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Minn. prep leaders discuss contingency plans as fall sports practice looms
The high school league's plan is expected in two weeks, after Gov. Tim Walz and state officials announce their decision on how Minnesota schools will start the school year.
Gophers
Gophers' Morgan on watch list for top quarterback award
Tanner Morgan was one of 16 semifinalists for the award last season, when he set the single-season passing record of 3,253 yards and 30 touchdown passes.
Twins
Dodgers clubhouse attendant gets chance to play, is hero we need
Unlikely heroes have emerged during baseball's accelerated run-up to the start of games. One of them is Francisco "Chico" Herrera, a clubhouse attendant for the Dodgers.
Twins
Buxton hurt again, carted off field after injuring foot chasing fly ball
Nelson Cruz was batting against Jose Berrios when Cruz sent a hard-hit fly ball to center field during a scrimmage at Target Field on Monday night.
Vikings
Long fight over NFL team's name hits home in Minnesota
American Indian leaders and longtime allies hailed a victory many felt was long overdue after more than 30 years of protests over the nicknames of sports teams that have been condemned as racist.
Twins
Despite short season, here's why Baldelli still preaching roster depth
After rushing through a brief training camp, the Twins are scheduled for only two game-free days in the first 41, and pennant-race pressure will exist from the season's first pitch.
Lynx
Lynx season opens July 26 with flurry of tough games
For the Lynx, it will be the start of a difficult first week of play in a shortened season in which every game will have more importance attached to it.
Wild
'Exciting day' for Wild includes Evason's two-year coaching deal
In a pair of moves that make the team's future clearer, the Wild removed coach Dean Evason's interim label and locked up coveted prospect Kirill Kaprizov with a two-year contract.
Wild
Scoggins: Leipold finally has his man in Russian star Kaprizov
The Wild's owner never reached a point where he thought Monday's franchise-altering development might not happen, but Craig Leipold admits he had moments of real concern.
Wild
Interim to full time: Mixed success for Minnesota pro sports coaches
Here's how previous interim-to-head coaches in Minnesota professional sports fared before Dean Evason made that jump for the Wild:
Wild
Russian star Kaprizov signs with Wild, can't play until next season
General Manager Bill Guerin said Sunday that 23-year-old Kirill Kaprizov would benefit by participating in training camp and going to Canada with the Wild for the playoffs.
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