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Bisi Johnson of the Vikings caught a first-quarter touchdown pass Sunday, beating Lions defensive back Amani Oruwariye.

Vikings handle Lions 20-7 for ninth victory of season

Kirk Cousins threw for 242 yards and the Vikings defense shut down Lions rookie QB David Blough.

Gophers

Gophers will face Auburn on New Year's Day in Outback Bowl

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The last time the Gophers went to a New Year's Day bowl was the 2014 Citrus Bowl, a 33-17 loss to Missouri after an 8-4 season. The 1962 Rose Bowl win was the other Jan. 1 appearance.

Wild

The Wild's next response is awaited

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The team's difficult start gave way to a streak that reached a stern conclusion. Up or down from here?

Twins

Twins' pitching 'Plan A' might have to change this offseason

December 8

So far this offseason, the Twins have been unable to land the impact starter they seek. The winter meetings begin Monday in San Diego, and Minnesota might have to turn its focus to offense.

Wolves

From AD to KAT: Wolves assistant Hanson forms quick bond

December 8

The Timberwolves interviewed Kevin Hanson at Summer League in Las Vegas, and, with Anthony Davis gone to LA, Hanson agreed to leave New Orleans and help oversee Karl-Anthony Towns' progress in Minnesota.

Gophers

Up against match point, Gophers volleyball knew 'it's not over yet'

December 8

It took the belief of every Gophers player to pull out a 3-2 victory over Creighton at Maturi Pavilion, and reach next weekend's Sweet 16 in Austin, Texas.

Hopkins guard Paige Bueckers, shown last season, is the No. 1 recruit in the country and bound for UConn.

High Schools

Reusse: Hopkins guard Bueckers shows she's the real deal

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Much like the Miller twins, Coco and Kelly, from Rochester Mayo two decades ago, Hopkins' Paige Bueckers is on another level.

Sports

Bizarre finish gives St. John's 34-33 win, spot in Division III semifinals

9:09am

Wheaton College of Illinois scored in the final 10 seconds, but missed two tries at the game-tying extra point in an odd penalty-filled sequence.

Outdoors

Anderson: Nicollet Conservation Club stands out for nearly 80 years

December 7

Since 1942, Nicollet Conservation Club has made a difference.

Vikings

Souhan: Vikings' Hunter quietly, respectfully appreciates the history

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Gophers

Scoggins: Outback Bowl offers positive ending to Gophers season

4:15pm

Vikings

Scoggins postgame: Vikings defense shines in a ho-hum win over Lions

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Cousins: 'I just want to make sure that we keep our edge'

06:32Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins echoed his team's acknowledgement of the outstanding play of the defense in their win over Detroit, saying they didn't want to underestimate the Lions in Week 14.