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Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner
Reviews went from the ecstatic at ESPN to lackluster from CBS Sports. The Vikings' decision to trade up and draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner was met with a wide variety of opinions.
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah meets draft night challenge in a big way
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first two drafts as Vikings GM left a lot to be desired, to put it kindly. But he was up to the challenge Thursday on one of the most important nights in the team's history.
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
Five things to know about new Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Meet J.J. McCarthy, a dominant winner from Illinois who won a national championship at Michigan last season, and someone the Vikings liked well enough to trade up one pick to No. 10 to secure him.
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and Top 10 rankings.
Vikings take McCarthy, Turner in first-round bid to 'swing for a great player'
The Vikings played a big role in a wild first round of the NFL draft by making two trades so they were better position to select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner.
Yes, it was a great night for the Vikings at the draft
Host Michael Rand dissected big wins for the Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft. Also, baseball writer Bobby Nightengale on the Twins sweep and thoughts about Game 3 of the Wolves-Suns series.
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.
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.
QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Minnesota sits in third place in the PWHL standings entering Saturday's game against Boston at Xcel Energy Center.
Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
If the Wolves win tonight, Phoenix will face a challenge that no team has ever met in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series.
Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.
Get to know Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner, the other first-round pick
Turner, the freakishly athletic reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year, said he molds his game after Danielle Hunter, among others. He's also got basketball in his blood and levies big hits on the football field that cause controversy.
Totino-Grace, Notre Dame star Alt taken fifth overall by Chargers
Forty years after his father was selected 21st overall by Kansas City, offensive tackle Joe Alt became just the third Minnesotan drafted in the top 10 in the last 20 years.
Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
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Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
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Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
News
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
Wild
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Gophers
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
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
Wolves
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
Loons
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
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
Twins bash 5 homers, find new starter in sweeping White Sox
Twins' Farmer is very ready for 3-for-45 batting slump to end
Twins bring momentum on road despite Angels Stadium struggles
Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
High Schools
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
Totino-Grace, Notre Dame star Alt taken fifth overall by Chargers
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
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Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery.
Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment and acknowledging that he may have a long road ahead in winning back the respect of his peers.
Hunter Dickinson announces his return to KU; UCLA signs Tyler Bilodeau from portal
Kansas star center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he would return for a final season with the Jayhawks.
Orioles send former No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday back to minors after he hit .059 in 10 MLB games
Highly touted prospect Jackson Holliday has been optioned to the minor leagues by the Baltimore Orioles after starting his big league career with a disappointing thud.
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck lists 'resort-style' Edina home for $3.9 million
The award-winning house was built in a French European-meets-California modern style.