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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.
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."
With plenty of competition, 2020 Vikings rank among most frustrating
These Vikings have shown themselves to be good enough to be considered frustrating.
Souhan postgame: Yes, the Vikings somehow won on Sunday
Do you believe in this team, after watching them almost lose to Jacksonville at home in a game they desperately needed to win?
Vikings LB Kendricks tweaks injured calf during warmups, ruled out vs. Jaguars
Cleveland, Thielen return to action; Mattison among six on inactive list
The Vikings want to be "smart" with running back Dalvin Cook's workload after his ankle injury last week, coach Mike Zimmer said. Alexander Mattison's absence will test that.
Souhan pregame: Why the Vikings should worry about the Jaguars
The Vikings today face an inferior opponent at U.S. Bank Stadium. What could go wrong?
Vikings' Mattison sidelined for Sunday's game
Dalvin Cook's primary backup won't play against the Jaguars after being deactivated on Saturday.
Local
Meet the affordable housing champion fighting for St. Paul's West Side
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
Lakeville teachers, district reach tentative contract agreement
Stillwater outdoor educator turns nature nerdery into TikTok gold
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Sports
Pure joy of Minnesota fans during Game 2 was beautiful to behold
Souhan: Wolves best team in the NBA, even if they can't say it yet
Mailbag: Where did J.J. McCarthy rank on Vikings QB draft list?
Ten clutch points: Barkley says 'series is a wrap. Minnesota is better.'
Business
Sun Country Airlines' profit dented as COVID-era federal funding expires, sending airport fees up
Cat & Jack in Canada: Target expands kids brand in Hudson Bay and considers other international markets
Ryan will equip worksites with Narcan as more construction companies address mental health
Minneapolis' Castlelake investment firm getting $1.5B infusion from Canadian global asset manager
Opinion
Why we protested at the University of Minnesota
Getting back to basics on free speech
David Banks: What Ecclesiastes said, approximately
Overcome objections, keep DEI on track
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Variety
Famed Twin Cities baker sets cupcakes aside to write bestselling 'Minnesota spicy' romance novels
Guthrie's 'Skeleton Crew' reveals the pain and resilience of auto plant workers during the foreclosure crisis
SPCO musicians vote no confidence in leadership: 'It feels like we're dying'
Peter Macon goes from North High School to Emmy Award to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
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Brooks: Kristi Noem's puppy tale reads even worse in print
The only thing worse than puppy killing excerpts? Puppy killing in full detail.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Wolves best team in the NBA, even if they can't say it yet
The Timberwolves need 10 more victories to win a championship and have the right to call themselves the NBA's best team. The rest of us don't have to wait to say it.
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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.
La Velle E. Neal III
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.
Politics
Minnesota Senate to hold ethics hearing on Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary arrest
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
Nation
Biden condemns current antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance during college protests and Gaza war
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town and causes 1 death as powerful storms hit central US
World
Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
China's Xi visits Pyrenees mountains, in a personal gesture by France's Macron
Curious Minnesota
Why did the Minneapolis Lakers basketball team move to Los Angeles?
Listen: What Minnesota inventions have shaped modern life?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?
Celebs
Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín's 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Peter Macon goes from North High School to Emmy Award to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'
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
St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
Centennial High School senior highlights Native American community in new mural
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