April 7, 2021
Eric Wilson (50) celebrated one of his three interceptions last season.

Former Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson joins the Eagles

The free agent agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal in Philadelphia, where he will again be teammates with safety Anthony Harris
Sports
April 7, 2021
Rosemount's Alexa Ratzlaff (21) looks for room under the basket against Centennial

4A girls' basketball: Rosemount will face Chaska for the title

Hopkins was denied by Chaska to win its 79th game in a row. Tap here for game reports, video and more from the state tournament.
Sports
April 7, 2021
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said that he would have gotten his shot a long time ago if it was possible.

Wolves players, coaches and staff get COVID-19 vaccinations

Coach Chris Finch calls getting the shots his civic duty.
Sports
April 7, 2021

Kevin Fiala's hat trick leads Wild's 8-3 thumping over red-hot Colorado

Kevin Fiala scored his first NHL hat trick during a career-high four-point game, Kirill Kaprizov had two goals, and captain Jared Spurgeon tallied three assists for the Wild, which handed Colorado its first regulation loss since March 8.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Stifling defense keys Rosemount victory over Centennial

The Irish prevailed 40-33, scoring just 13 points in the second half while holding the Cougars to one field goal.
Sports
April 7, 2021

Gophers soccer to open postseason against Nebraska

Gophers
April 7, 2021
Richard Pitino coached the Gophers for eight seasons.

Richard Pitino's Gophers buyout, once $7.1 million, drops to zero

The university owes no buyout money to former Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino under terms of their separation agreement, obtained Wednesday by the Star Tribune.
Sports
April 7, 2021
Caledonia's Jackson Koepke (10) and Austin Klug (3) defend Minneapolis North's Mario Sanders (1) under the basket in the Class 2A semifinal Wednesday

Championship games set in Class 1A and 2A boys' basketball

Hayfield and Hancock won their 1A semifinals to move into Saturday's title game. Tap here for game reports, video and more from Target Center.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Experienced Waseca too much for Fergus Falls in 72-58 victory

The Bluejays got all but 14 of their points from dynamic seniors Ryan Dufault, Andrew Morgan and Kyreese Willingham to reach the Class 2A championship game.
Local
April 7, 2021
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Metro Transit to Twins fans: Be patient boarding LRT on Thursday

Numbers allowed on each train remain limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twins
April 7, 2021
An automated ticket scanning station ahead of the Minnesota Twins April 8 home opener at Target Field and seen Tuesday in Minneapolis. ]

Heading to Target Field for Twins games? Here's what you need to know.

The Twins will welcome 10,000 fans to Target Field on Thursday for their home opener against Seattle. We have answers to common questions about changes that fans can expect.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Caledonia holds off late Minneapolis North charge

The Warriors used runs to build leads and hold them through much of the game, then repelled a final Polars surge for a 60-55 victory.

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