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Minnesota Lynx top Dallas Wings 96-71, begin prep for postseason run with Phee's return
There’s four games remaining in the league’s regular season, and while the Lynx were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the team remains committed to closing the season off strong. Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win beating Minnesota-native Paige Bueckers.
Robin Lod scores a goal for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with Timbers
Robin Lod scored in the 85th minute for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with the Portland Timbers. Minnesota (14-6-9) is unbeaten in three straight and has three wins in its last five games. 
Lynx clinch home court for playoffs with record 31st win, 94-70 over Sun
Alanna Smith and reserve DiJonai Carrington scored 18 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx clinched the regular-season title with a 94-70 win over the Connecticut Sun. Minnesota also set a franchise record with its 31st win. 
Cortes ejected in chaotic fourth inning as Twins top Padres 7-4 at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins took advantage of a chaotic fourth inning that included a two-run error and the ejection of Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes in a 7-4 win over San Diego. Cortes (2-3) was tossed after a mound visit following a walk to Twins left fielder Austin Martin. 
Skylar Diggins scores 19 of her 23 points after halftime and the Storm rally past the Lynx 93-79
Skylar Diggins scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike had 12 points and nine rebounds, and the Seattle Storm rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-79. 
Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx
Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and accepting a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.
Lumberjills show off their skills at the State Fair
Axe throwing, logrolling, speed climbing and boom running are four of several sports featured on the North Woods stage at the Minnesota State Fair. For over two decades, the Timberworks Lumberjack Show has traveled to the fair to showcase the skills of lumberjacks and lumberjills.