Vikings
No respect: 13-3 Packers have worse chance of winning Super Bowl than 9-7 Titans
Despite tying for the best record in the NFC, advanced metrics don't make a good case for the Packers compared to the other three teams in Sunday's conference title games.
Vikings
Scoggins: Before tackling anything else, Vikings must fix offensive line
Coach Mike Zimmer's nonnegotiable style of play, shortcomings in current personnel and a looming decision on running back Dalvin Cook's future. All are tied to the offensive line.
Wild
Wild begins rugged stretch while mired in slump
This week's gantlet begins Tuesday at Pittsburgh, then home to face Tampa Bay and Central Division rival Dallas.
Wild
Sidney Crosby's return makes tough times even tougher for Wild
What was already billed as a challenging week got a bit tougher for the Wild with the news that Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby will return tonight after missing 28 games.
Gophers
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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.
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