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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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Ski trek to North Pole is an American first

Ski trek to North Pole is an American first

An Ely man and his fellow arctic adventurer are back from an unprecedented North Pole expedition. Tyler Fish and John Huston made a 55-day trek across the Arctic Ocean without any external help; skiing, snowshoeing, and even swimming their way to the top of the Earth.
by William Wilcoxen

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Brett Favre in Vikings purple?

Brett Favre in Vikings purple?

Brett Favre is reportedly going to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress at an undisclosed location later this week, to assess whether Favre wants to come out of retirement to play for Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Pawlenty threatens to veto Xcel Center loan plan

Pawlenty threatens to veto Xcel Center loan plan

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is threatening to veto an economic development bill that includes writing off $32 million in state loans for the Xcel Energy Center.
by Tim Nelson

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Bill to forgive Xcel Center loan goes to the governor

Bill to forgive Xcel Center loan goes to the governor

State lawmakers have passed an economic development budget bill that includes a contentious loan provision for St. Paul.
by Tim Pugmire

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Mauer returns to the Twins

Mauer returns to the Twins

Minnesota Twins All-Star catcher Joe Mauer returns to his familiar spot behind home plate at the Metrodome. The start of Mauer's season was delayed after he experienced back pain during spring training.

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Win Willy headed to the Kentucky Derby

It's the dream of anyone who's lucky enough to own an racehorse -- to see that horse run in the Kentucky Derby. The horse Win Willy is arriving at Churchill Downs tomorrow to get ready for the Run for the Roses, which is on the first Saturday in May.

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