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U.S. Pond Hockey Championships draws crowds to Lake Nokomis

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships draws crowds to Lake Nokomis

Organizers of the championships project 3,000 pond hockey players are participating, as well as thousands of spectators.
by Nicole Ki

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Inside the world of cornhole playing with Minnesota's first professional player

Inside the world of cornhole playing with Minnesota's first professional player

Lexi Hugeback is Minnesota's first professional cornhole player, and according to her, cornhole isn't just a game where you throw a beanbag into a hole in a board — it's a game of the mind.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year

Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year

The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, an unsurprising decision on the veteran coach after a dismal finish by his defense.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Now Jan. 17, 2023

Minnesota Now Jan. 17, 2023

We talk education funding, a potential St. Cloud medical school and jail staffing shortages. Also: Here’s how to connect with nature year-round, plus a Lynx star’s retirement announcement.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Retiring Lynx star Maya Moore Irons reflects on legacy on and off the court

Retiring Lynx star Maya Moore Irons reflects on legacy on and off the court

The Minnesota Lynx star and Olympic champion announced Monday that she will officially retire from professional basketball after stepping away four years ago. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Moore about the story and her legacy as she moves on from a career in basketball.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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4-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires at 33

4-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires at 33

Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from prison by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020.
by The Associated Press

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