Outdoors
April 3, 2020
American robin: It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

As classic birding book attests, the feathered crowd is a gateway to imagination and curiosity

As classic book attests, birds are a gateway to curiosity, imagination.
Books
April 3, 2020
The inaugural Wordplay festival in 2019 drew 10,000 people to see writers such as Stephen King. This year's festival is all virtual.

Olympian Jessie Diggins opens the Wordplay virtual book festival — with a workout

Wordplay will host eight online events every week through May 9.
Duluth
April 3, 2020
Lonnie Dupre a 53-year-old career polar adventurer from Minnesota made history with a solo January climb of Mount McKinley. He became the first person

Currents: Lonnie Dupre, Minnesota adventurer and explorer

What outdoors people are doing, reading, following, and more.
Twins
April 3, 2020
The Twins dugout watched action on the field during an AL Division Series loss to the Yankees.

Hartman: 'Lose and Love It' crowd strong as ever in Minnesota sports

Sid Hartman says that one of his mentors told him that as much as fans liked to win, they found just as much entertainment complaining about their favorite teams.
Local
April 3, 2020
The National Sports Center Executive Director Todd Johnson stood outside the center which he has offered for medical use, Thursday, April 2, 2020 in B

Blaine's National Sports Center officials concerned about lost revenue

The nonprofit seeking millions of dollars in aid to make it through the closure caused by the coronavirus.
Local
April 3, 2020
Vados Bait & Tackle co-owner Eric Stokes

What will this year's fishing opener look like? 'Let's see what happens'

Even though the celebratory Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is canceled, the walleye and northern pike season is set to open as planned next month.
Twins
April 3, 2020
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

Souhan: Baldelli has baseball in his head while music soothes his restless mind

Performing in front of demanding crowds is what groups do, and Twins manager Rocco Baldelli — currently with a lot of unexpected time on his hands — takes lessons from watching his team or his favorite band.
Wolves
April 2, 2020
The Timberwolves' NBA 2K League e-sports team, seen here in a scrimmage against the 76ers' team in July, is on hold.

E-sports league on hold but long-distance games go on with NBA stars

Participants include top-seeded Kevin Durant, second-seeded Trae Young, fourth-seeded Donovan Mitchell, fifth-seeded Devin Booker, and seventh-seeded Zach LaVine and 11th-seeded DeMarcus Cousins.
Gophers
April 2, 2020
Toughening up: U adds Mississippi St. to men's basketball schedule

Toughening up: U adds Mississippi St. to men's basketball schedule

The Gophers are also set to play in a four-team tournament next season that includes Marquette as part of their nonconference schedule.
Sports
April 2, 2020
Saints manager George Tsamis congratulates player Chesny Young after the game. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMA

St. Paul Saints 'sitting tight' while pushing toward May 19 opening day

With the official start of the season still more than a month away, the 2019 American Association champions are moving forward with just a few changes to their typical preseason regimen.
Sports
April 2, 2020

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Sports
April 2, 2020

Minnesota Duluth's Scott Perunovich among Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick finalists

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