Gophers
January 14, 2020
Billy Cannon's famous punt return in 1959.

Reusse: Why I grew up cheering for LSU in rural Minnesota

Patrick Reusse's youthful exuberance for Gophers football was sparked by being an eyewitness to a kickoff return for a touchdown in 1954. His fascination with LSU football also involved a kick return.
Outdoors
January 14, 2020
Mackenzie Havey, husband Jason and their kids Liesl, 3, and Liv, 5 months, along with their Vizsla, Welly, got ready for some winter fun in Arden Park

Struggling to get your kids and dogs out in cold? Tips to get everyone moving

While getting the family ready for outdoor activities during a Minnesota winter can take a herculean effort, the memories are enough to warm you on the most frigid days.
Twins
January 14, 2020
Cheating Astros got off easy with tainted World Series title intact

Cheating Astros got off easy with tainted World Series title intact

RandBall: "The only logical thing to do ...is to strip the Astros of their World Series title and leave it vacant in addition to those other penalties. That's the only real punishment that fits the crime."
Twins
January 14, 2020
La Velle Neal III

Star Tribune's Neal shares state sportswriting honor

Twins beat writer La Velle E. Neal III shared the award with Michael Russo of the Athletic, who was a former Wild beat writer for the Star Tribune.
Wolves
January 14, 2020
Out with an injury, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns returns to the bench before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golde

Towns misses 14th game, this time attributed to 'a bug'

It has been an interesting monthlong recovery for Towns, who hurt his left knee Dec. 13 in a game against the Clippers in which he scored 39 points.
Vikings
January 14, 2020
Mike Zimmer addressed the media during his season ending press conference at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN, Monday, January 13, 2020. ] ELIZ

'A young man's game.' Zimmer facing tough calls with defensive veterans

For the first time in his six seasons as Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer and his staff will be facing personnel decisions that could be some of the most difficult they've had to make.
High Schools
January 14, 2020
Rosemount junior defenseman Jake Ratzlaff can now revisit the verbal commitment he made to the Gophers program as a ninth-grader.

Rule changes lower profile of hockey recruiting, even in Minnesota

The excitement that surrounds the recruitment of top high school prospects in football and basketball is largely absent in hockey, even in hockey-rich Minnesota. Here's why.
Wolves
January 14, 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) shot while Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defended in the first half.

Big numbers leave Wolves numb in loss to Oklahoma City

An unlikely first career triple-double by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, including 20 rebounds for the 6-5 guard, and statistical advantages all across the board led to the 117-104 loss.
Polls
January 14, 2020

Poll: What is your biggest concern about the Vikings?

Sports
January 14, 2020
The Gophers football team, after beating Auburn in the Outback Bowl, finished 10th in the final Associated Press poll announced late Monday.

Gophers finish 10th in final Associated Press college football poll

The Gophers, who finished 11-2 after a victory over Auburn in the Outback Bowl, were one of three Big Ten teams in the top 10.
Gophers
January 14, 2020
Fleck praises 'huge accomplishment' in Gophers finishing 10th in AP poll

Fleck praises 'huge accomplishment' in Gophers finishing 10th in AP poll

This is the first time the Gophers have cracked the final Associated Press football poll since coming in at No. 20 in 2003. Two other Big Ten teams finished higher.
Wild
January 14, 2020
Oscar Fantenberg (5) of the Vancouver Canucks checked Jordan Greenway (18) of the Minnesota Wild in the first period.

Penalties, crucial lapse cost Wild in loss to Canucks

Two non-calls, a pair of Vancouver goals in 72 seconds and a special-teams takeover instigated by 13 penalties added up in the latest Wild loss.

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