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Sports

Divers sink deep to replace the soul of a ship

Shipwreck divers from Minnesota dove deep into Lake Michigan to replace a ship's bell with one commemorating those who died in the wreck. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with one of the divers.

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U football stadium to honor veterans

U football stadium to honor veterans

The stadium memorial consists of a 72-foot-long wall at the entrance and a stage where veterans groups can hold ceremonies and other events.
by Art Hughes

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Vikings Peterson out at least one game with injured knee

Vikings Peterson out at least one game with injured knee

Minnesota Vikings running sensation Adrian Peterson is out for at least one game with a torn ligament in his right knee.

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An analysis of the Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson's record-breaking game

After a record-breaking game by Adrian Peterson, Sean Jensen, a reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, talks with Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer about the team.

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Timberwolves open their first post-Garnett season

Timberwolves open their first post-Garnett season

For the first time in 13 years, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Kevin Garnett, who was traded during the off season. Team officials hope local sports fans will take a liking to the young bunch of Wolves who will carry on without K.G.
by William Wilcoxen

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Shakopee tribe's gift moves U closer to stadium fundraising goal

Shakopee tribe's gift moves U closer to stadium fundraising goal

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community boosts University of Minnesota stadium fundraising and starts a scholarship fund.
by Art Hughes

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RB Adrian Peterson leads the way for Vikings

RB Adrian Peterson leads the way for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson now holds the team record for rushing yards in a single game -- 224, as he lead the team to a 34-31 win over the Chicago Bears Sunday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Saddle shop remembers when horses strolled down Lake Street

Saddle shop remembers when horses strolled down Lake Street

If you drive down Lake Street near Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis, you'll pass the usual array of fast-food joints and bars. But one business doesn't seem to fit in -- Schatzlein's Saddle Shop.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Coach says U of M reneged on offer, plans to sue

Coach says U of M reneged on offer, plans to sue

Jimmy Williams, who coached at the U of M in the 1970s and '80s, said he left his assistant coaching job at Oklahoma State, moved to the Twin Cities and bought a home after Gopher basketball coach Tubby Smith offered him a job. He claimed the U then reneged on the deal.

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