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Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
HBCU Tennessee State's development of Division I programs is particularly meaningful in Minnesota.
Twins edge Orioles 1-0 behind Bailey Ober's latest gem, Joey Gallo's home run
The offense went quiet again, but it didn't matter as three Twins pitchers completed a three-hit shutout.
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Edina's Hilary Lunke was the best story in professional golf 20 years ago. Today, she's hustling to keep up with a busy family and only rarely showing off those wicked short-game skills.
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
High school leaders everywhere: If you need another reminder to sharpen your communication protocols, here it is. Kids lose when parents and coaches battle.
Lynx top Mercury 86-76, continue to climb in WNBA standings
Diamond Miller scored a career-high 25 points as the Lynx won for the seventh time in 10 games.
Souhan: From winning games to drawing fans, Aurora keep exceeding expectations
Another sellout and victory sends them into the USL W playoffs undefeated for the second straight season.
Wit, wisdom and howls: Meet 'The Dutchman' of Minnesota's most 'sturgeony' fishing resort
"The Dutchman" howls like a wolf and likens himself to "Barbara Walters with a fishing pole." He'll teach you how to catch "dinos" on the Rainy River.
Loons erupt for 4-1 win over Portland
Reynoso scored twice and Hlongwane had a goal and an assist in the second half.
Gophers' next big hope at QB loves his family, football and fishing
Athan Kaliakmanis is an Antioch, Ill., native who is soaking up the outdoors in Minnesota while getting ready for training camp.
Wild stay quiet on first day of NHL free agency
Minnesota picked up Vinni Lettieri and Jake Lucchini on short two-way deals, but lost four other players.
Timberwolves aimed for solid, not splashy free agents
The Wolves kept an eye on the future by prioritizing younger talent on team-friendly contracts.
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier selected to third WNBA All-Star Game
The team's leading scorer will be one of the reserves at the league's showcase July 15 in Las Vegas.
Twins games will remain on Bally Sports for remainder of 2023 season
Diamond Sports Group made a payment of several million dollars to the team by Saturday's deadline.
Twins' Royce Lewis headed back to injured list because of strained oblique
The team is hopeful that he won't miss more than the minimum 10 days after he hurt himself running to first.
Minnesota Whitecaps' future unclear as new women's pro hockey league forms
The Whitecaps have been part of the Premier Hockey Federation, which was absorbed by the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association in the forming of the newly announced league.
Life in the dirt: The star architect rebooting Interlachen Country Club
Andrew Green has made a name for himself redesigning iconic golf courses. His work at Interlachen is deeply inspired by the original design of the legendary Donald Ross.
Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43 and ready to play on Centre Court again
Asked two days before her 24th Wimbledon begins whether she's still excited to play tennis at this level, Venus Williams quickly answered: ''It's so much fun.''
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: From winning games to drawing fans, Aurora keep exceeding expectations
Another sellout and victory sends them into the USL W playoffs undefeated for the second straight season.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Edina's Hilary Lunke was the best story in professional golf 20 years ago. Today, she's hustling to keep up with a busy family and only rarely showing off those wicked short-game skills.
Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium paid off as of today, two decades early
Vikings will open training camp July 29; tickets go on sale Friday
Neal: Former Gopher Tapeh strives to help his native Liberia through schools and coffee beans
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely for violating the gambling policy and a fourth gets 6 games
Wild
Wild stay quiet on first day of NHL free agency
Matt Dumba, Ryan Reaves become free agents as Wild cut ties with Sam Steel
Wild willfully focus on center position in draft
Wild assistant's son among Minnesotans taken in NHL draft
Gophers
Gophers' next big hope at QB loves his family, football and fishing
Souhan: U coach wants to entertain and win, with Braun leading way
Future Gopher Moore is first Minnesota player chosen in draft
Standout edge rusher from Rogers chooses Oklahoma over Gophers
Wolves
Timberwolves aimed for solid, not splashy free agents
Timberwolves add Troy Brown, Shake Milton in free agency, re-sign Alexander-Walker
Timberwolves set a course as NBA free agency starts Friday
Wolves waive Prince to create more room below luxury tax
Loons
Loons erupt for 4-1 win over Portland
Souhan: From winning games to drawing fans, Aurora keep exceeding expectations
Minnesota United signs St. Louis Park grad to MLS deal
Loons' Dibassy could make first start against Portland
Lynx
Lynx top Mercury 86-76, continue to climb in WNBA standings
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier selected to third WNBA All-Star Game
Lynx-Phoenix game preview
Collier scores 31 points, including OT game-winner, as Lynx edge Storm
Twins
Twins edge Orioles 1-0 behind Bailey Ober's latest gem, Joey Gallo's home run
Twins games will remain on Bally Sports for remainder of 2023 season
Twins' Royce Lewis headed back to injured list because of strained oblique
Twins start fresh, rout Orioles 8-1 to end three-game losing streak
High Schools
Neal: In ugly Orono hockey brawl, it's the kids who lost — again
Scoggins: Black hockey players see new path to college, step forward for players of color
All-Metro Sports Awards: Here are the 2023 winners
Anderson: Pumping gas, landing bass. Two Minnesota teen anglers make history
Outdoors
Wit, wisdom and howls: Meet 'The Dutchman' of Minnesota's most 'sturgeony' fishing resort
Anderson: Pumping gas, landing bass. Two Minnesota teen anglers make history
Gophers' next big hope at QB loves his family, football and fishing
Conflict sprouts over wild mushroom hunting as DNR considers bag limits
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Conor Daly is replacing Simon Pagenaud for the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
Simon Pagenaud will miss the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio on Sunday after flipping seven times during a harrowing wreck in practice a day earlier, leaving veteran driver Conor Daly to step into his Meyer Shank Racing ride on short notice.
History says highly touted rookie tight ends don't always make a major impact right away
This rookie class of tight ends already made quite an impact on the draft.
Canterbury Park: Race results, predictions, Star Tribune stories
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Canterbury Park results for Saturday, July 1
Winners and payouts from an eight-race card.