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With the 10th pick in the draft, the Vikings drafted Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who won a national championship last season.

Live: Vikings draft QB J.J. McCarthy, edge Dallas Turner

The Vikings traded up twice and selected two players at positions of need: Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Alabama edge Dallas Turner. Tap here to keep up with the latest news on the first round of the NFL draft with a focus on what's happening with the Vikings.

Joe Alt celebrates with girlfriend Emilie Meyer at 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery in Dellwood after being picked fifth overall by the Los Angeles Charger

Sports

Totino-Grace's Joe Alt is taken fifth overall by the Chargers in the NFL draft

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Forty years after his father, John, was selected 21st overall by Kansas City, left tackle Joe Alt became just the third Minnesotan drafted in the top 10 since 2004.

Wolves

Wolves' Edwards displays growth, even when his shot isn't falling

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All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.

Edouard Julien celebrates hitting a homerun in the sixth inning, one of the two he hit in Thursday's victory over the White Sox.

Twins

Five home runs, including two by Julien, power Twins past White Sox

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The Twins won their fourth in a row, which is one more than the White Sox have won in their first 25 games this season. Minnesota hit back-to-back home runs twice.

For college hockey players the transfer portal window spans March 14-May 31. That's just one of 36 different transfer portal windows in the academic c

Gophers

Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal

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For some sports, the window to enter the transfer portal closes next week. Here are things you may not know about the rules governing athletes who want to switch schools.

Edina's Mason West is a sought-after recruit as a football quarterback and a hockey forward.

High Schools

Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'

April 25

Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.

Frankie Capan III, shown during last summer's 3M Open in Blaine, has put himself in prime position for a top finish on the Korn Ferry Tour with an ope

Golf

North Oaks golfer shoots first-round 58 on Korn Ferry Tour

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Frankie Capan III eagled the ninth hole then made seven consecutive birdies on the back nine.

Loons

Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United

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The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.

Outdoors

Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener

April 25

The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.

Wolves