Vikings
December 6, 2018
Kyle Rudolph is Vikings' 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

Kyle Rudolph is Vikings' 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

The 29-year-old Rudolph was recognized on Wednesday for his work at the U of M Masonic Children's Hospital.
Wild
December 6, 2018
Minnesota Wild's Jason Zucker celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 201

'$5 million guy' Zucker 'feels like' a 30-goal scorer for Wild

Signing a five-year, $27.5 million contract over the summer changed how winger Jason Zucker perceived his role on the Wild.
Outdoors
December 6, 2018
Deer head drop boxes like this one in southeastern Minnesota have become a fixture during recent deer hunts

CWD found in deer outside of Minnesota's outbreak zone

The discovery was announced a day after stepped-up program to curtail the disease.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Gophers players including, from left, middle blocker Regan Pittman (21), outside hitter Adanna Rollins (20) and setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson (13) c

Assume nothing: U volleyball needs to battle through regional

As fans grow more excited at the possibility of watching the Gophers make the Final Four at Target Center, coach Hugh McCutcheon is trying to manage those expectations.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Jasmine Brunson(21) and Liz Holter(22) battle for the ball.

What's behind hot start for Whalen's undefeated Gophers?

Among other things, the 8-0 Go­phers have been transformed into a team that focuses on defense instead of trying to outscore their opponents.
Gophers
December 6, 2018
Nebraska players wore warmup shirts honoring the memory of Gophers guard Dupree McBrayer's mom.

'More than basketball' Tributes pour in for grieving McBrayer

Players from both teams honored Dupree McBrayer's mother on the court and tributes showed up all across social media to Tayra McFarlane, 58, who died Monday.
Wolves
December 6, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) high-fived a fan after scoring a 3-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets in the fourth quarter.

Towns takes over as Wolves smash Charlotte with huge 4th quarter

Tied after three quarters, the Wolves went on a 26-4 run to close out the game. Karl-Anthony Towns showed what can happen when he's the No. 1 option.
Sports
December 6, 2018

Former state record-holder Kay Konerza applauds McKenna Hofschild for breaking her scoring record

Wolves
December 6, 2018
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrated his team's victory in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets.

Rockets' unique approach to Rose allowed other Wolves players to thrive

Houston earlier this week doubled Derrick Rose off screens and denied him the ball. That meant there were going to be opportunities for Rose's teammates.
Vikings
December 6, 2018
Pulltabs and other charitable gambling have generated so much revenue to pay off U.S. Bank Stadium's debt that corporate taxes are no longer needed fo

Hartman: U.S. Bank Stadium thrives in fifth year

So far, 2.5 million people have visited U.S. Bank Stadium - which broke ground five years ago this week - and 90 percent of the $1.1 billion in stadium construction costs went back to Minnesotans.
Wolves
December 5, 2018
Timberwolves forward Robert Covington (33) reacts after scoring a basket against the Hornets

Another halftime airing of grievances powers Wolves' comeback win

The Timberwolves had another frank discussion in the locker room on their way to a 121-104 victory over the Hornets.
Gophers
December 5, 2018
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Sammy Walker (9) celebrated his first goal as a Gopher in the second period against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. ]

Six Minnesotans, including three from UMD, on U.S. junior hockey roster

Walker, Anderson, Samberg, Poehling, Miller and Cates vying for spot at world tournament.

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