Sports

Super Bowl week helps 'shine a light' on human trafficking
High-profile events that draw out-of-town visitors are natural targets for human traffickers. The Super Bowl is no exception. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is among NFL players who have joined the International Justice Mission organization to help fight the atrocities.
No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators at the start of the race in Duluth, checkpoints and the finish in Grand Portage. But, because of the coronavirus pandemic, spectators have been told to stay home and watch the race online.
Women's bubble hockey: NWHL season will be a 2-week sprint
The National Women's Hockey League begins its sprint of a season in a quarantined bubble Saturday in Lake Placid, New York. Each of the league's six teams play five times in eight days.
More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus
Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continued. Among the Wolves with COVID-19 issues: Karl-Anthony Towns, who said he tested positive.
 High school winter sports resume play 
MPR News guest host and reporter Dan Kraker talked to high school coaches and a sports doctor about what it’s like playing hockey, basketball and other winter sports during a pandemic. 
COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know
Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.