Sports

Mpls. council panel OKs plan to cover some Super Bowl costs
Security takes the biggest share of the total excess cost to the city estimated at $5 million. The Super Bowl Host Committee says donations will cover it.
To volunteer during Super Bowl week, jump through hoops
It's not enough to want to volunteer to represent Minnesota as a volunteer during Super Bowl Week. You'll have to surrender some dignity first.
Charlie Coyle scored off a miscue by Jake Allen, Devan Dubnyk made 28 saves and the Wild stayed alive with a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.
Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon on a good day for U.S. runners
Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui won the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 37 seconds. Kenyan policewoman Edna Kiplagat won the women's race in 2:21:52, needing only one try in Boston to add it to wins in London, New York and Los Angeles.
Target Field changes public suite policy
After the scandal that rocked the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority use of U.S. Bank Stadium suites, the board that runs Target Field changed its policy.
Edmundson's OT winner sends Allen, Blues past Wild 2-1
Joel Edmundson scored for St. Louis at 17:48 of the extra period, Jake Allen made a career-high 51 saves and the Blues stole Game 1 of their first-round playoff series from the Wild with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night.