Gophers
April 3, 2020
Next Amir Coffey? U recruiting Rice transfer who resembles him

Next Amir Coffey? U recruiting Rice transfer who resembles him

Coach Richard Pitino and his staff are recruiting Rice transfer Drew Peterson, who has skills that remind some people of the former Gophers standout.
Outdoors
April 3, 2020
Jake Wallner, left, of St. Paul and his buddy Adam Bergstrom of Farmington, both 28, set off on the MIsssissippi River Tuesday in Bergstrom's new boat

Anderson: On this stretch of the Mississippi, it's fishing as usual -- for now

On the banks of the Mississippi near Red Wing, where walleye fishing is allowed year-round, anglers decide for themselves when fishing season begins.
Local
April 3, 2020
Bringing the outdoors indoors: "Free Solo"

Bringing the outdoors in: Finding a nature fix while sheltering in

People are getting outdoors in droves, all in flight — at least mentally — from the pandemic. Under stay-at-home orders, they're also bringing the outdoors to the indoors. How are they doing it?
Lynx
April 3, 2020
Minnesota Fillies players during a practice, circa 1980

Finances doomed Minnesota Fillies in 1981 after three seasons

This week in Minnesota sports history: The Fillies last game in the Women's Professional Basketball League, a 122-61 loss at San Francisco, was played 39 years ago this week.
Local
April 3, 2020
Maria Ellis 20, right, played with her brother Da' Macus Ellis 4, at Webber Park pool in Minneapolis in 2018.

Mpls. closes beaches, pools and programs for the entire summer

The closures extend to park restrooms, drinking fountains and aquatic facilities.
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.

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