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Net expectations not being met
Big gap separates Wild's true goal differential and statistical predictions.
Outdoors
First-timers in spotlight for first-ever governor's turkey 'opener'
Gov. Tim Walz and Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen will take up shotguns next month to target wild turkeys for the first time in their lives.
Outdoors
Anderson: Fish, and fishing industry, are starved for advocates
New group taking a plunge into role of Minnesota fishing's long-sought comprehensive voice
Twins
Who ya got? A smattering of predictions for the Twins in 2019
Here's a sampling of where analysts think the Twins might finish in the AL Central:
Wild
Another empty effort as Wild blanked by Predators
The team surrendered a shorthanded goal to stay two points behind Colorado.for the final playoff berth while being shut out for the eighth time this season.
Wilf family donates $1 million to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi, Mark and Lenny Wilf have donated $1 million to the Pro Football Hall of Fame through their foundation.
Loons
Minnesota United moves outdoors to prepare for game at New England
The Loons stay on turf to get ready for Saturday's game at New England, but get outside for the first time this season with Tuesday's training session.
Gophers
Lost and found: Coffey changed his game to get Gophers into NCAA tournament
Following a downtrodden February, the Gophers upped their game thanks to Amir Coffey's aggressiveness. "He likes that big moment," Richard Pitino said. "We need him to be assertive."
Wild
The 2018-19 Wild: Extremely unlucky or just not very good?
One theory: Maybe the Wild is getting plenty of chances but doesn't have the right players to convert them? That would match the eye test and the ire of Wild fans.
Vikings
First step for Xavier Rhodes in "playing up to his contract" with Vikings: Staying healthy
Mike Zimmer told reporters on Tuesday that the Vikings' highly paid cornerback "needs to play better," and added he'll make sure that happens. "We're paying him a lot of money."
Twins
Twins roster nearly set as Ryne Harper makes the team
The veteran reliever, who turns 30 on Wednesday, has yet to debut in the major leagues. He earned his spot by not allowing a run this spring.
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