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
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a non-call on Suns forward Kevin Durant during the regular-season finale.
Randball

A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves

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The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after going 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
Many of the Twin Cities public docks and piers are popular places for fishing and access to the chain of lakes. Marilyn Griffin and Don Anthony took t
Outdoors

Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling a real connection to nature.

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People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.
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.
Naz Reid has become a fan favorite and integral part of the Timberwolves.
Daily Delivery

Inside the Naz Reid story with Chris Hine; a Jefferson trade idea

10:37am
Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joined host Michael Rand to talk about the upcoming playoff series against Phoenix and his excellent profile of center Naz Reid. Plus, Vikings and Wild talk.
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.
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.
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

6:32am
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.

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