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Business
Former Vikings practice space to be converted into Life Time soccer facility
Winter Park in Eden Prairie will become new Life Time Sport facility.
Twins
Pro-style obsession: Local athletes flock to Fortnite
The video game sensation Fortnite counts well-paid athletes among its biggest players. "They definitely got me," Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie said.
Loons
Loons star Quintero likely to return from injury next week
Minnesota United has reached the part of the season when injuries and suspensions start to stack up and thin the roster.
Loons
U.S. soccer could learn a few things from college football
Soccer Insider: The first thing that American soccer can learn is that tradition and history matter far more than marketing and hype.
Loons
Jon Marthaler's soccer game of the week
Sunday's Napoli at Sampdoria match is not to be missed.
Loons
Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around the world of soccer.
St. Paul
Minnesota United's new home, St. Paul's new look take shape
Anticipation builds with the team as it looks forward to Allianz Field and in the St. Paul neighborhood transforming as well.
Loons
Loons sever ties with defender Tyrone Mears
The team said the 35-year-old right back, acquired last December, had agreed to mutually terminate his contract to help facilitate a move to play soccer closer to family in his home country.
Loons
History repeats as Loons fall to Kansas City
Sporting KC owned a commanding 11-1 edge on aggregate in the first three MLS matches in Kansas City and that trend continued Saturday night in a 2-0 loss.
Loons
Rivalry not so much when Loons play at Kansas City
In the three games United has played at Children's Mercy Park since starting in MLS last season, the Loons have lost by a combined score of 11-1.
Loons
Soccer problem: Leagues care more about money than their fans
Soccer Insider: Sleep-defying start times for La Liga games and the imminent departure of the MLS franchise in Columbus reflect disregard for the sport's core audience.
Loons
Soccer weekend watch guide, August 25-26
What to watch on the pitch.
Loons
Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
Loons
Loons playmaker Quintero will miss second-consecutive game
The Loons' goal-minded designated player been dealing with a calf strain and won't play at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Loons
Is Bob the answer? Loons sign defensive midfielder from Brazil
Fernando Bob, 30, has played for eight clubs at various levels in Brazil in his pro career, most recently with top-flight club Associacao Atletica Ponte Preta.
Loons
Loons coach Heath reminded by loss that 'gap is still too big'
"We aren't strong enough and deep enough to cope with so many of our best players not being on the field," Heath said. "It's another reminder how far we have to go."
Loons
Minnesota United stumbles at Dallas following long weather delay
The shorthanded Loons fell to 1-10-1 away from home.
Loons
Minnesota United at FC Dallas gameday preview
The best team in West poses a big challenge for the Loons.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis lawyer Ralph Strangis, who put together big deals, dies at 82
Strangis helped drive airline merger, got Target Field off the ground.
Loons
Skip the superclubs of European soccer; five sides worth a closer look
Soccer Insider: They won't win their respective leagues, but they will be a lot more interesting to pay attention to.
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Around the Region
- Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
- Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare
- Mbappe nets twice in 4-1 win over Lorient to put PSG on the verge of French league title
- Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
- Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
- Havertz scores 2 as Arsenal routs Chelsea 5-0 to cement Premier League lead
- Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup
- KC Current owners announce plans for stadium district along the Kansas City riverfront
- Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
- Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
