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Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity
A New York-based art research firm believes a painting purchased from a garage sale in Minnetonka for $50 is by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. But the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has twice denied its authenticity.
Daughter of ‘skiing savant’ speaks to coach’s legacy as Lindsey Vonn makes comeback
At the age of 99, Erich Sailer is still out at the slopes, cheering on his progeny and granddaughters, Lulu and Greta, who are now training under one of Lindsey Vonn’s former coaches. Martina Sailer said her dad always has a crowd of kids looking for feedback at the bottom of the hill.
Jaguars hire Vikings assistant Grant Udinski, 29, as offensive coordinator
The Jacksonville Jaguars are assembling one of the NFL’s youngest coaching staffs. Head coach Liam Coen has hired Minnesota assistant Grant Udinski as his offensive coordinator. The 39-year-old Coen, however, plans to call plays during his Jaguars tenure. The 29-year-old Udinski comes to Jacksonville after spending three years working under Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and getting two promotions.
Edwards leads Minnesota against Portland after 41-point game
Minnesota hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 127-114 win against the Houston Rockets. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season for the teams. Minnesota is 4-3 against the Northwest Division, and Portland is 4-5 against division opponents.
Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement, which includes a mutual option for 2026, had not been finalized.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell awarded AP NFL Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell beat out Dan Campbell for AP NFL Coach of the Year after leading the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins with quarterback Sam Darnold. Josh Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. 
It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.