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Vikings nearly fold to Jaguars pressure. Can they hold off blitzing Bucs?
Offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak must find more ways to clear throwing lanes for Kirk Cousins against Tampa Bay, and keep him from getting hit as often as he did against Jacksonville.
Cornerback Hill waived by Vikings
The Vikings parted ways with Holton Hill on Tuesday, ending a run for the cornerback that never quite lived up to expectations.
Robbins' shot blocking could be key for Gophers vs. Boston College
The 7-foot Drake transfer ranked among the nation's leaders in blocks last season.
Former Shakopee star plays Gophers again, this time back home
Boston College senior and former Shakopee star Steffon Mitchell plays the Gophers for a second time Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mitchell went from under-the-radar high school prospect to one of the top defensive players in the ACC.
Reusse: Kohorst couldn't hold down Hornung, did hold onto SJU coach
Elmer Kohorst went from Albany to Notre Dame and became a two-time All-America catcher. Later, Elmer was Jim Smith's basketball assistant at St. John's and saved him from responding to archrival Tom Feely.
Reusse: Dick Allen recalled fondly by Blyleven in a Met Stadium tale
July 31, 1972: Dick Allen, the AL's MVP-to-be, became the first big-leaguer in 40 years with two inside-the-park home runs. It happened against the Twins with Blyleven pitching.
Gophers' Reedy, LaFontaine earn Big Ten men's hockey honors
Reedy was named the conference's first star of the week and LaFontaine the third star for their performances in a sweep of Michigan State.
Playoff heartbreak truly makes Minnesota United 'one of us'
A two-goal lead with less than 20 minutes to play should be enough of a cushion in soccer. But not for the Loons, who added another chapter to the three-decade heartbreak of Minnesota's men pro sports teams.
Sunshine Odds Increasing but Late-Week Snow Potential is Iffy
I keep waiting for winter to kick in, but we may be waiting a few more weeks for a traditional cold/snowy pattern to return. You know, more like October was? What a strange late autumn, early winter scenario. And to think, in 13 days the Winter Solstice marks the lowest sun angle. By Christmas Day daylight will be on the increase again, for the first time since late June.
Loons stay with effective four front in Monday's MLS Western final
The Loons stay with Robin Lod roaming with Kevin Molino, Emanuel Reynoso and Ethan Finlay that has served them so well in playoffs so far.
Rosario, in Instagram letter, bids farewell to Twins fans
The left fielder played six seasons in Minnesota and was non-tendered at the deadline Wednesday.
Cook is a workhorse; are the Vikings asking too much of him?
Cook now has four games of at least 30 touches this season, more than any NFL player since Le'Veon Bell had six such games for the Steelers in 2017.
Should the Wild look into playing games outside at TCF Bank Stadium?
Per a recent report: "Several NHL teams are are exploring the possibility of playing some 2020-21 home games in outdoor venues."
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Twins' 12-game winning streak ends with a thud in 9-2 loss to Red Sox
Two words about Game 1's fourth quarter: Naz Reid
Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive
PWHL Minnesota earns final playoff spot when Ottawa loses in finale
Business
Ramstad: In a tight labor market, job fairs have changed to find people on the margins
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
Remodeling your home is easier when you put it in writing first
U.S. Bancorp names Gunjan Kedia new president
Opinion
The cost of extremism is why D-Day matters
Move to Canada? Better think twice.
It's time to remove for-profit HMOs from Minnesota
Readers Write: Off-road vehicle trails, separation of church and state, student protests at the U
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10 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities this weekend
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Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium
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Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive
Much like the Wolves' Rudy Gobert, the Twins have a star "C" in Ryan Jeffers. The catcher/designated hitter could be playing his way into an All-Star Game spot.
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Neal: What happens after you win a national title?
The parties start, and some don't stop. The phone rings. The contracts come. Life is good right now for basketball coaches and fans in Mankato.
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The Timberwolves star guard dominated Game 1, outplaying both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver.
Politics
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?
Medcalf: Sen. Mitchell case reveals grace gap for the powerless
Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
Nation
Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment
World
Israeli cable provider halts Al Jazeera broadcasts, citing government ban
U.S. seeks to build world pressure on Russia over space nuclear weapon
There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas
Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance
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Celebs
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August
Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium
Inspired
Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts
Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy
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Centennial High School senior highlights Native American community in new mural
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Patrick Reusse has been covering sports in the Twin Cities since 1968.
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