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Sports

New coach of Lynx raring to go

The Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA begin their 11th season on Saturday when they host the Chicago Sky at the Target Center. The Lynx will start the season with a new head coach, Jennifer Gillom.

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More than 1,500 turn out for first Minneapolis Marathon

The top finishers in the new Minneapolis Marathon crossed the finish line with easy wins this morning.
by Tim Nelson

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Mexican director explores sibling rivalry

Mexican director explores sibling rivalry

The steamy Mexican movie "Y Tu Mama Tambien" made international stars of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna back in 2002. Now the two actors are reuniting for the first time in "Rudo Y Cursi" which opens in Minneapolis this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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The nature of being a sports fan

The nature of being a sports fan

For some people, being a sports fan is not simply about looking for diversion or appreciating the athletic talents of the players. It's about identifying with a team and being part of a larger group. Midmorning looks at the nature of sports fandom, and why we care so much whether our teams win or lose.

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Stillwater inaugurates new marathon

Stillwater inaugurates new marathon

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50s made for a great start to the inaugural Stillwater marathon today.
by Tim Nelson

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Timberwolves introduce new president

Timberwolves introduce new president

The Minnesota Timberwolves today introduced the team's new president of basketball operations, David Kahn.
by Tim Nelson

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T. Denny Sanford gives $6 million for Gopher football stadium

T. Denny Sanford gives $6 million for Gopher football stadium

South Dakota businessman T. Denny Sanford is donating $6 million to the University of Minnesota for its new on-campus football stadium.
by Tim Post

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Director aims to change Iron Mike Tyson's image

Director aims to change Iron Mike Tyson's image

Film director James Toback says he wants to change the way the world sees Mike Tyson. The former world heavyweight boxing champion has been mired in controversy for what he did inside and outside the ring. He also spent years in jail for things he did outside the ropes. Now Toback has made a film that let's Tyson make his own case that he has been misunderstood.
by Euan Kerr

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UND's Fighting Sioux nickname going away

UND's Fighting Sioux nickname going away

North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has voted to get rid of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.
by Dan Gunderson

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