Sports
May 20, 2017

Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy preview

The Los Angeles Galaxy made it to the Western Conference semifinals last year, but if this season were to end now, the team (3-5-2) wouldn't even make the playoffs, one spot out of contention.
Twins
May 20, 2017
Twins catcher Jason Castro, left, talked with Twins starter Ervin Santana.

Under new leadership, Twins pitchers reaping reward of advanced stats

Scouting meetings are so intricately detailed now, they're practically entertainment, at least to a baseball junkie like Twins manager Paul Molitor.
Twins
May 20, 2017
A water collects in a rain gauge at Target Field as rain forced the postponement of a game between the Twins and the Royals on Saturday. The game will

Rainout sets up a Target Field first: a true doubleheader

The matter of a makeup date was in the hands of the players, thanks to a collectively bargained MLB limit of three day-night doubleheaders per season without player approval.
Twins
May 20, 2017
Carlos Correa, center, was selected No. 1 overall by the Astros in 2012 and signed for less than the recommended figure and they used the savings to g

Twins might spread the wealth in June's draft

The team could pay less for the top overall pick and use the savings on others.
Twins
May 20, 2017

LaVelle E. Neal's Central Intelligence

Alarms are starting to go off in Cleveland because their starting rotation is supposed to be a strength, but it hasn't been.
Twins
May 20, 2017

Sunday Insider: The 3-2 pitch

Colorado is built to last in the National League West. The Rockies always have had good position players, but the pitching is benefitting from the influence of manager Bud Black.
Outdoors
May 20, 2017
Restoring drained wetlands and plowed grasslands has been a priority for the Outdoor Heritage Fund, created by passage in 2008 of the Legacy Amendment

Anderson: Political assault on state's natural resources demands a united response

A rethinking of conservation and especially conservation politics is necessary if Minnesota 20 years and more from now is going to retain a semblance of the pristine lakes, rivers, woods and prairies that historically have made it a great place to live.
St. Paul
May 20, 2017
Two, three-person canoes and two one-person kayaks are available for use at no cost at Sunfish Lake Park in the City of Ramsey, where service technici

National Park Service kayak rental expanding to St. Paul and beyond

Paddle Share program eases access to the river.
Sports
May 20, 2017
Pups to preps: High school basketball players Matthew Hurt (middle), Tre Jones and Paige Bueckers are part of the latest wave of standouts who have ri

Minnesota is turning into a youth basketball hotbed

An explosion of year-round basketball for all ages has made Minnesota a prime source of top talent
High Schools
May 20, 2017

Mounds View's Joel Smith, Nicholas Sharma add to storied track program

Joel Smith and Nicholas Sharma are adding to Mounds View’s extensive track tradition.
High Schools
May 20, 2017

Eastview boys' lacrosse team seeks return to the top

No. 1-ranked Lightning has talent, experience to win it all.
Sports
May 20, 2017
State record-holder Anna Keefer, right, with mother (and jump coach) Tiffini.

Even watchful mom almost missed Anna Keefer's record-setting long jump

Anna Keefer's record long jump almost escaped her mom, too.

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