Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Sports

Timberwolves drill Magic, 90-75

The Minnesota Timberwolves' two stars are watching from the bench with injuries, and Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio are seeing a deep team respond with some inspired defense and unselfish offense to make up the difference.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The election tally

The election tally

The votes are in. Here are the winners and losers according to their stadium votes: Senate “Yes” votes that got beaten: John Carlson (R), Bemidji; Joe Gimse (R), Willmar Senate “No” votes that got beaten: Ted Daley (R), Eagan; John Howe (R), Red Wing; Benjamin Kruse (R), Brooklyn Park; Ted Lillie (R), Lake Elmo House…
by Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Down 22, Timberwolves still beat Nets

Down 22, Timberwolves still beat Nets

It was the fourth-biggest comeback in Minnesota franchise history, the largest since falling behind Dallas 74-50 before rallying for a 113-110 overtime victory on Jan. 17, 1998.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Lynch, Wilson lead Seattle past Vikings

Adrian Peterson tore through the Seahawks defense for one of the finest games of his career, yet was stuck being a spectator as Seattle (5-4) slowly pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
To support kids like mine, vote no

To support kids like mine, vote no

The marriage amendment would be shaming and hurtful to children of same-sex couples.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

NHL labor talks resume after more than 2 weeks off

After more than two weeks apart and the hockey season hanging in the balance, the NHL and the players' association are returning to the bargaining table Saturday after more than two weeks off.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota Stars soccer gets new owners

Minnesota Stars soccer gets new owners

Minnesota's professional soccer team has new ownership, after two years of being owned and operated by its parent, the North American Soccer League.
by Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
A preview of the Timberwolves basketball season

A preview of the Timberwolves basketball season

MPR's Cathy Wurzer gets a sneak peek at the Timberwolves season with our favorite basketball analyst Britt Robson who writes about the NBA for SportsIllustrated.com.
by Cathy Wurzer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

More stadium 'listening' stops scheduled

The authority and representatives of the Dallas firm designing the stadium will be in Rochester in mid November and in Duluth the week after Thanksgiving.
by Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Vikings election week picks

Vikings election week picks

Minnesota Momentum, the "grass roots" campaign run out of Winter Park to help build support for a stadium, has some election advice for Minnesotans. They've blasted out an email asking fans to support legislators who voted "Yes" for a stadium when they go to the polls on Tuesday. Here's their list: SENATORS (district locator information below): Senators, Party and District Thomas Bakk (DFL), 03 | John Pederson (R), 14 Terri Bonoff (DFL), 44 | Roger Reinert (DFL), 07 John Carlson (R), 05 | Ann Rest (DFL), 45 Bobby Champion (DFL), 59* | Julie Rosen (R), 23 Dick Cohen (DFL), 64
by Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!