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Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
Twins lose 5-4 to Tigers as struggles mount late
Thielbar surrendered a two-out single, committed a throwing error on a pickoff attempt and gave up a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth for the Twins' fifth straight loss.
Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs
Coach John Hynes will lead the U.S. world championship team in May, which could include Matt Boldy.
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.
Part 6 of a series: Six quarterbacks are on the draft radar to fill both practical and philosophical needs for the Vikings.
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves.
The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after the Wolves went 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
Twins closer Duran could begin rehab assignment next week
Jhoan Duran threw live batting practice for the first time since spring training on Friday.
Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one
Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Federal officials investigating cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
Federal transportation officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies during a United Airlines charter flight last week from Denver to Toronto.
John Hynes of Minnesota Wild to coach U.S. men's national team at world championships in Czechia
John Hynes of the Minnesota Wild has been named the coach of the 2024 U.S. men's national team for next month's IIHF men's world championship in Czechia.
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab
The Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild that begins next month. Another popular section will close in September.
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.
News
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
Records: Former Minneapolis police oversight head disparaged women, threatened staff
Wild
Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Can things get better for the Wild after a disappointing season?
At playoff time, NHL teams march to the beat of their goaltenders and count on them to save the day
Gophers
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Wolves
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
Loons
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals
PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
Lynx
Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
Banham will move on from Gophers women's basketball staff
Caitlin Clark looks like a natural as Indiana Fever introduce WNBA's top draft pick
Twins
Twins lose 5-4 to Tigers as struggles mount late
Twins closer Duran could begin rehab assignment next week
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
William Contreras drives in 2 runs for Brewers in a 2-1 win over Cardinals in 10 innings
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
West metro girls basketball coach steps down after 26 years
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.
Outdoors
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
More Stories
Verstappen wins again. This time he takes first Formula 1 sprint race of the season
Max Verstappen, continuing his dominance in Formula 1, took Saturday's first sprint race of the season — the prelude to the full-blown Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.
William Contreras drives in 2 runs for Brewers in a 2-1 win over Cardinals in 10 innings
William Contreras drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and finished with two RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Friday night.
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game on Friday night.
Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday.
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
There's a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league's best record. The defending champions in Denver, a group that won 57 games. A fearless young bunch in Oklahoma City, whose No. 1 seed was no fluke. A trio of Villanova alums in New York, who turned the Knicks into a real contender.