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Loons home opener on St. Patrick's Day; season starts March 3 at San Jose
United will also face the Portland Timbers for their home opener on April 14, when the Timbers unveil the expansion of Providence Park.
Wolves
Jimmy Butler shows why Wolves, Wiggins can't settle for jump shots
Jimmy Butler's 37-point performance Monday in a game in which he was questionable to play because of back issues was an old-school demonstration of determination and grit.
Wolves
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What sore back? Butler scores 37, hits last-second free throws in Wolves win
After there were questions about whether he was even going to play against Portland, Jimmy Butler carried the Wolves to victory on his (sore) back.
Vikings
Zimmer's next challenge for Vikings: 'Now, we start playing for seeding'
No team has reached the Super Bowl without a first-round bye since 2012 and home teams in the division round of the playoffs are 13-3 since 2013.
Here's how the Vikings offense is creating space for its playmakers
Five of the seven "explosive plays" in Sunday's game were products of the Vikings' speed and play designs, particularly involving running back Jerick McKinnon and receiver Adam Thielen.
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Poll: Who is your Minnesota Sportsperson of the Year?
Top finishers will advance to a final vote next week.
Wolves
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By keeping it loose, Butler overcomes back problem
Coach Tom Thibodeau said he wasn't surprised that Jimmy Butler fought through back pain and played Monday night.
Vikings
Scoggins: Vikings fans raise echoes of Metrodome at U.S. Bank Stadium
A raucous home atmosphere that surprisingly mirrors the Metrodome in decibel level should make the Vikings a tough out in the playoffs.
Vikings
Given a choice, Vikings' Joseph says he'd rather face Rodgers
Packers coach Mike McCarthy was noncommittal when asked about sitting Aaron Rodgers this week vs. the Vikings but Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph wants to see him on the field.
Sports
Introducing a new group of Star Tribune Players of the Year
The Star Tribune has expanded its Metro Player of the Year brand to include top high school athletes in individual-based sports
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