May 1, 2026

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Minnesota QB Lindsey arrested for underage alcohol, fake ID

Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested early Friday in Arkansas for underage possession of alcohol and possession of fake identification.

According to a preliminary report from the Fayetteville Police Department, an officer was alerted by staff at the YeeHawg bar shortly after midnight about a possible fake identification document. Staff directed a police officer to Lindsey, 20, who admitted to having the fake identification and to consuming alcohol before arriving at the bar.

The Fayetteville, Arkansas native was taken to the Washington County Detention Center. A copy of the fake ID was discovered in his wallet. Lindsey signed a form for a minor in possession of alcohol/attempted use of fraudulent or altered identification document. He was released about seven hours later after posting $470 bond.

“We are aware of the situation and will address it internally,” a Minnesota spokesman said in a statement to ESPN.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Lindsey started throughout the 2025 season and set a team record for most wins by a freshman (8). He completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns with six interceptions last fall.

Minnesota completed spring practice last month, and Lindsey completed 4 of 5 passes for 89 yards in the spring game. The Gophers open the 2026 season Sept. 3 at home against Eastern Illinois.

Lindsey has hearings set for June 1 and June 29 in Fayetteville District Court.

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