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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.
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Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.
Wild-Sharks game preview: Minnesota returns from layoff in need of a win
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.
Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
Brayden Point scored his 42nd goal of the season to break a second-period tie, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Local
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Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Reusse: Dark cloud looming over the Twins as season begins
Business
It's a tough time to be a food startup. How Minnesota brands hope to reach the next level.
Minnesota carnival operator ordered to pay $210K in back wages for breaking H-2B visa laws
Winona auto parts maker to close, will lay off about 125 workers
Kraft Heinz earns federal money to decarbonize its Velveeta plant in Minnesota
Opinion
Editorial counterpoint: Let Moriarty pursue her state trooper case without interference
Create deterrent for copper wire theft
Editorial cartoon: Boeing CEO ejects
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Variety
From Minnesota to Broadway: Here are 7 shows that launched in the land of 10,000 lights
Even common birds like the bluebird are full of mysteries
Move over, Bloody Mary — it's time for a Bunny Mary
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Laura Yuen
Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
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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.
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An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career
Cory Provus grew up with a mission to become a broadcaster in order to live out his love of sports. A new challenge awaits him with the Twins in 2024.
Politics
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers; customers could pay the price
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
Nation
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?
Baltimore bridge collapse: Ships carrying cars and heavy equipment need to find a new harbor
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats' VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
World
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
Two men plead not guilty for alleged role in freezing deaths of Indian family at border
French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
Curious Minnesota
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Celebs
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
Inspired
Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
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What's holding Minnesota kids' attention these days? Surprise, it's chess.
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Wild sign St. Cloud State defenseman and 2021 Mr. Hockey winner
The Wild signed St. Cloud State defenseman Jack Peart to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins next season.
PWHL Minnesota beats Montreal 3-2 in shootout before lengthy break
The team came back from a 2-0 deficit to win before taking a nearly monthlong break for the world championships.
Wild fall to Blues 5-4 in overtime to lose more ground in playoff hunt
They blew two leads and have the potential to fall further behind with a four-day break coming up.
Souhan: Eden Prairie's Leddy celebrates 1,000 against team that drafted him
It's been a long time since Nick Leddy played for a Minnesota team, but a homecoming for his 1,000th NHL game was an emotional moment in more ways than one.
With four-day break looming, Wild need a win to keep pace
Getting past the Blues on Saturday will be vital for the Wild, who are guaranteed to lose ground in the playoff race next week.
Wild vs. Blues preview: Season series finale is a must-win
The teams are battling for playoff seeding in the Western Conference with time quickly running out.
Big chance, big fail. Wild lose 6-0, miss opportunity in playoff chase.
Beating the Kings would have moved the Wild within one point of the final playoff spot. Instead, they fell behind quickly, yielded two own goals and replaced Marc-Andre Fleury midgame.
Wild defenseman Brodin undergoes MRI, misses Kings game
The extent of Jonas Brodin's absence on a depleted blue line is unclear; Dakota Mermis filled Brodin's lineup spot.
Live: Wild vs. Kings. Follow it with Gameview
The Wild played the second of back-to-back games in California. Tap here for play-by-play, scoring updates and scores from other NHL games.
Wild blank Ducks in Gustavsson's return; Brodin injured on hit
A nearly wholesale lineup shuffle occurred after a ho-hum first period and the Wild responded by running away from the lowly Ducks. Victory came at a price, however.