Sports

St. Paul Saints energized city, businesses and civic leaders say
The minor league team scored big when it came to ticket sales. City leaders and businesses say the new ballpark has also been good for downtown St. Paul.
Medtronic buys naming rights for Vikings stadium plaza
The medical device giant said Monday it reached a 10-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings to name the space in front of the new stadium Medtronic Plaza.
NBA star Moses Malone dead at 60
The 6-foot-10 Malone earned the moniker "Chairman of the Boards" for his rebounding prowess.
Minnesota mom educates kids about importance of helmets
"No Helmet No Ride" is a program designed to educate middle and high school-age students on the importance of helmet use while on bikes, boards and blades.
Timberwolves coach Saunders hospitalized in cancer treatment
Flip Saunders has been hospitalized for testing and treatment following a setback in his fight with cancer, leaving his leadership roles with the Minnesota Timberwolves indefinitely to focus on his health.
The quest ends: Serena Williams upset by Roberta Vinci in U.S. Open semifinal
Serena Williams lost to the unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy in three sets, ending her history-making run for the first calendar grand slam since 1988.
DNR chief: No guarantees for Mille Lacs winter walleye season
Gov. Dayton wants an ice fishing season for Lake Mille Lacs walleye, but DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says he won't decide until he sees the results of a key fall fish survey.
Vikings detail plans for new training headquarters
The Vikings on Friday laid out a vision for a nearly 200-acre headquarters campus in Eagan. The team also just signed a three-year extension for its training camp in Mankato.
The Minnesota Twins are still in contention for the post-season and still have a long home stand later this month.