Nation
April 20, 2017
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez turns to look in the direction of the jury Friday as he reacts to his double murder acquittal at

Police launch investigation into Aaron Hernandez death

Massachusetts state police say they have launched an investigation into former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's death by hanging in prison.
Polls
April 20, 2017

Poll: How will the Wild fare the rest of the way vs. St. Louis?

Wild
April 20, 2017
Scott Stevens of the Blues, playing against the North Stars during the 1991 playoffs.

Fate dealt Wild assistant coach Stevens a short Blues career

The Hall of Fame defenseman was part of one of hockey's most controversial rulings.
Wild
April 20, 2017

Souhan: Parise shines in Wild's Game 4 victory

It's been a big series so far for Zach Parise, and Wednesday night was no different.
Wild
April 19, 2017
Watch the two goals that -- for now -- saved the Wild's season

Watch the two goals that -- for now -- saved the Wild's season

Goals by Charlie Coyle and Martin Hanzal lifted the Wild to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night.
Gophers
April 19, 2017
The Gophers on Wednesday won their 40th game of the season.

Gophers softball reaches 40 wins with sweep over Wisconsin

Sara Groenewegen pitched a nine-hit shutout in 12 innings and tied a season high with 15 strikeouts in Game 1 over the Badgers.
Twins
April 19, 2017
A tarp covered the infield at Target Field

Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game rained out, to be made up June 17

Since opening Target Field in 2010, the Twins have experienced 33 delayed games and 16 postponements at home.
Twins
April 19, 2017
An usher and some rain-protected fans wait for a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Min

Headaches minimized for players, fans in Twins' rainout

Fans who purchased the Twins' special $99 ballpark pass for every April and May game now have a nice bonus: entry to Target Field on a Saturday night in June, when Wednesday's game is made up.
Sports
April 19, 2017

Mom from Chaska makes history as hand cyclist at Boston Marathon

Michelle Love won the women's hand cycle race as lone entry.
Sports
April 19, 2017
Vikings
April 19, 2017
Aaron Hernandez listened during his double murder trial in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston in March 2017.

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell

Hours before his former New England Patriots teammates were due to visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, prison officials say, Aaron Hernandez tied one end of his bedsheet to a window and the other around his neck and hanged himself.
Gophers
April 19, 2017

Gophers land commitment from Tyrik Henderson, a three-star CB from Illinois

Tyrik Henderson on Wednesday became the Gophers' 11th commitment for the Class of 2018, turning down offers from Iowa and Missouri, among others.

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