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College men's hockey: Minnesota Duluth wins second straight title
Parker Mackay had a goal and an assist, Hunter Shepard stopped 18 shots and Minnesota Duluth won its second straight college hockey title, beating Massachusetts 3-0 on Saturday night.
Photos: Minnesota United begins new era at Allianz Field
Minnesota United kicked off a new era of soccer in the Twin Cities on Saturday with the debut of Allianz Field in St. Paul.
Frozen Four final pits defending champ UMD versus upstart UMass
The championship features a contrasting matchup of programs on opposite ends of the success spectrum. The defending champion UMD Bulldogs are the seventh team to reach the final in three consecutive years.
Vikings, Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension
The Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Adam Thielen have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension valued at $64 million.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Jeff Rueter for a preview of the big game. Rueter covers Minnesota United for The Athletic.
Minnesota United groundskeeper ready for home opener -- and a snowstorm
Minnesota United plays its first match at the new Allianz Field in St. Paul this weekend, filled with ambition not just for the team, but for the very ground on which it will play.
Minnesota Duluth beats Providence 4-1 in men's Frozen Four semifinals
The Bulldogs also became the first team to reach three consecutive championship games since Boston College from 2006-08. Minnesota Duluth lost 3-2 to Denver in the 2017 championship game.
Twins postpone Tigers series opener due to wintry weather
The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month.