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Howard Sinker's annual 'Year in Sports' show

Howard Sinker's annual 'Year in Sports' show

Since 1995, Howard Sinker has joined Midday at year's end to talk about the biggest sports stories of the year. What do you think is the most important, or most interesting sports story of the year 2011?

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Wis. recall organizers to stake out Rose Bowl

Wisconsin residents won't get a respite from recall mania at the Rose Bowl.

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Stadium support boosted with Senjem in Senate's top position

Stadium support boosted with Senjem in Senate's top position

Support for a new football stadium got a boost this week when Minnesota Senate Republicans elected Dave Senjem of Rochester as majority leader.
by Tom Scheck

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Losing to Predators, Wild drop 7th straight game

The Wild outshot the Predators 11-10 in the first period, 11-5 in the second and 35-25 overall. Minnesota had the only four shots in overtime.

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Bucks hold off Timberwolves surge 98-95

"We just dug ourselves a hole we shouldn't have been in," Kevin Love said. "We turned the ball over too much and they made some shots."

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Wolves lead Thunder into final minutes before 4-point loss

The Wolves sold out their home opener for the first time since 2007, and there is a new hope coming from one of the league's most hapless franchises.

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Britt Robson previews Timberwolves season

Britt Robson previews Timberwolves season

Sports Illustrated writer Britt Robson previews the Minnesota Timberwolves season.
by Cathy Wurzer

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DNR warns frozen lakes remain dangerous

Typically at this time of year in Minnesota you can count on being able to walk or drive out on our state's frozen lakes and ponds. But not this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Polaris sales up as power sports vehicle industry suffers

Polaris sales up as power sports vehicle industry suffers

It's been a lousy year for snow, and that's just one of the troubles plaguing companies that make snowmobiles and other power sports vehicles. But Minnesota-based Polaris has defied the downturn and expects sales to jump 30 percent this year.
by Martin Moylan

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Brees throws 5 TDs as Saints rout Vikings 42-20

Brees throws 5 TDs as Saints rout Vikings 42-20

Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns to lead the New Orleans Saints to their sixth win in a row, 42-20 over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

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