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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.
Goodbye Star Tribune
I'm sad to say that this is my last entry for the Star Tribune. I've blogged here weekly for the past nine years, and I've appreciated all of the support. I've learned a lot, I've appreciated your comments, and I've truly enjoyed sharing what I know about houses. Teaching is my passion, and this has given me a platform to reach more people than I ever thought possible.
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.
Local
Group home rental licenses: Tool for oversight or discrimination?
Still waiting on big solar, but St. Paul's Highland Bridge embracing green all over
Will Gov. Walz reassign prosecution of trooper Londregan to AG Ellison?
A wrongful conviction casts doubt on former Ramsey County medical examiner's methods. It's not the first time.
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Sports
Edwards' latest highlight-reel slam propels Wolves past Jazz
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
After Wild use Marc-Andre Fleury exclusively, Filip Gustavsson will get another chance
Business
Minnesota Energy Alley aims to support entrepreneurs tackling the state's climate issues
With the Better FAFSA still in limbo, here's what to do as college decisions loom
Ramstad: Readers defend local control of housing, question weather data
UnitedHealth says it's doled out $2B to health care providers after cyberattack
Opinion
Allow more Minnesotans the 'public option' of MinnesotaCare
'Human composting' should be legal
Editorial cartoon: The Russian election
Readers Write: Uber and Lyft, 2024 election, Israel/Hamas, Park Point in Duluth
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Variety
Before finale, get to know Daisy Kent, the bubbly Minnesotan on 'The Bachelor'
Gavin Kaysen's Demi earns global recognition
Macalester grad Danai Gurira breaks down that game-changing 'Walking Dead' spin-off episode
Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Snagging Snell should have been gusty, great move by Twins
The Cy Young winner was available, just as the Twins learned their pitching staff needed a boost.
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Souhan: Two coaches who struggled at U win spots in March Madness
Richard Pitino and Dan Monson, who struggled before leaving Minnesota for schools in lesser conferences, have teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How should Gophers fans feel about that?
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"Worst Generation Ever" say ungrateful youths.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Critical QB test for Vikings GM is fair and career-defining
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah now sits on the hottest seat in Minnesota sports, and that seat no longer features a safety belt.
Politics
Minn. offers free public school tuition. Now private colleges want help for their students, too.
Minn.'s 'uncommitted' vote on Super Tuesday could be warning sign to Democrats in the fall
Trump granted clemency to Medicare fraudsters before vowing to cut entitlement program abuse
Lawmakers spent big to keep Minnesota nursing home in private hands. It didn't work.
Nation
Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies
United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
World
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Famine is said to be imminent in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again
Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
Curious Minnesota
Skid-steers, Softsoap and Nerf: 8 more Minnesota inventions that changed the world
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Why does Maplewood have such an odd shape?
What roles did Minnesota's Native American chiefs play? And who were some notable ones?
Celebs
David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68
Model and actor Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home is destroyed in fire
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
New photos show Timothée Chalamet on set as Bob Dylan
Inspired
Owner of Hopkins doggie day care shares tips for helping pups learn good manners
Annandale sisters, born deaf, win contest with cochlear implant idea
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Wait what? The strangest home inspection photos of 2019
Here are 20 photos featuring the wackiest things home inspectors saw this year.