OPENING DAY HEROES
Longest interception returns in Vikings' openers
Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay, 2005 (88 yards)
Harrison Smith at St. Louis, 2014 (81)
Eric Kendricks at Tennessee, Sunday (77)
Brian Williams at Green Bay, 2003 (77)
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155 police officers injured in clashes with fans at German soccer match, most from tear-gas use
Some 155 police officers were injured in clashes with Dynamo Berlin and Energie Cottbus fans over the weekend – most of them from the use of their own tear gas.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: No barrier slows Minnetonka hurdler
Senior Claire Kohler, fastest in the state in two races, finds ways to deal with the stress she causes herself.
Sports
Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team.
Local
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota's past — but it may not survive Minnesota's future climate.
Randball
Reusse on the Timberwolves and the Twins television mess
Columnist Patrick Reusse broke down the Wolves' Game 1 victory and set up Game 2 with host Michael Rand. They also talked plenty about the Twins and some obscure teams from Minnesota's past.