Outdoors
August 17, 2017
The Lemke family cabin near Longville, for Outdoors Weekend

Simple cabin near Longville eventually demanded a few modern conveniences

"We weren't able to find a suitable cabin or lake shore, and we decided to build our own place," writes cabin owner.
Outdoors
August 17, 2017
One-time use only. Longtime waterfowlers are convinced there are not as many ducks as we are lead to believe by the experts. Habitat loss is likely th

Outdoorsman says his experience is unequivocal: Duck numbers are down in Minnesota

Experience says duck numbers are indisputably down in Minnesota.
Wolves
August 17, 2017
Wolves guard Jamal Crawford tweets at Shabazz Muhammad: 'C'mon back home'

Wolves guard Jamal Crawford tweets at Shabazz Muhammad: 'C'mon back home'

Shabazz Muhammad is finding out what a lot of mid-level NBA veterans have found out this offseason: Not everyone is cashing in on free agency.
Vikings
August 17, 2017
Vikings inside linebacker Ben Gedeon

Hartman: Ex-Michigan star Gedeon excelling in Vikings linebacker battle

Ben Gedeon, a fourth-round pick out of Michigan, is quickly catching on at linebacker in Vikings camp and mounting a bid to make team at need position.
Vikings
August 17, 2017
Minnesota Vikings kickers Marshall Koehn (1) and Kai Forbath (2) share a light moment during training camp.

Vikings kicker duel: Forbath's experience vs. Koehn's big leg

"It's amazing how close they are. It's incredible," Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer said, adding that their work in 11-on-11 drills must improve.
Gophers
August 17, 2017
Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino watched guard Nate Mason shoot during an October 2016 practice.

Gophers men's basketball team will face grueling finish to Big Ten schedule

A season ago, Minnesota had its toughest stretch to begin Big Ten play, with four of the first six games on the road. This coming season will be flipped, with a potentially nasty February slate.
Gophers
August 17, 2017
Ten Gophers football players walk into their closed-door appeal hearing in January for their alleged involvement in a sexual assault. On Monday, Antoi

Report: U followed rules in football suspensions, cites 'breakdown in trust'

The report, released Wednesday, blamed much of the turmoil surrounding the high-profile case on "weak leadership" of the coaching staff and the influence of unnamed "third parties."
Vikings
August 17, 2017
Marcus Sherels (35) has outrun training camp challenges in the past. Can he do it again?

Marcus Sherels and the science of surviving and succeeding as an NFL special teamer

Marcus Sherels' strength as a punt returner is visible. He's quick, faster than advertised and exerts no wasted movements. Some of his other skills defy logic, though.
Wild
August 17, 2017
Nick Bjugstad of the Florida Panthers and Zane McIntyre (second from right) sign autographs for children after their Da Beauty League game, on Monday

Da Beauty League: A chance to watch pro hockey stars up close

In the waning minutes of every game in Da Beauty League, dozens of kids in hockey garb press against each railing at the Zamboni entrance inside Edina's Braemar Arena.
Lynx
August 17, 2017
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) comes up with the defensive board next to Seattle Storm's Carolyn Swords (8) and Breanna Stewart (30)

Lynx left to 'search for answers' after last-minute loss; Brunson hurt

Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles each had double-doubles at Seattle but the Lynx still lost their second consecutive game.
Twins
August 17, 2017
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano made a fielding play against the Indians on Tuesday that reminded longtime baseball observers of former Orioles stando

Fielding gem shows Miguel Sano's improvement at third for Twins

Miguel Sano on Tuesday made a play like a top defender of the hot corner when he went well to his right to grab an Austin Jackson grounder, and threw a one-hopper to Joe Mauer at first.
Golf
August 17, 2017

Kenzie Neisen wins second Women's State Open

Neisen had a 7-under 137 total, including a course record 63 in her opening round. This is her second State Open title in three years.

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