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Wild blow big lead in Dallas, but win 6-5 in shootout

The Wild led 5-1 in the third period before the Stars roared back to force the extra session. Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Frederick Gaudreau scored for the Wild in the shootout, with Gaudreau's finish standing up as the clincher.

Barron, Scheifele score in 3rd period, Jets beat Ducks

Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele celebrates his goal against the Ducks with teammates during the third period Sunday

Morgan Barron and Mark Scheifele scored a pair of quick goals in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Sunday.

Varlamov makes 21 saves as Islanders blank Blackhawks 3-0

Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov makes a save against the Blackhawks Sunday

Matt Martin, Zach Parise and Brock Nelson scored second-period goals and Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves as the New York Islanders downed the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Sunday night.

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Seniors can struggle with driving in difficult conditions, but few are taking advantage of driving classes aimed at helping them adjust.

Driving classes aim to keep Minnesota seniors safe, but few are taking them

African leadership conference in Minneapolis this week

Anti-drug grant aimed at BIPOC students causes rift in Faribault

Ex-Mayo nurse's real estate empire was a fraud, feds say

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Sports

Vikings safety Camryn Bynum intercepted a pass intended for Jets wide receiver Corey Davis to end Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Escape artists: Vikings perform more last-minute magic to beat Jets, go 10-2

Scoggins: On off day, Cousins takes hits, makes throws when they matter

Pinstripe Bowl will require Gophers to adapt a different state of mind

Five Extra Points: White just another backup QB; Vikings lucky (and good)

Business

Actors performed in the radio production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” during a private holiday party hosted by Summit Mortgage for its staff Wedne

Office parties are back in the Twin Cities, bringing cheer

Shoppers flock to Christmas tree farms: 'Is this one too chonky?'

Twin Cities heating and cooling firm Genz-Ryan exits home construction

Nursing strike would weaken Minnesota hospitals financially

Opinion

Anti-abortion advocates celebrate outside the Supreme Court building on June 24 after the court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abo

A failed try to stoke abortion controversy

U of M should welcome diverse views on '1619'

Editorial Counterpoint: Improving on the job Iowa, N.H. do won't be easy

Readers Write: Minneapolis schools, Montessori schools, lunch shaming, boarding schools, light rail

Variety

Mary Ann Goens-Bradley and Greg Hanka raced for the pickleball at the Northeast Recreation Center in Minneapolis.

Yuen: Outdoor pickleball nets have come down for the season, but you can still play

A DNA test taught me about my dog — and some new vocabulary words

Meet the winning bakers of the 20th annual Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest

Red Hot Chili Peppers to hit U.S. Bank Stadium in April with the Strokes

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Patrick Reusse

Reusse: Wild still searching for some doggone consistency

In a 4-3 loss that showcased how much the Wild are still figuring out what kind of team they are, a new face with an exciting pedigree offered some fun for the fans.

Jim Souhan

Souhan: Wild open season with a stinker — and it smells like trouble

The Minnesota Wild wanted to remind everyone that they were a playoff team last year. They reminded everyone that they were a terrible playoff team last year.

Chip Scoggins

Scoggins: Stanley Cup? Wild's season looks more like 'competitive rebuild'

Plans for this season sound an awful lot like GM Bill Guerin's need to extricate the Wild from the albatross buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter while remaining relevant.