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Is this the most important draft pick in Vikings history?
The Vikings have never chosen a quarterback with a Top 10 pick. It feels like they will do so tonight, which gives strength to the argument.
Vikings mock draft: seven rounds, eight picks and, yes, one quarterback
Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling predicts how the team will use its nine draft picks and secure a quarterback of the future.
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
For some sports, the window to enter the transfer portal closes next week. Here are things you may not know about the rules governing athletes who want to switch schools.
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Which one, at what pick, for what cost? If the Vikings draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
Live: Twins go for sweep vs. White Sox. Follow it on Gameview.
The Twins go for their fourth win in a row. The White Sox go for their fourth win of the season. Tap for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Reid is the first player in Wolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it. The vote was very close.
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
Vikings draft-day newsletter: Sign up to receive it later today
A special edition of our Week in Sports newsletter will be published later this afternoon with highlights of the Star Tribune's coverage leading up to tonight's NFL draft. Here's how to get it.
Next phase of O'Connell's quarterback journey begins tonight
In the first round of the NFL draft tonight, the Vikings could make franchise history with a choice coach Kevin O'Connell was hired two years ago to make.
Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .
This mock draft has offensive players taken with the top seven picks. So if you like defense, you really don't need to show up for the start.
Final thoughts on Vikings draft; rename a street after Naz Reid?
Host Michael Rand makes the case this is the most important draft pick in Vikings history. He also talked to columnist Chip Scoggins about the Timberwolves and Naz Reid.
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Al Shaver, who had a premier standing among Minnesota sports radio voices, died Monday at 96. He made many friends and called it like he saw it.
Castro's three-run birthday blast helps Twins beat White Sox
Willi Castro celebrated his 27th birthday with a three-run home run Wednesday night, and the Twins defeated the MLB-worst Chicago White Sox 6-3.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Phoenix has yet to score 100 points in the series, and the efforts of the perimeter defensive trio of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards have led the way to a 2-0 lead.
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Which one, at what pick, for what cost? If the Vikings draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
News
Israel-Hamas war creates 'really fraught times' at Minn. colleges
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell's alleged burglary
Minneapolis approves $15 minimum for cigarette packs, highest in U.S.
New TV ad rails against Minnesota abortion ballot initative that hasn't passed the Legislature yet
Wild
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Matt Boldy is selected to the U.S. world championship team
Gophers
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
How will Minnesota be represented in the NFL draft?
Wolves
Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
Loons
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare
Lynx
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome
Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Twins
Castro's three-run birthday blast helps Twins beat White Sox
Duran, Correa hope to return during Twins' upcoming road trip
Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8-0
High Schools
Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
High school archer focuses on target: another national championship
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Pitcher and her team perfect together
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine
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NFL draft attendees down for 3rd straight year. J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit
There's no place Drake Maye would rather be.
USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy to give athletes more time to work their way back
U.S. Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons sent numerous emails to those in the track community raising concerns over a gap in health care insurance coverage for new mothers who still wanted to compete.
Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.
Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton's status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.
Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal didn't need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday.