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Amanda Kessel returns to Gophers women's hockey team

Star player Amanda Kessel returns to the University of Minnesota women's hockey team after a long hiatus.

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For pro athletes, knowing when it's time to call it quits

For pro athletes, knowing when it's time to call it quits

Earlier in the season, many suggested Peyton Manning was through and should retire. He has since rebounded and will lead his Denver Broncos against the Carolina Panthers in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl.
by Tom Goldman

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Photos: In Duluth, youth league hockey is an outdoor-only sport

Photos: In Duluth, youth league hockey is an outdoor-only sport

Duluth has seven independent youth hockey organizations that play at their own volunteer-run neighborhood rinks. One big advantage is that outdoor hockey -- when parents maintain the rinks and the city pays for water and lights -- is largely free.
by Derek Montgomery

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Vikings: 90 percent of seat licenses sold in new stadium

Vikings: 90 percent of seat licenses sold in new stadium

About 50,000 of the Vikings stadium's 65,000 seats are covered by seat licenses which run from about $500 to nearly $9,500 per seat.
by Tim Nelson

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Schroeder captures 4th Beargrease marathon title

Schroeder captures 4th Beargrease marathon title

Musher Nathan Schroeder and his dogs arrived at Billy's Bar in Rice Lake, Minn., just before 6 a.m. to win the 32nd running of the sled race.
by The Associated Press

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NHL suspends Flames' Wideman indefinitely for hit on official

Wideman said he was in pain after being hit during the game against Nashville, and was just trying to get off the ice. He added that he couldn't avoid linesman Don Henderson.
by The Associated Press

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Twinsfest a chance to look ahead at upcoming season

Baseball fans will gather at TwinsFest this weekend ahead of the 2016 season.

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Dying breed? Costs, commitment take a toll on Minnesota sled dog racers

Dying breed? Costs, commitment take a toll on Minnesota sled dog racers

Lots of people still raise sled dogs, but there are fewer Midwestern mushers putting in the time and money required to run long races like the John Beargrease marathon, which starts Sunday.
by Dan Kraker

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Photos: Sled dog racers prep for John Beargrease marathon

Photos: Sled dog racers prep for John Beargrease marathon

In a time when the number of kennels is decreasing and many mushers are giving up racing, Colleen and Ward Wallin continue to invest in the sport and industry.
by Derek Montgomery

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