Vikings
July 23, 2016

Vikings training camp: Players report Thursday

Daily practices begin at 2:45 p.m. Friday in Mankato.
Vikings
July 23, 2016

Meet Tony Sparano

A closer look at the Vikings new offensive line coach.
Sports
July 23, 2016
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Huzzah! Vintage base ball connecting in Minnesota

Vintage base ball — two words like in the 1860s — brings the game and its history to the diamond. There are 10-plus men's teams and a few women's.
Sports
July 23, 2016

Sid's Jottings

Minneapolis
July 23, 2016
A largemVikings flag blows in the wind during a storm at the public opening at the U.S. Bank Stadium as the current radar of a fast moving storm was v

U.S. Bank Stadium open house swamped with soggy visitors

Visitors to get a first peek at the Vikings' new home were lining up just as a severe storm blew in, forcing stadium officials to call an audible.
Twins
July 23, 2016
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer heads home after his solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 2

Mauer avoids matchup with David Price as Twins face Red Sox

The four-game series is tied at 1-1 as the Twins send righthander Ricky Nolasco to the mound.
Outdoors
July 23, 2016
A mallard duck takes flight.

Anderson: Passion buoys bird hunters caught between seasons

Bird hunters worry that age, infirmary, work or other calamity might someday keep them from venturing afield in autumn, an eventuality to be deferred as long as possible, passion being the best defense.
Vikings
July 23, 2016
Dennis Green, former coach of the Minnesota Vikings, has died at age 67.

Ex-Vikings coach Dennis Green, dead at 67, leaves a legacy on field and off

The coach from 1992 to 2002, he led the team to the playoffs eight times and was second to only Bud Grant in all-time team victories.
Sports
July 23, 2016

Johnny Love's Saturday Canterbury Park line

A look at Saturday's card from Star Tribune handicapper Johnny Love.
Twins
July 22, 2016
Twins relief pitcher Ryan Pressly throwing in relief agaisnt Chicago.

Limit on number of relievers? Molitor calls it 'a little funny'

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reacted positively when a fan suggested reducing the number of relief pitchers used in an inning or game.
Vikings
July 22, 2016
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Green recalled as blustery, shrewd coach — and an influential mentor

When in his element — talking, teaching and coaching football — Dennis Green was at the top of his peer group.
Sports
July 22, 2016

Friday's Canterbury Park results

A look back at Friday night's races.

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