Twins
December 7, 2017
Twins Caravan starts 10-day run Jan. 15: Here's the schedule

Twins Caravan starts 10-day run Jan. 15: Here's the schedule

Players, broadcasters and manager Paul Molitor will tour the Upper Midwest in January.
Sports
December 7, 2017
October 12, 1979 Faces look familiar? -- Sportscasters Ralph Jon Fritz and Mark Rosen, who usually work at WCCO-TV, had a different job Thursday night

'So genuine.' Ralph Jon Fritz's death sparks memories from media, fans

News of the death of the former WCCO-TV sportscaster unleashed memories from his media colleagues and fans, including a touching tribute from colleague Mark Rosen.
Gophers
December 7, 2017
Concordia St. Paul's Elizabeth Mohr (13) set the ball in a match against Wayne State last month.

Concordia (St. Paul) chases ninth Division II volleyball title in 11 years

On Thursday in Pensacola, Fla., the top-seed Golden Bears will play New Haven (26-7) in the national quarterfinals.
Wild
December 7, 2017
Bruce Boudreau, left, talks with Alex Ovechkin when Boudreau coached the Washington Capitals.

Reaching out: Former players know Boudreau will tell the truth

"A lot of ex-players reach out to him when they're at a crossroads because they know he'll give them an honest opinion," Crystal Boudreau said about her husband.
Vikings
December 7, 2017
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum celebrated with fans after beating the Falcons 14-9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Hartman: Keenum has improved throughout Vikings season

One-time Vikings backup Case Keenum was thrust into a starting role and has succeeded with a talented supporting cast.
Wolves
December 7, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, tries to drive past Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell during the first half of an

Towns has big night as Wolves hold off fourth-quarter push by Clippers

The Wolves led by as many as 19 points after halftime before using a pair of blocked shots in the closing minutes from Karl-Anthony Towns to help seal a close victory.
Vikings
December 7, 2017
Let's try simply picking the Vikings to win as the better team

Let's try simply picking the Vikings to win as the better team

It feels like it's time for the Vikings to lose a game. They've won eight straight and are facing a good – not better — team on the road. But ...
Vikings
December 7, 2017
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum.

Reusse: Why wasn't Keenum drafted? An ex-Gophers player solves the mystery

Tony Levine, a former Gophers wide receiver who coached at the University of Houston, said that pro scouts "tried to come up with every reason they could to ignore" Keenum's college statistics and success.
Sports
December 7, 2017
Apple Valley guard Tre Jones, left, and Minnehaha Academy's Jalen Suggs.

Tre Jones, Jalen Suggs face each other in nationally televised game

Thursday night, it's Apple Valley vs. Minnehaha Academy in ESPN's sold-out GEICO High School Showcase.
Wolves
December 7, 2017
The Lynx’s Lindsay Whalen interviewed the Wolves’ Jimmy Butler for a Fox Sports North telecast. She’ll help call eight games this season.

Whalen gets on other side of mic with Wolves' TV broadcast team

Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen on Wednesday joined Wolves play-by-play announcer Dave Benz and analyst Jim Petersen for the first of eight games.
Gophers
December 6, 2017
Gophers forward Taiye Bello, last month vs. Xavier.

Gameday preview: Gophers women's basketball at Georgetown

The high-scoring Gophers hit the road to face a rugged Hoyas defense.
Vikings
December 6, 2017
Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) tackles Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thurs

Vikings largely keeping clean amid rash of NFL suspensions for alleged dirty play

The Viking are in the top half of least-penalized teams (13th) and are tied with the New England Patriots for the fewest unnecessary-roughness penalties (two) this season.

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