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Dispute brewing as Glen Taylor remains Wolves majority owner
Minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore claim sale should have gone through.
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Gophers basketball losses mount: Payne and Carrington enter transfer portal
The Gophers men's basketball team has has seen three sophomores from Minnesota enter the transfer portal over two days.
Vikings' connection to QB Maye goes back to his high school days
At his pro day Thursday, quarterback Drake Maye will be on the field again with Josh McCown, the Vikings' new quarterbacks coach who mentored Maye in high school in Charlotte.
Lineup set: Byron Buxton in leadoff spot as Twins begin season in KC
The Twins have all righthanded batters except Max Kepler as Pablo López takes the mound for the defending AL Central champions.
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
"A few losses you take to your grave," coach Bob Motzko said. On Thursday, the Gophers start to rewrite the script in their tournament opener vs. Nebraska Omaha.
Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Kyle Anderson, whose production has been increasing, had a strong game with 14 points as the Wolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 despite Anthony Edwards' subpar night.
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Starting the season with the big club is a new feeling for some on the team.
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Late snow raises idea of late-season riding, but state group and DNR say safety, impact and trail rules take precedent.
Gophers transfer portal watch: NDSU big man visiting
Former North Dakota State big man and Waseca native Andrew Morgan plans to visit the Gophers on Thursday. The 6-10 junior has one year of eligibility left.
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Minnesota is a long shot in the NHL playoff race and needs to add up a few victories down the stretch.
Podcast: Can the Twins build on their 2023 success this season?
Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. as they preview the 2024 Twins season
Buzzer-beater lifts MSU Mankato women into Division II basketball title game
Emily Herzberg's late basket gave Minnesota State Mankato a 70-68 victory over Cal State San Marcos in an NCAA Division II women's basketball semifinal Wednesday night in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Patrick Reusse
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
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Dispute brewing as Glen Taylor remains Wolves majority owner
Minnesota Legislature considers these 5 cannabis law changes
Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.
Mall of America sues Sugar Factory for more than $2M in unpaid rent
Wild
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Wild-Sharks game preview: Eriksson Ek, Brodin back in lineup
Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres
Gophers
Gophers basketball losses mount: Payne and Carrington enter transfer portal
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
Gophers men's hockey regional: Everything you need to know
Gophers transfer portal watch: NDSU big man visiting
Wolves
Dispute brewing as Glen Taylor remains Wolves majority owner
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Loons
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
Lynx
WNBA superstar Moore will have jersey retired by Lynx
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
A conversation about problem gambling in Minnesota
Twins
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Lineup set: Byron Buxton in leadoff spot as Twins begin season in KC
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Twins-Royals series preview: Pablo López looks to give Minnesota opening lift
High Schools
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
Minnetonka starts strong and stays stern, wins Class 4A title
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
Breck endures a comeback and secures the Class 2A championship
Outdoors
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Anderson: Multimillion windfall gets invasive carp deterrent moving
Dozens of state boat launches to get major upgrades. Where are they?
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Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has announced he is entering the cannabis market as a seller, as the state still figures out retail sales of the drug on the heels of legalizing marijuana for adults last year.
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet.
Live at 3 p.m.: Twins open season at Kansas City, follow on Gameview
Pablo López takes the mound for the Twins vs. Cole Ragans and the Royals. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and boxscores from around Major League Baseball on Opening Day.
Wild-Sharks game preview: Eriksson Ek, Brodin back in lineup
The Wild are coming off their longest hiatus since the All-Star break, but Thursday's game vs. San Jose offers a great chance to get back up to speed, Sarah McLellan writes.
Glen Taylor announces that Timberwolves are no longer for sale. Deal with A-Rod, Lore not completed
The Minnesota Timberwolves will evidently remain in the control of owner Glen Taylor, after he announced Thursday that a deal where Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez would have acquired the controlling stake in the team has expired.