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UMD, ex-hockey coach reach $4.5 million settlement
Shannon Miller will receive more than $2 million, with the balance going to her attorneys. The university maintains its denial of any wrongdoing.
The family of former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst says he has died of injuries suffered in a workplace accident in northern Minnesota.
Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory
Dan Bailey kicked four field goals and Ifeadi Odenigbo scored Minnesota's second defensive touchdown in three games on Sunday as the Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10.
Nate Gunn ran for three touchdowns and Ryan Schlichte and JD Ekowa each threw for one as Minnesota State Mankato demolished Slippery Rock 58-15 in a Division II national semifinal game on Saturday.
Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog dies at age 75
Minnesota hockey legend Doug Woog, who was a star player for the Gophers before coaching the team for 14 seasons, died Saturday at the age of 75.
St. Cloud State to end football and golf programs, add men’s soccer
The university cited financial pressures and Title IX compliance as reasons for the cuts. Separately, the University of Minnesota Crookston announced an end to its football program.
Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in major events only if they are not implicated in positive doping tests or if their data was not manipulated.
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions
Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 on Sunday to send the Lions to their sixth straight loss.