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Minnesota Lynx to retire jersey number of legend Maya Moore
The Minnesota Lynx are planning to retire the number of longtime star Maya Moore at a home game against the Indiana Fever on Aug. 24.
Twins home opener celebrations to include memorial for Burnsville responders
The Minnesota Twins play the Cleveland Guardians in their April 4 home opener. Celebrations throughout the day mark the start of the season and will commemorate the three fallen Burnsville first responders.
Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah
Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104. Naz Reid added 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting but did not play after halftime due to a head injury.
Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling
In a two-to-one ruling Monday, the appeals panel overturned an earlier decision from a Ramsey County District Court judge, who ruled in Cooper’s favor. The panel stated her claims should be decided at trial.
Minnesota Gophers basketball teams earn berths in NIT, WNIT
The University of Minnesota men’s and women’s basketball teams are heading to the postseason, with berths in the National Invitation Tournament and Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
Jessie Diggins is a U.S. cross-country ski powerhouse after 2nd World Cup win
Jessie Diggins, age 32, won her first Olympic gold medal in 2018 in South Korea and has now captured two World Cup titles, blowing past European skiers who typically dominate cross-country skiing.
Minnesota United end seven-game winless streak against LAFC, win 2-0 behind Eric Ramsay’s debut
Robin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored a goal, and Minnesota United ended a seven-game winless streak against LAFC with a 2-0 victory in coach Eric Ramsay’s debut for the Loons.
Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2
Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Kyrou and Schenn also scored in regulation as St. Louis earned its third straight win.
Edwards scores 31 and Conley tallies 25 in his return to Utah to help Timberwolves top Jazz
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points despite a twisted ankle, Mike Conley added a season-high 25 points in his return to Utah, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the struggling Jazz 119-100 on Saturday night.