Outdoors
August 23, 2017
Twin Cities fishing guide Josh Stevenson, left, with Kid Rock and a northern pike he caught Sunday after appearing at Grand Casino in Hinckley and bef

Anderson: Multitalented Kid Rock can also fish

Detroit rocker Kid Rock squeezed in a fishing session after his show at Grand Casino in Hinckley last weekend and before headlining the Iowa State Fair.
Gophers
August 23, 2017
Arkansas offensive lineman Frank Ragnow defends against Toledo in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, Sept

Arkansas center Ragnow, of Chanhassen, named AP Preseason All-America second team

Frank Ragnow has started 26 consecutive games for the Razorbacks and didn't allow a sack last year for the second consecutive season.
Lynx
August 23, 2017
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) was fouled in the first half by Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Currie (25) left at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesd

Lynx smash Phoenix with 105-point outburst but defense sets tone

A tenacious, tireless Lynx defense limited Phoenix's twin powers — Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner — to a total of 14 points. The 6-9 Griner had only two rebounds.
Twins
August 23, 2017
Dillon Gee

Gee earns second start for Twins; Melville sent out

Dillon Gee had been pitching out of the Twins bullpen, but retired 18 of 20 hitters he faced in beating the White Sox on Monday. That earned him Saturday's starting spot in Toronto.
Twins
August 23, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Kennys Vargas (19) celebrates ninth dugout after his home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning of a baseball gam

Vargas knew just what to look for on home run swing

Kennys Vargas had faced Lucas Giolito a few times before, during his various stints in Triple-A, so he had an idea of what to look for.
Outdoors
August 22, 2017
Knut Robinson.

Trophy Tales: Three memorable Minnesota fish stories

Three anglers share their memories of recent fish catches.
Vikings
August 22, 2017
Elliot Cooper cooked pizzas in the wood fire grill at Frogtown Farms. ] Shari L. Gross ï shari.gross@startribune.com The Minnesota Superbowl Comm

Super Bowl check helps St. Paul's Frogtown Farm dig even deeper roots

The nonprofit Frogtown Farm got $50,000 from the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee, which has handed out about $2 million so far this year.
Celebrities
August 22, 2017
Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods had been a couple for about three years.

Lindsey Vonn: Nude photo hack of phone 'despicable invasion of privacy'

At least one private image of Tiger Woods also was posted online, an attorney for both said.
Gophers
August 22, 2017
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck has wrapped his first training camp in Minnesota, and now awaits the Aug. 31 season opener.

Gophers end training camp, turn attention to next week's opener

P.J. Fleck's first training camp in Minnesota featured a team adjusting to — and embracing — its new coach's ways
Golf
August 22, 2017

Craig Brischke wins Minnesota Senior Professional Golf Association title

Twins
August 22, 2017
Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza.

With Kepler out sick, Adrianza gets another outfield start for Twins

Paul Molitor chose Ehire Adrianza over Chris Gimenez or Mitch Garver to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox because he wants Adrianza's athleticism in the field.
Sports
August 22, 2017
Center-back Kallman taking Loons' defensive changes in stride

Center-back Kallman taking Loons' defensive changes in stride

While most teams like to solidify a starting back-four early and never change it, Minnesota United has had to switch up its defense often because of national team departures and injuries.

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