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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.
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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.
Gophers gain experienced FCS linebacker Jack Gibbens
Gibbens could lend some veteran stability to the Gophers' young defense in 2021.
Local
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After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
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Sports
Five things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North
Buxton pulled from Twins game with knee soreness
U's Christie enters transfer portal after previously declaring for draft
Twins go dark on Comcast in dispute between company and Bally Sports
Business
Congress slams UnitedHealth's cybersecurity, calls company 'a monopoly on steroids'
Food companies keep pushing protein. How much do we actually need?
Minnesota bankruptcy law firm files for bankruptcy after losing fight with another bankruptcy firm
Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
Opinion
In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Counterpoint: Minnesota is on the right path
R.T. Rybak: We needn't be bound by caucuses
Republican plans for cutting down the Fed's independence are bubbling up
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: A legend exits the Twin Cities pro boxing scene
At age 40, after 40 bouts and one world championship, Caleb Truax is retiring from fighting and jumping into the real estate ring.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: This Wolves team is why we love to watch sports
Their cohesiveness and passion have shined in the playoffs so far — and provide a reminder for why we get captivated by sports.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Kristi Noem's tale of killing her dog backfires
Noem shoots, Noem scores few fans for her approach to dog training.