Outdoors
February 13, 2020
In a photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a gray wolf. Federal wildlife officials are proposing to strip endangered species protectio

Wolf pack structure is interesting view of a family dynamic

Nature Notes: They are breeders typically in February.
Outdoors
February 13, 2020
Close-up of dry leaves covered by frost

Trails lit, snowshoes ready for weekend at the parks

Gooseberry, Myre-Big Island and others have snowshoe outings planned.
Outdoors
February 13, 2020
An A-frame cabin model went up in 1986 after years of camping.

The pond was there. We moved the cabin in later.

The property had a human-made pond that had been dug out for its sand.
West Metro
February 13, 2020
Joanna Oberg (11) of Grand Marais took her dogs back to the kennel after crossing the finish line.

Sled dog racing makes historic return to Lake Minnetonka

Forty mushers from as far away as Alaska and Ontario started with 250 dogs on the snowy streets of Excelsior for the Klondike Dog Derby.
Outdoors
February 13, 2020
Thel Great Backyard Bird Count begins Friday and continues through Monday.

Get out there, Minnesota: the Great Backyard Bird Count project is back

In its 23rd year, the count is the first online citizen-science project of its kind.
Polls
February 13, 2020

Poll: How many games will the Twins win this season?

Gophers
February 13, 2020
Minnesota Gophers center Daniel Oturu (25) walked past Minnesota Gophers head coach Richard Pitino after he fouled out in the second half. ] RENEE JON

Gophers get break from grind before Sunday showdown with Iowa

The Gophers played more Big Ten games in January than any other team in the conference, and finally have a break before Sunday's game. "It's a grind when you're playing that many games," Richard Pitino said.
Twins
February 13, 2020
RandBall: Everyone is still mad at the Astros, and it's glorious

RandBall: Everyone is still mad at the Astros, and it's glorious

The Astros ducked the media on Wednesday but gave a news conference Thursday morning that most likely will open them up to even more criticism.
Polls
February 13, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) talks with Jason Zucker (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in

Poll: Which recent trade do you like best?

Twins
February 13, 2020
Minnesota Twins catcher Tomas Telis walked out for practice on Friday.

Baldelli tells Twins on Day 1: 'Come in expecting to win a lot of games'

Rocco Baldelli erased any doubts on Wednesday as he spoke on the first day of Twins workouts for pitchers and catchers.
Wild
February 13, 2020
Alex Galchenyuk made his Wild debut Tuesday night vs. Vegas.

Another fresh start: Galchenyuk joins fourth team in three years

A former 30-goal scorer, Alex Galchenyuk is looking to regain that scoring touch after a stint in Pittsburgh during which his playing time and production dropped.
Wolves
February 13, 2020
In a December 30 game, Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders disputed a call against the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center.

Hartman: Despite struggles, owner Taylor still believes in Saunders

Wolves owner Glen Taylor said that at no point during this season, including the 5-27 streak before the trade deadline, has he considered firing coach Ryan Saunders

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