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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was in jail Sunday on charges of drug possession and receiving and concealing stolen property, after his arrest the night before.
Minnesota high school football, volleyball OK'd for fall seasons
The 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 virus
In 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 season
Kirk 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.
The 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 berth
Eddie 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 Tigers
Detroit 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 Minnesota
Mikko 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 semifinals
Rookie 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.
MSHSL set to revisit decision on restricting fall sports
The Minnesota State High School League will meet Monday to review the decision to cancel some fall sports in the face of COVID-19.