Twins
June 12, 2019
David Ortiz, in 2016.

Souhan: Love for 'special guy' Big Papi transcends borders

Former Twins player David Ortiz went on to enormous success with the Red Sox. Sunday night in Santo Domingo he was shot in the back and remembering happier times is not difficult for current players.
Vikings
June 12, 2019
'I'm here': Vikings tight end Rudolph pleased to stay in purple

'I'm here': Vikings tight end Rudolph pleased to stay in purple

With no fully guaranteed money in the deal beyond this season, however, there remains the possibility the Vikings could still decide to move on from Kyle Rudolph after 2019.
Twins
June 12, 2019
Jonathan Schoop, left, greets Eddie Rosario after they scored on Schoop's home run against the Mariners during the fourth inning

May saves the day after Twins rally for three in 8th to beat Seattle

Marwin Gonzalez struck out three times before finally making game-winning contacts and Trevor May picked up his first save of the season.
Lynx
June 12, 2019
Jessica Shepard (10) and Napheesa Collier during Saturday's game vs. Los Angeles,.

Lynx problems: Shepard's injury puts more burden on rookie Collier

Top draft choice Napheesa Collier, off to a strong start to her WNBA career at small forward, is moving to power forward. That will require a batch of adjustments to her game.
Loons
June 12, 2019
Loons defender Ike Opara, an ex- Sporting Kansas City player, credits its Open Cup success to taking those matches seriously.

Loons seek payback vs. nemesis Sporting KC in U.S. Open Cup

In nine MLS and Open Cup games against Sporting Kansas City since 2014, Minnesota United has won just once.
Sports
June 11, 2019
Isabella McCauley of Simley shot a 67 during the first round of the Class 3A girls' golf state tournament in Coon Rapids. (Photo: Renee Jones Schneide

Simley freshman, Roseville eighth-grader 1-2 in Class 3A girls' golf after Day 1

Eighth-grader Vunissa Vu from Roseville is three shots back into final day.
Golf
June 11, 2019
Hollis Cavner

Cavner works U.S. Open field for more commitments to 3M Open

3M Open executive director Hollis Cavner arrived at Pebble Beach on Saturday and will leave Wednesday night. In between, he'll lean on players to come to Blaine next month. Tony Finau committed on Tuesday.
Loons
June 11, 2019

Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas City

Kansas City has won the Open Cup four times, tied for first among MLS teams and second overall. It's most recent title came in 2017.
Sports
June 11, 2019
Luke Williams (21) of St. Thomas Academy celebrated after scoring a goal. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Chanhassen, MN

St. Thomas Academy, Eden Prairie, Benilde-St. Margaret's and Prior Lake win in boys' lacrosse state quarterfinals

The Cadets, first-time entrants, edged Mahtomedi in a state quarterfinal.
Sports
June 11, 2019
Olivia Mattis of Lakeville North celebrated her second half goal Tuesday June 11, 2019 in Minnetonka,MN.] Lakeville North beat Stillwater 18-15 in the

Lakeville North edges Stillwater in rematch in girls' lacrosse quarterfinals

Outdoors
June 11, 2019

Metro waters receding, but know rules before you flow

Some closures, restrictions will remain in place while levels drop.
Outdoors
June 11, 2019

Minnesota fishing report

A look at where fish are biting around the state.

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