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USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Vikings lose Adrian Peterson in PFF's 2007 NFL re-draft
Vikings lose Adrian Peterson in PFF's 2007 NFL re-draft In 2007, the Minnesota Vikings struck gold by drafting Adrian Peterson with the seventh overall pick. After trading Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders, the team suffered an identity crisis for two years. The Vikings didn't need a running back, as Chester Taylor had just run for 1,216 yards. However, head coach Brad Childress believed Peterson was too good a talent to pass up. "All Day" was a difference-maker, rushing for 1,341 yards as a rookie. He accounted for 361 all-purpose yards at Soldier Field, the third-highest mark in league history. Less than a month later, he set the NFL record with 296 rushing yards against the San Diego Chargers, which still stands today. The Vikings were thrilled to land the future Hall of Famer, but even though they'd select him again, would he have lasted to the seventh pick if the NFL redrafted? PFF did their own 2007 re-draft. The Vikings couldn't snatch Peterson in this exercise, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did what everyone thought they would do back then and took AP. So with the seventh pick, the Vikings took Utah safety Eric Weddle. Without Peterson on the board, the Vikings could draft another perennial Pro Bowl running back in Marshawn Lynch. However, Minnesota instead adds to a safety unit in need of talented youth. Weddle finished his career as the most valuable player from the 2007 draft class, according to PFF's Wins Above Replacement metric, and his 94.7 career PFF overall grade is the top mark among safeties since PFF began grading in 2006. It feels like a letdown landing Weddle. Other Hall of Famers in the 2007 draft include Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis, and Patrick Willis. But they're already off the board by the time the Vikings are on the clock here. Weddle would have been a great selection, though. The Vikings were set at safety in 2007 with Darren Sharper and Dwight Smith, but both were gone by 2009. Minnesota signed Madieu Williams and drafted Tyrell Johnson in 2008, but neither materialized into a reliable starter. By 2011, the Vikings had one of the worst safety units in the league. In San Diego, Weddle played nine seasons and was selected First-Team All-Pro twice and Second-Team All-Pro two more times. He finished his career with 29 interceptions and 9.5 sacks before retiring after the 2021 season, winning the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams and offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell. This is a fun redraft where the Vikings only downgrade because their real selection was so good that they couldn't fall to them again. Let's hope this continues in the coming years for the Vikings.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MN wildfires live updates: 3 uncontained fires burn 20K+ acres
The Brief Fire crews are battling two large wildfires in northern Minnesota, the Camp House fire and the Jenkins Creek fire. The Camp House fire has burned nearly 12,000 acres, while the Jenkins Creek Fire has burned at least 6,800 acres. Both fires are at 0% containment. A third fire is also burning in the area. BRIMSON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two large wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, destroying hundreds of acres in the Superior National Forest and prompting nearby evacuations. The backstory In an update on Tuesday, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said the Camp House fire has burned nearly 12,000 acres and the Jenkins Creek fire has burned 6,800 acres. Both fires are 0% contained. Homes have been destroyed and residents have been evacuated as crews battle to contain the fires. Monday afternoon, the St. Louis County Sheriff also warned of a third fire burning in Cotton Township, about 25 miles southwest of the Camp House fire. This smaller wildfire, the Munger Shaw Fire, has burned 1,300 acres and is 0% contained as of Tuesday morning. A Red Flag warning has been in effect in recent days, meaning conditions are ripe for the fires to continue to spread. What's next Sheriff Ramsay said on Tuesday they will provide updates throughout the day as the situation develops. Other press conferences have been scheduled for Tuesday, including Gov. Tim Walz's wildfire briefing at 12:30 p.m., and a briefing with fire officials in Two Harbors at 11:30 a.m. What they're saying St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay joined FOX 9's All Day on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the latest on the three uncontained wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, including the potential causes. According to the sheriff, the Camp House fire appears to have been started by an unattended campfire. The DNR is said to have identified the owners of the campfire, and is currently investigating the situation. The Jensen Creek fire may have been caused by someone discarding a cigarette as they passed by Highway 16, as the fire appears to have started at the roadway. The Munger Shaw fire is believed to have started on a farm when a bale of hay caught on fire and quickly spread. The sheriff explained the homeowner called immediately but "it was already too late by the time fire crews got there." All the fires remain under investigation. The backstory The wildfire, named the Camp House fire, started around 1 p.m. on Sunday in Ault Township, about two miles northeast of Brimson, Minnesota. The fire grew from about 200 acres early Sunday afternoon to around 750 acres in size Sunday night. By late Monday afternoon, fire officials said the fire had burned an estimated 1,250 acres and was actively burning. Meanwhile, three homes have been destroyed, and at least another 50 homes and cabins have been evacuated. Some staff members at a nearby camp were also evacuated. Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday he was deploying the National Guard to assist in battling the fires. Tuesday 8:15 a.m. update The Camp House fire has expanded to 12,000 acres and is at 0% containment. The fire has destroyed more than 40 structures, homes and cabins. Sheriff Ramsay said the Minnesota DNR is predicting another heavy fire day with dangerous conditions. Additionally, a lot of the burned trees have been falling over and causing access issues to roads and driveways. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted. The area around the [Camp House fire] Highway 44 has been devastated by this fire," said Sheriff Ramsay in a video on Facebook. The evacuation order remains in place and fire officials are adding additional air support to help battle the flames. The MNICS Incident Management Team C is coordinating firefighting efforts and resources. 11:30 a.m. update Sheriff Ramsay said the Camp House Fire near Brimson is moving north, prompting the Fire Incident Command to close Highway 16 from its intersection with Highway 110 to the intersection of Lake County Highway 15 and Highway 2. Traffic is being redirected north, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Officials say the fire has been active over the past two days with the burning period going into the night, and Tuesday is expected to be another active fire day. Air resources continue to do water drops, while in-state and out-of-state resources build fire lines. There are an estimated 80 personnel battling this wildfire, in addition to 32 fire engines,10-person crew, six tracked vehicles, six dozers, and 12 water tenders and air support. Agencies assisting include the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Fire Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake County Sheriff's Office, and Lake County Emergency Management. Tuesday morning update Fire crews started battling a second wildfire near Hoyt Lakes, just north of the Camp House wildfire, on Monday afternoon. The fire was detected east of County Road 110 and north of County Road 16 near Jenkins Creek. The wildfire, named the Jenkins Creek fire, burned an estimated 1,500 acres as of Monday night. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had burned 6,800 acres and is at 0% containment. Officials are predicting the fire will grow throughout the day, and likely impact national forest areas. Sheriff Ramsay said there is concern that the fire will keep spreading north and head into some more populated areas. Aircraft assisted in the suppression efforts on Monday and will continue to provide support throughout the day on Tuesday, the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center said in a news release. The MNICS Incident Management Team A is coordinating firefighting efforts and resources. It's expected additional areas will be evacuated on Tuesday. At least one structure has been lost in the fire. Noon update According to the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS), the Jenkins Creek Fire rapidly spread on Monday due to strong southerly winds. The wildfire is putting the community of Skibo, the Skibo Mill and the Canadian National Railroad at risk. Aircraft are being used to help slow the spread of the fire, protect private property and contain the fire's edge in key locations. Ground crews will engage when conditions allow, as the terrain poses significant challenges. There are 22 personnel battling the wildfire, with assistance from one engine, three dozers, three tracked vehicles and air support. "Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority and ground access could be limited due to swamps, rivers and lack of forest roads in the area," MNICS said in a press release. An Eastern Area Complex Incident Command Team will take over the Jenkins Creek Fire and Camp House fire on Wednesday morning. Monday night update In an update on Monday night, officials said the fire had moved into some areas with limited ground access. The smoke has also triggered an air quality alert for some in northeastern Minnesota. Fire officials have been using airplanes and helicopters to drop water on the fire in an effort to slow the spread and protect private property. "Working in 85-90 degree temperatures, all of these contract aircraft, local fire department volunteers, state employees, and federal employees have been working their hardest and best to suppress this fire under extremely challenging conditions," read a social media post from the U.S. Forest Service Superior National Forest. "Local law enforcement and rescue squad volunteers have been managing evacuation notices and area closures. Additional personnel and equipment have been ordered and the work is just beginning." Tuesday morning update The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center said a third fire, the Munger Shaw Fire, developed on Monday afternoon in Cotton Township, about 25 miles southwest of the Camp House fire. The fire has spread to 1,400 acres and is 0% contained as of Tuesday morning. Firefighters and multiple aircraft responded to the wildfire on Monday, and will continue with suppression efforts on Tuesday. Officials evacuated homes on Three Lakes Road, but residents were able to return on Monday night. However, if the fire becomes a danger again, Sheriff Ramsay said those evacuations could be reinstated. It's unclear whether any structures have been damaged by this wildfire. What else The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for 65 counties on Tuesday, down from 80 counties on Monday. The affected counties include Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lake, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Watonwan, Wilkin, Wright, and Yellow Medicine. A special weather statement has been issued for 12 counties in east-central and southeastern Minnesota due to the elevated fire weather conditions, including low humidity and high winds. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lists the state's fire danger as extreme, meaning that "fire situation is explosive and can result in extensive property damage." As of Tuesday, there is no open burning allowed in Minnesota and campfires are discouraged. The Source This report uses information from previous FOX 9 reporting, fire officials, the Minnesota DNR and social media posts.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tablo praises BTS RM ahead of 'Stop the Rain' release, shares more about the song in detailed video
When Tablo took to his online social media platforms to announce the release of RM and his collaboration 'Stop The Rain,' fans could not stop raving about the news. The singer shared the news through a cryptic and mysterious video post and left fans buzzing for more. Tablo shares a new video about RM Ahead of the release of a collaboration on May 2, Tablo released a video on his social media platforms talking about RM and the collaboration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 에픽하이 타블로 | Tablo of Epik High (@blobyblo) Not only that, but Epik High 's singer also took to his broadcast channel and shared a sweet comment about fellow artist RM that had fans awing. He mentioned, "RM is a phenomenal collaborator." He puts his all into art, which inspires me to do the same. Can't wait for you all to hear it.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2025 Enhance Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo In the social media post where he shared a video about the song, Tablo shares how 'Stop the Rain' came to be. He shared that the both of them previously worked three years ago on 'All Day,' and the enthusiasm that the song received and the experience they had while making it made them want to collaborate again. While talking about the idea behind 'Stop The Rain,' he shared, 'We wanted two things with this song: 1) we wanted to do something completely different, and 2) we wanted to have elements in there that connect the both of our music worlds. We also discussed common threads between Tablo's music and RM's music, and we landed on the theme of rain.' He also shared that 'RM actually recorded the song right before his enlistment.' Why is he releasing it now? In the same video, Tablo also talked about why he waited so long to release the song and how fans must be wondering the same thing. He shared that 'When we were making the song, we were so into it that I didn't realize we were writing such personal lyrics. It was only after he left and I kept listening to it that it kind of felt like looking at pages out of our journals.' He continued sharing that if it was only his 'journal,' then he wouldn't have had any kind of issue with releasing it; however, since RM was also involved, he wanted to wait, as he didn't know what to do. The singer also shared that only a few months ago did RM talk to him and ask him where the song was. Once he shared his concerns, RM said, 'Release it,' and Tablo shared that he had to release it. Tablo shares a teaser online ahead of the release Tablo posted a mysterious video of two poker cards on a black backdrop. The audio contained the sound of the rain, while the audio consisted of Tablo and RM repeating their names together. In the video shared on his account, Tablo also shared that the promotions for this song will be minimal, as he doesn't feel like 'it's that kind of song.'
Korea Herald
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BTS's RM, Epik High's Tablo to drop new single 'Stop The Rain'
Their first collaboration in three years blends poetic emotion with powerful charisma BTS and Epik High's leaders are teaming up once again. Tablo of Epik High, one of the most influential hip-hop groups in South Korea, will release the new collaborative single 'Stop The Rain' with BTS's RM on May 2. On Thursday, Tablo posted a teaser for the track via his official social media accounts. The video features the sound of rainfall accompanied by the voices of both artists, alongside symbolic visuals of two playing cards — one depicting a falling angel and the other a crying character holding an umbrella. 'Stop The Rain' was recorded two years ago and combines Tablo's signature emotional lyricism with RM's deep, charismatic voice. This marks their first collaboration since RM's solo album "Indigo" in 2022, where Tablo featured on the track 'All Day.' The rhythmic track used chipmunk sampling — a technique that manipulates the speed of R&B and soul vocals — to freely adjust the pitch and tempo of the sampled voice. Last year, Tablo and Epik High garnered attention with their October album "Pump Collector's Edition" and its main track, 'Michelin Cypher.' Although currently serving in the military since December 2023, RM remains a powerful force in the K-pop scene. Alongside fellow BTS member Jimin, he was nominated for 'Favorite K-Pop Artist' at the American Music Awards, demonstrating the group's enduring global influence. RM is expected to be discharged on June 10.
Korea Herald
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Tablo, RM reunite for new collaborative project
Tablo, leader of South Korean hip-hop group Epik High, and BTS' RM will release their first collaborative single in three years next month, Tablo's agency Ours Co. said Friday. Tablo also announced the upcoming release of the track, titled "Stop the Rain," on his social media accounts, along with a teaser video featuring both artists' voices. According to the agency, "Stop the Rain" is a song the two worked on two years ago. It combines Tablo's distinctive lyrical style with RM's deep and charismatic voice. The collaboration marks their first project together since "All Day," a track on RM's 2022 solo album "Indigo." (Yonhap)
