Vikings
September 12, 2018
Luckily for Vikings, Cousins isn't fazed by all the love for Rodgers

Luckily for Vikings, Cousins isn't fazed by all the love for Rodgers

When Kirk Cousins signed his three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed deal with the Vikings, he signed on for a tremendous amount of pressure.
Sports
September 12, 2018

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Sports
September 12, 2018
Serena Williams argues with the chair umpire during a match against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's finals of the U.S. Open tennis tournamen

Report: Tennis umpires discuss boycotting Serena's matches

Top umpires are also considering the formation of a union, according to a report, in part because they are not allowed to discuss specific matches.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer came out for a curtain call after hitting a grand slam home run in the fifth inning.

First in 10: Mauer's slam breaks open Twins' streak-busting win over Yankees

Joe Mauer blasted out of lengthy slump with a grand slam to center field that helped the Twins end a nine-game losing streak to the New York Yankees.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Bases loaded mastery one more way Joe Mauer is clutch

Bases loaded mastery one more way Joe Mauer is clutch

There is a vocal segment of Twins fandom that likes to advance the narrative that Mauer is not "clutch." They're wrong.
Vikings
September 12, 2018
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts to a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept

Imperfect Vikings avoid Week 1 problems that plagued other playoff teams

On the NFL: Coach Mike Zimmer gets to be 1-0 and unsatisfied for legitimate reasons after his team won while showing there's still a lot to work on.
Vikings
September 12, 2018
Harrison Smith

After big game vs. 49ers, Harrison Smith named NFC defensive player of the week

Smith sealed the win against the 49ers with a late-game interception, adding to a busy day in which he also had eight tackles (seven solo and two for a loss), a fumble recovery and a sack.
Variety
September 12, 2018
Marsha McDonald (left) is training for the Superior Trail where she will walk 25 miles a day. Patrick Hinch is training for a hike on the Inca Trail t

Why are people going uphill at Hyland Hills Ski Area all summer long?

Bloomington's Hyland Hills has become a training destination for Twin Cities adventurers seeking to conquer real mountains.
Gophers
September 12, 2018
Minnesota's running back Shannon Brooks warmed up in the rain before the Gophers took on Michigan State at TCF Bank Stadium, Saturday, October 14, 201

Plot thickens as Gophers look to replace injured Smith in backfield

One of two freshman will start for Minnesota against Miami of Ohio on Saturday. But an unexpected name has made its way into the conversation for later this season.
Loons
September 12, 2018
Wyatt Omsberg #22 of Minnesota United FC battles for the ball with Florian Valot #22 of New York Red Bulls during a regular season game at Red Bull Ar

United rookie Omsberg gets chance to start in tough road match

Wyatt Omsberg, Mason Toye and Carter Manley have seen limited playing time in their rookie seasons but say they've progressed since they were drafted in January.
Outdoors
September 12, 2018
Game species large and small often adjust their survival behaviors as a result of being hunted. Witness in Minnesota deer and bears, which often move

Lost season leaves Minnesota grouse hunters with a hangover

The state's ruffed grouse season opens Saturday. But birds were scarce in 2017 with an assortment of theories about what went wrong.
Vikings
September 12, 2018
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was sacked by the 49ers' DeForest Buckner in the first quarter.

Vikings weigh in at No. 4 in NFL power rankings

Once upon a time, the NFL preseason was used to get the good players ready for the regular season. That was replaced by paranoia

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