Outdoors
December 6, 2018
The yurt has been a good, cheaper alternative to a cabin.

Around here, Plan B for a cabin Up North is OK

Yurt owner says it was a sensible, cheaper alternative to traditional cabin.
Outdoors
December 6, 2018
Early season fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness can be beautiful but unsettling on new ice.

Early ice fishing can be special, but don't approach it lightly

Early season outings can be special, but don't approach them lightly.
Wolves
December 6, 2018
Even in comebacks, Wolves are winning with more ease and less stress

Even in comebacks, Wolves are winning with more ease and less stress

A bit more than two quarters of good basketball has been more than enough to overwhelm their last two opponents, and it leads to some early conclusions about the post-Jimmy Butler Wolves.
Vikings
December 6, 2018
Vikings mailbag: It's clear why Kirk Cousins throws fewer deep balls than most peers

Vikings mailbag: It's clear why Kirk Cousins throws fewer deep balls than most peers

The style of offense run by the Vikings is one factor. But other things are at play regarding the nature of the team's passing game.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Isaiah Washington (11) was defended by Isaiah Roby (15) in the first half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ December 5, 2018,

Reusse: Washington playing catch up with prep guards who left state

Isaiah Washington was most-ballyhooed recruit of Richard Pitino's six years with Gophers. Two Minnesota point guards from the same class have broken through elsewhere.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Amir Coffey (5) celebrated after making a three pointer late in the second half. Coffey had a career high 32-points.

Coffey's career night leads Gophers to comeback victory over Nebraska

Amir Coffey's 32 points vs. Nebraska guided the Gophers' inspired play for senior guard Dupree McBrayer, who lost his mother to a battle with cancer on Monday.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Amir Coffey (5) watched the ball after an attempted shot in the second half. Coffey had a career high 32-points.

Reusse: Coffey plays his best when Pitino needed it the most

This was as important as any game Richard Pitino has coached in what currently stands as a failed reign as keeper of the most famous barn in Minnesota.
Vikings
December 6, 2018
Kyle Rudolph is Vikings' 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Kyle Rudolph is Vikings' 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

The 29-year-old Rudolph was recognized on Wednesday for his work at the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital.
Wild
December 6, 2018
Minnesota Wild's Jason Zucker celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 201

'$5 million guy' Zucker 'feels like' a 30-goal scorer for Wild

Signing a five-year, $27.5 million contract over the summer changed how winger Jason Zucker perceived his role on the Wild.
Outdoors
December 6, 2018
Deer head drop boxes like this one in southeastern Minnesota have become a fixture during recent deer hunts

CWD found in deer outside of Minnesota's outbreak zone

The discovery was announced a day after stepped-up program to curtail the disease.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Gophers players including, from left, middle blocker Regan Pittman (21), outside hitter Adanna Rollins (20) and setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson (13) c

Assume nothing: U volleyball needs to battle through regional

As fans grow more excited at the possibility of watching the Gophers make the Final Four at Target Center, coach Hugh McCutcheon is trying to manage those expectations.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Jasmine Brunson(21) and Liz Holter(22) battle for the ball.

What's behind hot start for Whalen's undefeated Gophers?

Among other things, the 8-0 Go­phers have been transformed into a team that focuses on defense instead of trying to outscore their opponents.

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