Former NBA player weighs in on 'ignorant' Mall of America black Santa controversy
The Mall of America recently hired its first black Santa. In the year 2016, one wouldn't expect that to be anything more than a feel-good story. Not quite.
Outdoors
A mega-list of outdoors activities for a Minnesota winter
Rolling, gliding, bird-watching, dogsledding -- opportunities abound.
Wolves
Orono's Leuer, Rice Lake's Ellenson at Target Center to face Wolves tonight
Jon Leuer, the former Orono and University of Wisconsin star, has seen his career go to another level since signing a four-year $42 million deal with Detroit.
Harrison Smith, Joe Berger out; Marcus Sherels questionable
Also ruled out is defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, who has been sidelined since the season opener because of a knee injury.
Twins
Twins new pitcher Haley should be entertaining to watch
The Twins traded the first overall pick in the Rule 5 draft for Justin Haley, who has a four-pitch mix and gets by with a deceptive delivery.
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All of your Vikings playoff scenario questions, answered in one place
It wouldn't be a Vikings season if we weren't scoreboard watching and wondering if they will make the playoffs. So what are the Vikings' chances?
Sports
Challenge yourself: How much Minnesota sports can you watch?
The Timberwolves, Wild, Gophers men's basketball, Gophers men's and women's hockey, and Gophers volleyball all are battling for your attention. We have gameplanned a way for you to stay engaged and watch all six teams Friday night.
12 years ago, the Gophers played in an amazing NCAA volleyball regional
The regional semifinal between Minnesota and Georgia Tech, which featured a 48-46 set, remains one of the most memorable events among those who follow volleyball.
Wild
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Parise could return to Wild's top line vs. Oilers, McDavid
In the Friday morning skate, Nino Niederreiter was back with Erik Haula and Jason Pominville and Zach Parise was back with Eric Staal and Charlie Coyle.
Joe Berger leaves field after stretching; Harrison Smith still out
Center Joe Berger, who missed last week's game because of a concussion, went through stretching exercises but then left the field at Winter Park.
Vikings' interior offensive line will have matchups to watch in Jacksonville
However the Vikings decide to attack the Jaguars defense, they'll need the interior trio along the line to play well on Sunday.
Sports
Up close: Your guide to the Vikings-Jacksonville game
Stats, depth charts and more for Thursday's game between Jacksonville and the Vikings. Plus the latest player news, injury information and box scores from every NFL game.
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