Sports
Afton's Jessie Diggins has historic finish in classic team sprint
The team sprint pair son the first U.S. medal in classic technique race.
Sports
Diggins takes silver at Nordic world ski championships
Jessie Diggins, of Afton, won the silver medal and Kikkan Randall of Alaska captured the bronze as the world championships began in Finland. The 2-3 finish matched the best ever by U.S. skiers at the event
Sports
Little Canada gymnast now a superstar for No. 1 Oklahoma
Seven months after not making the U.S. women's team, Maggie Nichols has become the top gymnast for No. 1-ranked Oklahoma. She's recorded 10s in three different events recently.
Sports
U.S. curlers get serious 1 year out from South Korea Olympics
USA Curling instituted a new method of funding and training its elite athletes in 2014 after just one Olympic medal.
Celebrities
Mike Tirico to replace Costas as NBC's main Olympics host in 2018
The former "Monday Night Football" play-by-play man and longtime ESPN talent came to NBC Sports for such an opportunity.
Sports
Minnesota's Olympic hopefuls for 2018
Over the next year, many athletes with Minnesota connections will be trying to make the U.S. Olympic team. Here are some of the leading candidates:
Sports
2018 Winter Olympics at a glance
The Pyeongchang Games, set for Feb. 9-25, 2018, include 102 medal events in 15 sports disciplines.
Sports
Aug. 8, 2016: Biles rises above for gymnastics all-around gold
Simone Biles lived up to the expectations by taking top honors in the women's all-around while teammate Aly Raisman got some redemption by grabbing silver.
Outdoors
St. Paul gold medalist Jorgensen achieves NYC Marathon goal
Sunday at the New York City Marathon, Gwen Jorgensen not only finished, she placed ninth in the women's category and 115th overall in a race that includes many of the world's best long-distance runners.
Sports
Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen to run TC 10 Mile
The St. Paul resident is preparing for the New York City Marathon in November.
Golf
Michael Phelps drives like he swims but his short game needs work
Phelps on the golf course looks like a regular guy (albeit a tall guy with a clear swimmer's build). He crushed his drive down the middle on the first hole — prompting one fan to remark, "He does everything right" — but Phelps' approach was beyond the green and his putt missed the mark.
Olympics
After 2nd gold, Shields says she's still undecided on future
Boxing star Claressa Shields says she's still weighing her options about whether to turn pro.
Sports
Refusing to give up, Eagan's Weggemann on her way to Paralympics
For five months, she was out of the water—where she found strength after she was paralyzed n 2008—and nearly out of hope that her swimming career could continue.
Olympics
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Local
Today: Join the Star Tribune for a free happy hour reception with our best photos from Rio
The Star Tribune is hosting a museum-style reception featuring photojournalism from the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Business
Wheaties creates Lifetime Achievement box for Michael Phelps
General Mills is creating a 'Lifetime Achievement' box for the decorated Olympic swimmer.
Celebrities
Lochte's bad night in Rio will cost him $1M — but at least his throat won't be sore
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte is estimated to have lost $1 million in deals due to his sponsors summarily dropping him after he got drunk and belligerent and tried to blame it on Rio.
Business
Gwen Jorgensen donates bike to help paratriathlon club
Olympic triathlon gold medal winner Gwen Jorgensen to auction one of her bikes to support Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club
Celebrities
Soccer star Hope Solo suspended 6 months over her Olympics rant
U.S. Soccer has suspended the Olympic goalkeeper from the U.S. Women's National Team for six months for "conduct that is counter to the organization's principles."
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