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Play ball: St. Paul Saints tickets go on sale
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the St. Paul Saints' first season in their new Lowertown ballpark.
Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2. Despite that setback, the Wild have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
Dallas Seavey wins 3rd Iditarod in 4 Years
The 28-year-old Seavey finished the race early Wednesday. He completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race in eight days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and six seconds.
Lindsey Vonn, Kjetil Jansrud win World Cup downhill titles
Vonn, who grew up racing gates in the suburban Twin Cities, is now the all-time women's World Cup leader with 66 race wins. Another trophy could come on Thursday.
49ers linebacker quits after 1 season, citing safety concerns
Concerns over possible brain injuries prompted Chris Borland to end his NFL career. Borland, 24, said, "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health."
The University of Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team has earned a bid to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2009.
The Minnesota women's basketball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons.
Mpls. appears certain to win Major League Soccer franchise
MLS Commissioner Don Garber confirmed that the league is discussing awarding a franchise to former United Health CEO Bill McGuire, who owns the minor league Minnesota United team.
Kentucky, undefeated so far, is the #1 seed overall. Indiana, Texas, LSU, Purdue and UCLA made it on to the bracket; Colorado State, Temple, Old Dominion and Richmond missed the cut.
March Madness: Keeping society sane since 1908
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