Outdoors
February 23, 2018
Montana balked on a grizzly hunt, knowing the small window to do it and the likely legal challenges.

Anderson: Parallels — and lessons? — watching fate of western grizzlies

Montana passed on opportunity for hunt, but lessons may exist. Issues are akin to our Minnesota wolves.
High Schools
February 23, 2018

2A girls: Centennial reaches first final with 6-1 win over Eagan

Ms. Hockey finalist Gabbie Hughes notched a hat trick in the first period and had four goals total.
Outdoors
February 23, 2018
Jeremy Jones of Brainerd grew up kiting.

Winter extends the action for Minnesota's high-flying kitesurfers

Experts say kiting across frozen expanses only looks intense. Main event is March 3 on Lake Mille Lacs.
Gophers
February 23, 2018
Vic Viramontes is a dual-threat junior college quarterback from Riverside (Calif.) City College. Pictured during the 2017 season.

Hartman: U football recruits already on campus quickly could help program

P.J. Fleck is counting on seven new players to have an immediate impact on the football program.
Twins
February 23, 2018
Twins players lined up for the National Anthem.

Twins defeat Gophers on walk-off wild pitch in spring exhibition

The Twins fielded a lineup of players with little major league experience, but struggled against a Gophers team that is in the middle of a tour of Georgia and Florida.
Wild
February 23, 2018
Fringe players spur Wild's rally over New Jersey

Fringe players spur Wild's rally over New Jersey

Chris Stewart and Mike Reilly scored in their return to the Wild's lineup, as Minnesota won its second game on this three-game road trip that finishes Friday against the Rangers.
Sports
February 23, 2018
Vonn scatters grandpa's ashes in South Korea

Vonn scatters grandpa's ashes in South Korea

Vonn Scatters Grandpa's Ashes in South Korea
Sports
February 23, 2018
Gold medalists in the women's team sprint freestyle cross-country skiing Kikkan Randall and Jessica Diggins, of the United States, pose during the med

Golden finish could start something big for U.S. cross-country skiing

Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall became the first American women to medal in cross-country at the Olympics. There's tangible proof with their gold medal that Americans can compete with the best in the world.
High Schools
February 23, 2018

Boys' hockey section roundup

Benilde-St. Margaret's and Eden Prairie both saw their seasons end in section quarterfinal play.
Sports
February 23, 2018
Team USA celebrated after beating Canada 5-3. USA advances to the gold medal game.

Stone-cold stunner: U.S. curlers bump Canada, play for gold next

The upset continued a remarkable roll for Team Shuster, the Minnesota-rich men's team was left for dead last weekend after staggering through two losses that dropped its record to 2-4
Sports
February 23, 2018
Kendall Coyne (26) and Hilary Knight (21) celebrated after receiving their Olympic gold medals.

So bold, so gold: U.S. women's hockey achieves dream finish

On the 20th anniversary of their first Olympic triumph, the U.S. women's hockey team repeated the feat with a dramatic win over Canada.
Gophers
February 23, 2018
Hill-Murray's Taylor Wemple celebrated with teammates after scoring the first goal of the game during the first period. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBU

North Dakota orphans reshaping women's hockey season

Opponents trying to knock the Gophers out of NCAA tournament contention have received big boosts from former Fighting Hawks.

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