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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."
Local
Old guard of St. Paul's historic W. 7th neighborhood seeks to connect with newer residents
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Did Bundt cake originate in Minnesota?
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Sports
Edwards might be showing youth at the wrong moment
Twins top Rangers 5-3 to run winning streak to four games
New Gophers QB takes teammates down South for training, bonding
Lynx roll past Liberty in nationally televised game
Business
Embroiled in lawsuits from wildfires, Xcel faces tradeoffs of safety vs. cost
Ex-Honeywell engineer's invention could power EVs. Could it be weaponized, too?
Gen Z is doing better financially than baby boomers at their age and saving for retirement
Some investing clichés are more valuable than others
Opinion
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State provides parity for abortion coverage
Editorial cartoon: SCOTUS justice traits
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: A tale of two teams as Twins get Duran back while Wolves stumble
After giving up home runs in three straight showings, closer Jhoan Duran protected the Twins' 3-2 lead Friday and 5-3 lead Saturday, giving fans who showed up to get his bobblehead something special.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Wolves' stand-in coach with stand-up timing faces biggest test yet
The Timberwolves, down 0-2, will need the comedic timing and sharp strategies of Micah Nori, who made fans with his choice of words in halftime interviews.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Wolves should be motivated by curses of Dallas star Doncic
The Timberwolves have lacked a spark in the NBA Western Conference final series.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Wolves of '03-04 form ominous example for the '23-24 team
Wally Sczcerbiak and Gary Trent's advice to the team in the Western Conference finals: This chance can pass quickly.
Politics
Hillary Clinton has some tough words for Democrats, and for women
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden
What was in the Minnesota Legislature's 1,400-page-plus 'omnibus prime' bill?
Trump is courting Libertarian activists and trying to ensure they're not drawn to RFK Jr.'s campaign
Nation
Wife of Justice Alito called upside-down flag 'signal of distress'
Biden's message to West Point graduates: You're being asked to tackle threats 'like none before'
Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
Forecasters warn Oklahoma may see tornadoes; Texas could bake in triple-digit temperatures
World
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue
Scuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza
Strong earthquake hits Vanuatu but no reports of tsunami risk or damage
Rapper Nicki Minaj says Dutch police told her they found pot in bags
Curious Minnesota
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Celebs
Rapper Nicki Minaj says Dutch police told her they found pot in bags
Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says
Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World,' dies at 95
Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's top honor
Inspired
Minneapolis program sparks youth careers through community projects
Good Trouble aims to forge healthier paths for struggling youth
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