Outdoors
July 27, 2016
A billboard placed on I-94 near Monticello by Big Musky Smiles, a non-profit group that promotes muskie fishing.

Anderson: In muskie debate, the needs of all must reign

Everyone agrees the Gull Lake Chain will make excellent muskie water. Yet at times it's already tough to find a parking spot at one of its public launch sites.
Outdoors
July 27, 2016
Dave Zbaracki of Duluhth did a double-take when he passed by the kitchen window on Monday to see a black bear cooling off in the kiddie pool on his ba

Duluth bear enjoys an afternoon snack, a dip in the pool

Intruder's kiddie pool respite is cute, but not normal.
Twins
July 27, 2016
Atlanta Braves second baseman Gordon Beckham right, loses the ball as he attempts to tag Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton off the base as Buxton returned

Santana's complete game not enough as Twins bats shut down

Ervin Santana needed just 97 pitches to retire the Braves and earn his second complete game of the month but took a 2-0 loss in a battle of baseball's two worst teams.
July 27, 2016
Vikings linebackers Anthony Barr, left, and Chad Greenway

A look at the linebackers heading into Vikings training camp

Veteran Chad Greenway's playing time and a glut of linebackers are the top stories at the position as the Vikings prepare for their first workout on Friday.
Gophers
July 27, 2016

Four things we learned on Day 2 of Big Ten media days

No. 1: Big Ten Network will debut a weekly morning pregame show called "BTN Tailgate"
Golf
July 27, 2016
Chris Baisch teaching pro at Hazeltine watched as Lisa Ogren practiced hitting out of the sand trap near the construction site of what will be the int

Souhan: From bleachers to bunkers, Hazeltine preps for Ryder Cup

As Minnesota's first Ryder Cup is scheduled for Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, Hazeltine National in Chaska is prepping and primping all over the grounds.
Vikings
July 27, 2016
New scratch game lottery tickets being sold in Minnesota starting Tuesday have a Vikings theme.

In nod to new stadium, Vikings-themed lottery game is launched

The purple and gold scratch ticket, which features scenes of U.S. Bank Stadium, pays instant cash prizes up to $100,000 and includes a second-chance contest to win Vikings tickets
Sports
July 27, 2016
Chuck Aoki, a paralympic rugby player, helped Givenson Thimjon, 6, with shoulder pads during his shift at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Go fund them? Athletes raise their own green to go for Olympic gold

Many athletes without major sponsors must cobble together the money to pay for expenses, and financial stress can distract from the focus required to become an Olympian.
Outdoors
July 27, 2016

Muskie opponent: 'You can hardly catch a crappie in the summer'

Pelican Lake property owner David Majkrzak, a retired mechanical engineer who lives in West Fargo, N.D., has been one of the loudest anti-muskie voices around Fergus Falls.
Gophers
July 27, 2016
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer

They're still favored but early departures will test Buckeyes

Ohio State has just hree returning starters on offense and three returning starters on defense. But Urban Meyer has his QB and talent galore.
Twins
July 27, 2016
The seat where Kirby Puckett's Game 6 home run landed is part of an exhibit in the Twins' Digital Clubhouse at Target Field.

The 'Puckett homer' seat – the real one – unveiled at Target Field

Fans can come to Target Field and snap a selfie at the Metrodome seat made famous by Kirby Puckett in the 1991 World Series.
Twins
July 27, 2016
Roger Maris in 1961.

MVP award, other trophies stolen from Roger Maris Museum in Fargo

A burglar broke into the Roger Maris Museum in a Fargo mall early Tuesday morning and made off with several pieces of memorabilia awarded to the baseball legend and Fargo favorite son..

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