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Mumps the word: Players hope NHL can contain latest outbreak
On Monday, the Minnesota Wild announced forwards Zach Parise and Jason Pominville and assistant coach Scott Stevens were diagnosed with the highly contagious disease and must miss at least three games.
St. Paul Ballet dances a duet with boxing gym
When the dancers and boxers became neighbors, they realized they had a lot to learn from each other.
The Minnesota Vikings said Tuesday the team will not exercise its option on Peterson's contract, which makes him an unrestricted free agent on March 9. Officials said they would continue discussions with Peterson's agents.
17-year-old transgender boy wins Texas girls' wrestling championship
Mack Beggs is prohibited from competing against boys, under Texas rules. His controversial win comes soon after President Trump rescinded Obama administration guidelines on transgender students.
New chair joins U.S. Bank Stadium board, new CEO appointed
The incoming chair of the agency that runs U.S. Bank Stadium urged state officials to act quickly if they want to restructure the stadium panel.
American Birkebeiner ski race canceled
Warm weather and a lack of snow have forced organizers to cancel the annual Birkebeiner cross country ski race near Hayward, Wisconsin.
Vikings' stadium board at full strength after resignations
The oversight body for the Minnesota Vikings' stadium is back at full strength after controversy surrounding its use of luxury suites sparked a leadership exodus.
After a miserable season last year, the Gopher men's basketball team has managed quite a turnaround.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off for the next week because of the NBA All-Star break.
Ted Mondale quits stadium authority amid suites controversy
Mondale, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, resigned hours after authority chair Michele Kelm-Helgen stepped down amid criticism agency leaders used U.S. Bank Stadium suites to entertain family and friends.