Business
January 23, 2019
New House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler sparred with Minority Leader Kurt Daudt over new temporary rules introduced by the DFL majority that Daudt said

Some lawmakers want legal sports betting in Minnesota, but opposition will be fierce

The Supreme Court paved the way for sports betting, but with a full agenda already, busy lawmakers may take their time.
Wild
January 23, 2019
J.T. Brown, playing in his custom game room basement this fall.

Wild's Brown invited to All-Star Game for gamers

The Wild's J.T. Brown will take part in an e-sports exhibition in San Jose.
Gophers
January 23, 2019
Destiny Pitts hit a 3-pointer while being defended by Wisconsin forward Imani Lewis last month.

Zone defenses causing U women's basketball trouble

The Gophers are missing two of the top three long-range shooters from last season.
Wolves
January 23, 2019

Timberwolves-L.A. Lakers game preview

The last time these two teams met, Tom Thibodeau was fired following a 22-point victory.
Wolves
January 23, 2019

Chris Hine's NBA short takes

A weekly look around the NBA
Sports
January 23, 2019

Hall of Fame? Here's a ballot from LaVelle

Sports
January 23, 2019

Water skiing with rowers is a must-see

Variety
January 23, 2019
Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind' accompanies Budweiser's next Super Bowl ad

Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind' accompanies Budweiser's next Super Bowl ad

The ad by the beer-making giant is promoting its use of wind as an alternative energy source.
Gophers
January 23, 2019
Hopkins guard Paige Bueckers (1) and guard Amaya Battle.

Hopkins girls' coach thrilled players getting renewed attention from U

Where former Gopher coach Marlene Stollings was nearly non-existent in high school gyms around Minnesota and didn't prioritize the recruitment of local players, Lindsay Whalen has made it important.
Outdoors
January 23, 2019
Sarah Strommen, the new commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, said she expects to name the first of her managerial team as soon as this

Strommen close to filling DNR leadership positions

At the annual DNR Roundtable held in Bloomington earlier this month, the new commissioner announced that Bob Meier and Barb Naramore will continue to have roles in the commissioner's office.
Twins
January 23, 2019
Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Edgar Martinez, left, Mike Mussina, center, and Mariano Rivera, right, pose for photographs during news conference Wed

LaVelle E. Neal III's Hall of Fame ballot (and how Twins missed on Mussina)

Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Mike Mussina and Edgar Martinez were elected by the writers on Tuesday. Here's how Star Tribune baseball writer LaVelle E. Neal III (and others) voted.
High Schools
January 23, 2019
Prior Lake's Calvin Sund works to take down an opponent

Prep athletes of the week: Prior Lake's undefeated Sund doubles down on state title pursuit

A look at this week's top athletes from around the metro.

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