Gophers
September 29, 2016
Minnesota Gophers head coach Don Lucia

Gophers hockey coach Don Lucia hopes to sign contract extension soon

Don Lucia has not signed a contract extension as Gophers men's hockey coach, but indicated he met with new athletic director Mark Coyle and hopes something can be worked out soon.
Outdoors
September 29, 2016
Earl Johnson, submitted photo for Outdoors Weekend

Banding or hunting, former DNR wildlife manager is devoted to woodcock, grouse

My Outdoor Life: Earl Johnson's boyhood fascination has continued in adulthood.
Outdoors
September 29, 2016
Wilderness guide and painter Joe Baltich Jr. put his story to a canoe.

North Woods wilderness guide and painter turns his canoe into canvas

The region's rich history comes to life on the sides of a canoe.
Outdoors
September 29, 2016
Big Sit, 2015

Big Sit birding event returns Oct. 15 at Coldwater Spring

Goal is to tally different species, contribute data to birding database.
Sports
September 29, 2016
Europe's Danny Willett watches his drive with teammate Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia during a practice round for the Ryder Cup Wednesday.

Danny Willett the target of some Ryder Cup fans - but he expected that

"I don't think anyone ever came to America, any of the European lads, and thought it was going to be a walk in the park," Danny Willett said of fans' reactions after his brother's essay bashing Americans.
Twins
September 29, 2016
Minnesota Twins left fielder Logan Schafer climbs the wall after a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Paulo Orlando during the second inning of a bas

Slumping Dozier out of Twins' lineup for first time since May 24

Minnesota tries to avoid franchise-record 103rd loss and another sweep in Kansas City.
Outdoors
September 29, 2016
With a little thought, you can ride through fall as the color peaks cascades south-southeast through the state.

Where and when to cycle for Minnesota fall's color show? Some ideas

Want Minnesota colors with your cycling? Places to go when they're at their peak.
Sports
September 29, 2016

Talking Preps Podcast

Star Tribune prep reporters David La Vaque and James Paulsen are bringing all you Minnesota high school sports enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the action.
September 29, 2016
Minnesota Vikings Alex Boone.

Alex Boone not practicing for the Vikings on Thursday

Boone underwent an MRI after Sunday's game and was seen with the team during Thursday's warm-ups before walking toward the locker room at the start of practice.
September 29, 2016
Fire up the rumors: Kevin Garnett was at Clippers practice today

Fire up the rumors: Kevin Garnett was at Clippers practice today

The tweet called KG a "special guest" but KG doesn't really do anything halfway. Even in the somewhat blurry photo, he looks plenty sweaty and into contesting the shot.
Golf
September 29, 2016

Two Minnesotans walk into a bar ... and completely explain the Ryder Cup (in American!)

If "Four-ball" and "All-square" are not part of your regular sports lingo, we've got a story for you.
Wild
September 29, 2016
Wild left wing Erik Haula (56)

Only three Wild regulars playing tonight against Winnipeg

Erik Haula will make his exhibition debut against the Jets with a lineup filled out by young players hoping to stick with the Wild.

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