SEATTLE — As rookie quarterback Max Brosmer makes the first start of his career on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, he will do so without the franchise cornerstone protecting his blindside.

In the hours leading up to kickoff between between the Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks, star left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee/foot) was officially ruled out after originally being listed as questionable. The loss of Darrisaw hits even harder when considering rookie left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle) had already been ruled out earlier this week.

In place of Darrisaw and Jackson up front, the Vikings will turn to reserve left tackle Justin Skule and reserve left guard Blake Brandel. That could make life tough on Brosmer against a top flight pass rush on the other end.

The other inactives for the Vikings include receiver Adam Thielen, tight end Ben Yurosek, defensive lineman Elijah Williams, and safety Theo Jackson. It’s worth noting that Thielen was not on the injury report this week.

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St. Paul has declared a snow emergency.

Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, all night plow routes will be plowed. Do not park on night plow routes, which include downtown streets and all streets with signs posted “Night Plow Route” and “Night plow route this side of street.”

Vehicles that are not moved from night plow routes by 9 p.m. on Sunday will be ticketed and towed.

Beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, all day plow routes will be plowed. Do not park on day plow routes, which are not marked by signs. If there are no “Night Plow” signs posted within the block, then consider it a day plow route.

Vehicles which are not moved from day plow routes by 8 a.m. on Monday, will be ticketed and towed.

A Snow Emergency lasts 96 hours, or until Thursday at 9 p.m. To avoid a ticket or tow, do not park in areas where streets are not plowed to the curb. Always obey all posted street signs. Do not park vehicles where signs indicate “No Parking.”

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MEDIA

Dan Gunderson

Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, announced the planned retirement of Moorhead-based correspondent Dan Gunderson, after 38 years with the organization.

ENERGY

The American Petroleum Institute announced Julian Cavin, CEO of Low Fuel in Brooklyn Park, and Jeff Anderson, co-owner and president of ATEK Distribution in Minneapolis, completed its six-month Blue Wave Supplier Development Program, a national initiative that helps small businesses meet industry safety and compliance.

FOOD

Hormel Foods Corp., an Austin, Minn.-based provider of grocery store prepared food brands, announced the planned retirement of PJ Connor, group vice president of Retail sales. Natosha Walsh, a 26-year company veteran and vice president of Retail sales – West, will succeed Connor upon his retirement. Conner’s retirement will coincide with his 30-year anniversary with the company this spring.

GOVERNMENT

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that Sara Payne has been appointed assistant commissioner of enforcement, effective Nov. 19, overseeing civil enforcement operations, including multi-industry, real estate, insurance and market conduct and the Consumer Service Center. Payne joined Commerce in 2016 as an attorney and has served as general counsel since 2021. Payne succeeds Jacqueline Olson, who served as assistant commissioner since January 2023. …The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment of Diane Lynch-deCombhs as assistant commissioner – Healthcare Division, a new position, effective Nov. 3. Lynch-deCombhs most recently held the role of division administrator of veterans homes for the state of Wisconsin and in the private sector led senior care campuses including rehab centers and skilled nursing facilities; she also is president of the National Association of State Veterans Homes.

HONORS

Washington County announced that Commissioner and Board Chair Stan Karwoski, District 2, received the Minnesota Transportation Alliance’s Transportation Advocate Award for his work on Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. … The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, a Crookston-based nonprofit, announced StableFeed, a Kasson, Minn., equine feed and supplement company, as the winner of its annual Ag Innovator of the Year award. … Brainerd Community Action recognized Mark Cross as this year’s Community Service Provider of the Year.

LAW

Maslon, Minneapolis, announced the addition of attorney Jeremy Walls as an associate in the firm’s Corporate & Securities Group. Prior to joining Maslon, was with Winthrop & Weinstine. … Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced the addition of attorney Logan R. Hamilton to the firm’s Technology & Data Group. … Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment of Ryan Bies as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Bies will succeed the Honorable Vicki Vial Taylor and will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County. Bies is a shareholder at Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer in Apple Valley, where he serves both private and municipal clients.

MANUFACTURING

Arctic Cat, a Thief River Falls-based snowmobile maker, announced the hire of Tony Henningson as chief financial officer. Henningson previously held leadership roles at Polaris, Genmar and KTM.

MILESTONES

Vistabule Teardrop Trailer, a 14-year-old St. Paul-based maker of towable recreational trailers, announced production and delivery of the company’s 1,000th trailer. … Minneapolis-based patent law firm Merchant & Gould announced it is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

OPENINGS

Walser Automotive Group, a Twin Cities-based chain of auto dealerships, announced the opening of Walser Kia, 15700 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka.

POLITICS

NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a Washington, D.C,-based center-left policy organization, announced the addition of Minnesota State Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown, to its 2025 class of state-level legislative members.

SERVICES

Fastenal Co., a Winona, Minn.-based tool and parts supplier to industry, announced it has appointed Max Tunnicliff as chief financial officer and senior executive vice president, effective Nov. 10. Tunnicliff most recently served as chief financial officer of Beko Europe, a leading home appliance business in Europe and also held senior finance leadership roles with Whirlpool Corp.

SPONSORHIPS

Fastenal, Winona, announced a multi-year partnership with the Edmonton Oilers NHL team, making Fastenal the preferred MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supply partner of Rogers Place, the Oilers’ home ice.

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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck had one final comment at the end of an 18-minute news conference on Saturday.

“Congratulations to Max Brosmer, getting his first start, pretty awesome feat for Minnesota Golden Gophers,” Fleck said after a 17-7 win over Wisconsin at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Brosmer’s first NFL start for the Vikings in Seattle on Sunday has had the Gophers buzzing inside the Larson Football Performance Center all week. For the U program, Brosmer is about as rare as a four-leaf clover.

Brosmer’s rise from five years at FCS-level New Hampshire to above-average Big Ten signal caller in 2024, then un-drafted in the NFL last April to now starting as a rookie in Week 13.

Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh said if Brosmer heard about that story arc two years ago, “He would have looked at you like you were crazy.”

Fleck said messaged Brosmer after starter JJ McCarthy was placed in concussion protocol on Monday, telling Brosmer to be himself, while Harbaugh reached out to Brosmer’s parents.

“It’s an exciting time for them; it’s an exciting time for Gopher football,” Harbaugh said. “He was starting for us and now he’s going to get an opportunity of a lifetime.”

Brosmer is the believed to be the first quarterback to go from the Gophers to an NFL start — without transferring to another college in between — since Mike Hohensee in 1987.

But Hohensee’s two games with the Bears have an asterisk because the NFL was using replacement players during a strike that season. Plus, Hohensee, who played for Minnesota in 1981-82, had stints in the USFL and CFL before his cup of coffee in the NFL.

The most recent example of a former Gopher QB starting in the NFL is Chris Streveler with the Jets in 2022. But Streveler, who played for Minnesota in 2014-15, had transferred and developed at South Dakota in the final two years of his college career. He also went to the CFL before chances with three other NFL teams.

Spergon Wynn was similar to Streveler. While he played very briefly for the Gophers in 1996, he transferred to Southwest Texas State (now Texas State) before starting for Cleveland in 2000. He then went to the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe before two starts for the Vikings in 2001.

The last Gopher QB to be drafted in the NFL was Craig Curry by the Dolphins in 1972, but he never made a start.

Former Gopher great QBs Sandy Stephens and Ricky Foggie didn’t play games in the NFL. Same goes for Tanner Morgan and Adam Weber. Cory Sauter got one game, but it was off the bench for the Bears in 2002.

Tony Dungy had a great career in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with the Steelers, but he did so as a defensive back. MarQueis Gray played five yers in the NFL, but he did so as a tight end.

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