Sports

Hunt clubbed? Stricter rules, fewer deer for Minnesota hunters
The firearms deer hunt starts Saturday. But tighter kill regulations this season mean lots of hunters may bag nothing more than a walk in the woods.
NFL says Peterson must wait for review process
The NFL has formally begun a review of Adrian Peterson's case for potential punishment under the league's personal conduct policy. Nike also confirmed it has severed its relationship with Peterson.
New Twins manager vows to build fan trust, winning team
Paul Molitor acknowledged the challenges of turning around the squad after four dismal seasons of baseball.
Vikings' Peterson avoids jail in plea agreement
Under the agreement announced during a scheduled court hearing, Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault.
Walker's pro-Packer graffiti erased from Vikings stadium beam
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tried to slip a little secret cheer for his favorite NFL team into the new Vikings stadium, but it didn't work.
Twins name Paul Molitor next manager
The St. Paul native, baseball coach and Hall of Famer had been widely expected to replace fired manager Ron Gardenhire.
Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.
Lauren’s layup
It doesn't really matter that the opposing team wasn't that interested in tight defense; the game wasn't really the point at that point anyway.
The first legal swan hunt in the Mississippi Flyway and the first hunt anywhere that allows trumpeter swans to be legally killed is underway.