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'It's truly a blessing:' A Pilsen running tradition continues to grow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

CHICAGO — A tradition is returning to Pilsen on Saturday, and the event's reach across the country is continuing to grow. Carrera de los Muertos 5K will be run for the 16th time in the neighborhood and sold out nearly two weeks before the event that starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. It features a record 6,000 participants, and perhaps more interesting, features runners coming from 25 states to take part in the event. Started in 2007, the 3.2 miles are part of the celebration of "Día de los Muertos" or "Day of the Dead" in the neighborhood."It's truly a blessing. We don't take it for granted," said race director Carlos Jaramillo of the record turnout. "Chicago has a very rich running scene and running community. There's so many great races out there and folks can choose from a variety of different ones and different distances as well."So to say that our race has the biggest field that it ever has, knowing full well that a lot of races have decreased in numbers or have remained kinda flat, i...

How veteran volunteers at a historic landmark help preserve WWI's enduring impact

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

KANSAS CITY (WDAF) – Kansas City is home to the country’s official National WWI Museum and Memorial, but there are many untold stories behind the people working at the popular attraction.The city is proud of the museum and has made it a focal point during the Royals World Series celebrations and Chiefs Super Bowl victory parades. Most recently, it was showcased during the 2023 NFL Draft, where more than 54 million people saw this landmark on TV.But the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is more than just a beautiful landmark. It started as the “Liberty Memorial,” breaking ground in 1921 and officially opening its doors in 1926. The memorial was also founded by Kansas City residents, an aspect that is critical to its history.These days, the daily operations are mostly run by volunteers. Last year, more than 530 volunteers contributed more than 57,000 hours of their time. What’s even more amazing is that many of them have served our country, just like Army Veteran Paul Fr...

Day 5: APD Officer Christopher Taylor's statement read during murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state continued to bring witnesses Friday on the fifth day of trial for Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader will be in court Friday to provide live updates on social media platform X: Day 5: Testimony continues today in the trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor. He's charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos in 2020. Thread from the courtroom Friday🔽https://t.co/kE2FOwJOVF— Grace Reader (@GraceReaderTV) October 27, 2023 Detective details investigation The jury heard Friday morning from a retired Austin Police Department detective who was the lead investigator for this shooting in 2020. Sergeant Dan Mireles testified Friday that the police department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) dev...

Vikings at Packers picks: ‘Two teams headed in opposite directions’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Packers in Green Bay, Wis.:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 24, Packers 21This is going to be closer than last week’s results for both teams might suggest. In the end, though, the Vikings win, because for the first time in 30 years, the Packers don’t have a hall of famer under center.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 27, Packers 19Two teams headed in opposite directions. Confidence counts.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 31, Packers 21Was that really Kirk Cousins beating the 49ers? And now the Packers in Green Bay? Suddenly, these Vikings are worth watching.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The underdog story of Vikings safety Cam Bynum: ‘All he had was the belief’ Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 8 Minnesota Vikings | Vikings defense has more celebrations planned. Now the hard part: More turnovers to unveil them. Minnesota Viking...

26 amazing burgers by Minnesota chefs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

When some of the metro’s best chefs put their minds to making a burger, the results are nothing short of amazing.New or updated entries among these 26 restaurants are marked with asterisks.If you have other suggestions, please email them to us at [email protected] categories from our 2023 guide:Burgers for beer (and cocktail) hounds‘Cheffy’ burgersCult burgersDestination burgersDive bar burgersNeighborhood burgers1. * JucheWhen I say that a Korean restaurant has one of my favorite new burgers of the year, I’m often met with raised eyebrows, but this is a hill I’m willing to die upon. Chef Chris Her and owner Eddie Wu have made some burger magic in this dark, comfortable space. The bulgogi burger has a very slight Korean flavor — what mostly comes through is the delicious Peterson beef, topped simply with American cheese, aioli, romaine and caramelized onion and nestled into a squishy brioche bun. The spicy Korean burger is for the more adventurous am...

Vikings at Packers: What to know ahead of Week 8 matchup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

Here are some things to know before the Vikings travel to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday:Vikings at PackersWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: Lambeau FieldTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Vikings – 1.5Over/Under: 42Keys for the Vikings— After an impressive performance on Monday Night Football in a win over the 49ers, the Vikings need their offensive line to hold up against the Packers and their sneaky-good defensive front. If quarterback Kirk Cousins can go through his progression, he has shown the ability to slice and dice whatever defense is in front of him. It’s on the offensive line to give him enough time to throw.— There should be ample opportunities for the Vikings to rush the passer this weekend. If they can make young Packers quarterback Jordan Love uncomfortable, they could be in really good shape. He has been a turnover machine as of late with six interceptions during a three-game losing streak.Keys for the Packers— There should be a concerted effort from the Packers not to pu...

The underdog story of Vikings safety Cam Bynum: ‘All he had was the belief’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

Viking safety Cam Bynum was an undersized kid growing up in Southern California when he first met longtime trainer Anthony Brown.Though he had the burning desire to be great, Bynum’s stature didn’t exactly scream varsity football player at the time, let alone somebody who could make it to the NFL.“He was really, really small,” Brown said. “His knee pads were dang near down to his shins and he’s over here talking like, ‘I’m going to the NFL.’ All he had was the belief. Nothing else.”That was enough for Bynum. He slowly made a name for himself at Centennial High School, earned a football scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, and got drafted by the Vikings in the middle of the pandemic.Nowadays, Bynum is an unquestioned starter for the Vikings, and recently was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. His response to winning the award showcased the mentality that has helped him rise up the ranks. He expressed h...

10 destination burgers worth the drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

City dwellers, these 10 places are worth the drive.New or updated entries are marked with an asterisk.If you have other suggestions, please email them to us at [email protected] categories from our 2023 guide:Burgers for beer (and cocktail) hounds‘Cheffy’ burgersCult burgersDestination burgersDive bar burgersNeighborhood burgers1. * LoLo American KitchenWe recently tried to get another trendy burger in Hudson and struck out. But since my teenage son had his heart set on burgers, we decided to check out this riverside spot. The burgers here are all one good, loosely pattied puck of juicy beef served on a fresh bun and topped with Boston lettuce and an heirloom tomato if you want it. It’s like your neighbor who is a good cook invited you over for burgers. The thin-cut fries are deep golden and salty in the best way, too.Lolo American Kitchen: 175 S. Second St., Hudson, Wis., 715-808-8025 or 233 S. Main St., Stillwater, 715-808-8025; loloamericankitchen.comThe burg...

The Loop NFL Picks: Week 8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

Vikings at Packers (even)Harrison Phillips had egg on his face Monday night when he started to take off his jersey in hopes of swapping it with ex-teammate Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers’ star rejected the offer in full view of ESPN’s cameras and the Manning brothers. Minnesota fans haven’t been that embarrassed for a disrobing Viking since the Lake Minnetonka sex cruise.Pick: Vikings by 3Stanford players celebrate after beating Oregon State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 26-15. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Bengals at 49ers (-5½)San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy went into the concussion protocol after the 49ers’ loss in Minneapolis. The first sign Purdy was suffering cognitive issues was when he agreed to swap jerseys with Harrison Phillips.Pick: Bengals by 3San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, ...

4 cult burgers popular in Minnesota

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:17 GMT

These are the burgers for which people are willing to wait — sometimes as long as an hour or two. And these four places are worth the hype.New or updated entries are marked with an asterisk.If you have other suggestions, please email them to us at [email protected] categories from our 2023 guide:Burgers for beer (and cocktail) hounds‘Cheffy’ burgersCult burgersDestination burgersDive bar burgersNeighborhood burgers1. * Private Sector ProvisionsThe guys behind this buzzy pop-up make a truly unbelievable burger. A big bad ball of beef, topped with raw onions, is smashed directly into the flat top and hit with seasoning, letting everything commingle as it cooks. (“I’m trying to be vulnerable with the beef,” co-owner Brett Splinter joked as he manned the grill. “You have to give it love!”) Two of those, each with its own slice of American cheese, go onto a soft toasted bun with delightfully dilly house pickles and sauce. For $10! An extra dollar for a bag of chips. ...