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Roger Bannister, first to run mile in under 4 minutes, dies

Roger Bannister, first to run mile in under 4 minutes, dies

Bannister clocked 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds over four laps at Oxford's Iffley Road track on May 6, 1954, to break the 4-minute mile -- a test of speed and endurance that stands as one of the defining sporting achievements of the 20th century.

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An update on local sports

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discuss the Twins most recent acquisition, the University of Minnesota Women's basketball team's tournament prospects, the resurgent Minnesota Wild, a new season for Minnesota United and the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gophers struggle to remain relevant in the State of Hockey

Gophers struggle to remain relevant in the State of Hockey

Once considered the hardest ticket in town to get, University of Minnesota men's hockey has seen a steep drop in fan interest over the past five years.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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Strib: Super Bowl freebies violated ethics code; reimbursement paid

When a big, national event rolls into town -- a national political convention, for example -- a host committee will almost always have a party for the thousands of representatives of the media beforehand. They're an 'ethical disaster' some journalists say.
by Bob Collins

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Can Diggins bring World Cup championship to Minnesota?

Can Diggins bring World Cup championship to Minnesota?

It's been a golden few weeks for Olympic cross-country skier Jessie Diggins. The Afton native spoke to MPR's Cathy Wurzer on All Things Considered.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gold-medal curlers receive hero's welcome in Duluth

Gold-medal curlers receive hero's welcome in Duluth

To chants of "U.S.A," the gold medalists followed a bagpiper into a packed ballroom through a canopy of curling brooms held up by local players.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth welcomes home golden curlers

Duluth welcomes home golden curlers

About 200 well-wishers greeted the U.S. Olympic men's curling team at the Duluth airport Monday evening, after their memorable run to the country's first-ever curling gold.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth set to welcome home Twin Ports Olympians

Duluth set to welcome home Twin Ports Olympians

The Olympians will arrive home to cheering family, friends and fans Monday at 5 p.m. at the Duluth International Airport. They'll be honored Tuesday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
by The Associated Press

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