West Metro
Minnesota steps up drunken-boating patrols ahead of July 4th
Extra enforcement is planned as July 4th weekend approaches.
Wild
Wild takes Wisconsin center Luke Kunin with 15th pick
Kunin had 19 goals for the Badgers last season.
Twins
Milone returns to majors by making his Yankee Stadium debut
Max Kepler moves up to fifth in batting order with Trevor Plouffe sidelined by a groin strain.
Wild
Vanek's contract bought out by Wild to create salary cap space
While disappointed, Thomas Vanek said: "I'm grateful I got the chance to play for the Wild. It was a dream of mine." The move will free up about $5 million to use toward signing other players.
Twins
Surgery reveals Perkins had more shoulder damage than thought
Glen Perkins' labrum had to be reattached to the bone during surgery Thursday. In many cases, that means around eight months for recovery.
Wolves
'A great fit': Wolves select, and keep, Kris Dunn No. 5 overall
The 6-4 Dunn averaged 16.4 points per game last season for Providence. Trade rumors persisted during the draft but the Wolves are keeping their pick.
Wolves
Souhan: Thibodeau's first Wolves draft pick eschews obvious for intriguing
Oklahoma's Buddy Hield was the safe, even obvious, pick. Kentucky's Jamal Murray was the safe upside pick. Kris Dunn was a less obvious fit but that doesn't mean he wasn't the right guy.
Twins
Jepsen fails again as Phillies break open close game
One-time closer Kevin Jepsen couldn't keep the score close in late innings, surrendering a three-run home run in the eighth inning as the Twins fell to the Phillies.
Lynx
Hot-shooting Howard has exceeded Lynx' expectations
Natasha Howard has become a confident forward off the bench for the Lynx, able to spell forward Rebekkah Brunson with very little drop-off in production
Wild
Wild begins NHL draft as part-time player with just two picks in first six rounds
Trades leave Chuck Fletcher with just two picks in first six rounds.
Wild
Trade talk: Wild would need young, scoring forward for a defenseman
Tonight at 6 p.m., the first round of the NHL Draft will take place. The Wild currently picks 15th and GM Chuck Fletcher is getting calls about his young defensemen.
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