Is it safe to go 'all-in' on the Wild? Yes and no
It was around this time last year that the Wild embarked on its epic losing skid that cost former head coach Mike Yeo his job. Similar skids in the past have made Wild fans wary about their team.
Vikings grades, outlook: Xavier Rhodes catches on for Vikings' stingy secondary
For the first time since Mike Zimmer gutted the Vikings' defensive roster upon arrival in 2014, the defense could see some significant turnover.
Vikings
Craig: Playoff kickers are nothing to mess (or miss) with
Kickers are 33-for-33 in this year's playoffs and — look away, Vikings fans — 64-for-66 (.970) since Blair Walsh duck-hooked his 27-yarder last season against Seattle.
Wild
Scoggins: Boudreau in tune with Wild players' highs, lows
Bruce Boudreau's deft touch with in-game adjustments and willingness to ride a hot hand demonstrate just how much coaching matters. On his list of attributes is that he doesn't play favorites.
Wild
Derek Boogaard's father keeps asking: When will hockey fights be banned?
Len Boogaard still wrestles with the culture of pro hockey, which contributed to his son Derek's death in 2011 at age 28.
Celebrities
Aaron Rodgers' father opens up on family rift
The world learned of the Packers QB's estrangement from the family last year when his younger brother Jordan appeared on the reality TV show "The Bachelorette."
Wild
Stewart-Schroeder combo clicking for Wild
The Chris Stewart-Jordan Schroeder duo is making things happen on the fourth line, and glib coach Bruce Boudreau will leave it at that.
Twins
Tough sell: Twins trying to sell hope as Winter Caravan begins
After their 103-loss season, manager Paul Molitor and others are trying to sell hope even though the team hasn't made any major on-field players moves for 2017.
Wolves
Rubio thinks we're seeing him at his best right now
Ricky Rubio doesn't keep track of statistics. He only knows how he feels — healthy and comfortable. He is aggressive on defense. He is getting both assists and points on offense.
Local
Audit on MSFA stadium suite use delayed for joint legislative hearing
Release now due in February to coincide with House-Senate hearing on MSFA use of suites.
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