Jaxon Howard had offers from across the country when he committed to LSU on July 1, 2022 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School.



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Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers

Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello trips Seattle center Yanni Gourde during the second period Thursday in the final game of the season for both teams.
Wild

Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'

April 18
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 46th goal of the season, but it was another loss in a wave of many that ultimately ended without a trip to the playoffs. The focus now shifts to the NHL draft.
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark  talks during a press conference on Wednesday.
Randball

Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference

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Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Anthony Edwards shares a laugh with teammate Monte Morris during a Timberwolves game April 3 at Target Center. Edwards is quick to praise (and gently
Wolves

Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive

April 18
One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
Taylor Woodson (21) defends against Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in March.
Gophers

Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U

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The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
The Hilback family settled in at its Jay Cooke State Park site in Carlton, Minn., in 2020.
Outdoors

State parks reservation system going through another round of changes

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Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth in the nation in rebounding with Canisius, is transferring to the Gophers.
Gophers

Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball

April 18
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
Vikings

Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one

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Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Twins

As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks

April 18
Tommy John surgery is almost 'a rite of passage,' one Twins pitcher said. It can happen to anyone taking the mound, no matter the talent level or the amount of caution.

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