4min 01secMinnesota high school football, volleyball OK'd for fall seasonsSeptember 21, 2020 11:19 a.m.By Tim Nelson and The Associated PressThe Minnesota State High School League in August decided to postpone those seasons due to COVID-19 but changed course on Monday. Both seasons are expected to start Sept. 28, with an 11-week season for volleyball, and a 10-week season for football.
Vive le Tour! With young winner, thrilling race defies virusSeptember 20, 2020 5:34 p.m.By The Associated PressIn a first, the Tour de France winner wore a face mask on the podium Sunday, bright yellow to match the color of the iconic jersey so snug on his shoulders. 21-year-old Tadej Pogacar is the Tour's youngest champion in 116 years.
Vikings lose to Colts, fall to 0-2 to start seasonSeptember 20, 2020 3:56 p.m.By The Associated PressKirk Cousins had a 0.0 passer rating late into the third quarter, thanks in part to drops. Minnesota now is 0-2 for the first time since 2013 and has lost five of its past six games including last season's playoff loss.
WNBA postpones game between Storm and Lynx due to COVID-19September 20, 2020 3:05 p.m.By The Associated PressThe opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed shortly before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players.
Twins clinch second straight playoff berthSeptember 20, 2020 6:12 a.m.By The Associated PressEddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
Former longtime Twins manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement from TigersSeptember 19, 2020 5:01 p.m.By The Associated PressDetroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night's game against Cleveland, saying he's been “stressed out” and not feeling well. Gardenhire previously spent 13 seasons with the Twins.
Wild captain Koivu's long run comes to an end in MinnesotaSeptember 18, 2020 11:38 a.m.By The Associated PressMikko Koivu’s extraordinary career with the Minnesota Wild is over. The team says it will not resign the 37-year-old Finn, whose contract is expiring. Koivu is the only full-time captain the club has had.
Lynx edge Mercury 80-79 to advance to WNBA semifinalsSeptember 18, 2020 6:01 a.m.By The Associated PressRookie of the year Crystal Dangerfield scored 15 of her 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Phoenix 80-79 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
5min 05secMSHSL set to revisit decision on restricting fall sportsSeptember 16, 2020 4:20 p.m.By Tim NelsonThe Minnesota State High School League will meet Monday to review the decision to cancel some fall sports in the face of COVID-19.
Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after allSeptember 16, 2020 8:30 a.m.By The Associated PressThe Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team. Gophers games will have "significantly reduced" in person attendance at games, following state health guidelines and season tickets will not be offered.
