Sports

High school league votes to let transgender athletes pick their teams
After months of review, the Minnesota State High School League voted Thursday to let transgender athletes play on the sports teams that best align with their gender identity.
Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly
After the Minnesota Twins announced that the team signed Torii Hunter to a one-year contract, he and a reporter had a terse exchange over his views on gay marriage.
Vikings ready to spend more on stadium to snag pro soccer team
Minnesota's NFL franchise is competing against a group led by former UnitedHealth CEO William McGuire to bring a Major League Soccer team to Minneapolis.
A person familiar with the negotiations says Torii Hunter has agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract to return to the Minnesota Twins.
Minneapolis still aiming for spot in pro soccer expansion
League officials will be meeting this weekend to talk about the future of top level U.S. soccer. The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota United are interested in owning a team.
Peterson's appeal hearing to continue Thursday
Adrian Peterson is seeking reinstatement after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for the rest of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
Minnesota opens 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails
The state Department of Natural Resources announced Monday the trails are officially open, although many don't have enough snow for riding.
The Gophers finished the regular season on Saturday with a loss to Wisconsin. They'll find out which bowl game wants them next Sunday.