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Insight Bowl an important appearance for Gophers

Insight Bowl an important appearance for Gophers

The Minnesota Gophers football team is in Tempe, Ariz., getting ready to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Thursday's Insight Bowl. The Insight isn't considered a major college bowl game, but it is worth a lot, financially and otherwise, to the U of M football team.
by Tim Post

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Gym using judo to help kids tackle larger issues

Gym using judo to help kids tackle larger issues

In the sport of judo, contestants try to flip, fling or wrestle each other to the ground and keep them there; and in north Minneapolis, some neighborhood residents are using judo to help them tackle some larger problems.
by Brandt Williams

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Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl

Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl

Brett Favre and Peyton Manning already were Pro Bowl regulars when they were selected to this season's game Tuesday.

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Suns trade Alando Tucker to Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday traded swingman Alando Tucker, a future conditional second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Jason Hart.

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Vonn finishes 18th in World Cup slalom

Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn finishes 18th in the World Cup slalom after bruising her arm.

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Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

A Minnesota high school basketball coach is challenging gender stereotypes. Heads are turning when the Ulen-Hitterdal Spartans boys basketball team takes to the court this year.
by Dan Gunderson

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Vikings lose to Chicago 36-30 in OT

Vikings lose to Chicago 36-30 in OT

The Minnesota Vikings lost a thrilling game to the Chicago Bears, 36-30, in overtime Monday night in Chicago.

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Vikes look to get back on track

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Bears in Chicago tonight in a nationally-televised Monday night game. Minnesota has clinched a spot in the playoffs despite recent struggles.

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Olympic favorite Lindsay Vonn bruises bone in arm

Olympic favorite Lindsay Vonn bruises bone in arm

Vancouver Olympic favorite Lindsey Vonn bruised a bone in her left arm following a crash on the opening run of a World Cup giant slalom on Monday.

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Candidates want Vikings to stay, but say new stadium a low priority

Candidates want Vikings to stay, but say new stadium a low priority

It was a tough game for The Minnesota Vikings in Charlotte Sunday night, but the team's owners are hoping to turn their otherwise successful season on the football field into success at the State Capitol.
by Tom Scheck

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