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Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that

Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that

First Strokes, a nonprofit based in New York City, is helping students learn water safety skills and how to swim. They offer free swimming lessons for teens — taught by other teens.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson discuss Minnesota sports scene

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson discuss Minnesota sports scene

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checks in with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson to discuss what’s new for the Twins, Vikings and Lynx, as well as in the world of golf.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Cook, in just six years with the Vikings, reached third on the franchise all-time rushing list with 5,993 yards. He's fifth in rushing attempts (1,282) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (47).
by The Associated Press

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Randy Arozarena hits leadoff homer in 9th, Rays beat Twins 2-1

Randy Arozarena hits leadoff homer in 9th, Rays beat Twins 2-1

Randy Arozarena homered leading off ninth inning to give the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. 
by The Associated Press

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Twins get good news on Royce Lewis after scary somersault, face-first landing

Twins get good news on Royce Lewis after scary somersault, face-first landing

Royce Lewis gave the Minnesota Twins a scare with an inadvertent somersault and a face-first landing. He said afterward he felt like he “ran into a car backward.” But he had no concussion symptoms or significant injury, just a sore shoulder and a scrape on his forehead.
by The Associated Press

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