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Winds tear loose Vikings stadium panels, again

Winds tear loose Vikings stadium panels, again

This is the second time high winds have torn loose a section of the new stadium's siding.
by Tim Nelson

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At Minnesota, a boycott is over but tensions are not

At Minnesota, a boycott is over but tensions are not

Tensions ran so high that the players' decision to participate in the Holiday Bowl nearly collapsed a day after it was made. Some pushed to reinstate the boycott.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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After short boycott, Gophers focus on WSU in Holiday Bowl

After short boycott, Gophers focus on WSU in Holiday Bowl

The Gophers are trying to regroup after backing down from their threat to skip this game if 10 teammates suspended after a sexual assault investigation weren't reinstated.
by Associated Press

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Vikings' plane slides off Wisconsin runway, stuck for hours

Airport officials said that a rear wheel on the plane's landing gear slid off the taxiway amid snowy conditions. The Vikings will play the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Wild head to New York on a winning streak

The nine-game winning streak is a franchise record.

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Minnesota Wild building ice rink on top of old Macy's store

Minnesota Wild building ice rink on top of old Macy's store

The team signed a deal Thursday to put team offices in the site of the former Macy's in downtown St. Paul and build a practice rink on top of the building.
by Tim Nelson

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Prosecutors reviewing Gophers assault investigation report

Prosecutors reviewing Gophers assault investigation report

A spokesperson for the Hennepin County attorney declined to comment on whether the review means they might reopen the investigation. Minneapolis police say there are no plans to reopen the case.
by The Associated Press

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Author: Colleges, coaches must take on sexual assault culture

It's unclear if University of Minnesota football players suspended for their sexual conduct understand consent, but the problem goes beyond athletics, an author of a book on rape and college football tells MPR News.

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Minnesota coach Claeys says he risked job by backing players

Minnesota coach Claeys says he risked job by backing players

Before the boycott, Claeys says he told the team "about all the different fallouts" including losing his job, not playing in the bowl game and being viewed by some as "pro sexual assault."
by Tim Nelson and Associated Press

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U football team will play in bowl game, pledges to bring more exposure to issue of sexual violence

U football team will play in bowl game, pledges to bring more exposure to issue of sexual violence

The team has ended its boycott and will return to the practice field to prepare for the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. Ten teammates remain suspended in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
by Peter Cox

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