Twins statues at Target Field get sweatersJanuary 20, 2013 12:41 PMJust in time for the state's latest cold snap, a handful of statues of classic Minnesota Twins players outside Target Field will be outfitted with custom-knit sweaters, hats and scarves.
Teams gather in Mpls. for US Pond HockeyJanuary 18, 2013 5:16 PMBy Elizabeth DunbarHockey players from across the country have descended on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis for the annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
Metro PFLAG event focuses on gay athletesJanuary 18, 2013 4:10 PMBy Tim PostA Twin Cities group that advocates for gay and lesbian students held its annual conference at Hamline University on Friday.
Play9min 55secWild radio announcer Bob Kurtz on start of NHL seasonJanuary 18, 2013 8:14 AMBy Laura YuenOn the eve of the long-delayed NHL season opener, we'll check in with Bob Kurtz, radio play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Wild.
MSFA outlines schedule for picking builder for Vikings stadiumJanuary 18, 2013 8:00 AMBy Tim NelsonThe Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority met this morning in Minneapolis. They talked about the schedule for picking a construction manager, about the first 18 firms to win work as subcontractors under the design services agreement, and about the equity plan to ensure minorities, women and low income workers get a piece of the stadium building…
Armstrong in his own words: 'I'm a flawed character'January 18, 2013 6:16 AMHe was certain his "fate was sealed" when longtime friend, training partner and trusted lieutenant George Hincapie, who was along for the ride on all seven of Armstrong's Tour de France wins from 1999-2005, was forced to give him up to anti-doping authorities.
Photos: Training for the biathlonJanuary 18, 2013 4:00 AMNational Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.
Play3min 46secNational Guard members train, compete for biathlonJanuary 18, 2013 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonNational Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.
Armstrong admits doping to OprahJanuary 17, 2013 8:32 PMHe did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped.
Target Center target: $121M update for Timberwolves homeJanuary 16, 2013 12:00 AMBy Tim NelsonThe city of Minneapolis updated its Target Center renovation project site today, and it included this tidbit: contractor Mortenson now projects $97 million in construction alone, and a total cost of $121 million with all the "soft costs" thrown in.