Outdoors
July 30, 2021
Kate Swanson, a helicopter flight nurse from Brainerd and avid mountain biker, cut around a berm on the "Drawpoint Trail" Tuesday at Cuyuna Country St

Wildly popular Minnesota rec area, neighbors prepare for 'Cuyuna 2.0'

Moving there, playing there, buying there: Communities rally around the recreation area's wild success and could be creating a model for other Iron Range towns.
Sports
July 30, 2021

St. Paul Saints win on bases-loaded walk in 10th inning

Vikings
July 30, 2021
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (97).

Vikings' Pierce says he's healing quickly and 'anxious' to don pads again

Nose tackle Michael Pierce, the team's top 2020 free-agent signing, strained a calf earlier this summer, but said Thursday he's healing more quickly than trainers anticipated.
Wolves
July 30, 2021
Jericho Sims

Sims picked by Knicks; Wright goes undrafted, but gets deal with Wolves

Former Cristo Rey Jesuit star Jericho Sims goes to New York in the second round, the 58th overall pick. Champlin Park's McKinley Wright goes undrafted, but agrees to deal with Wolves at the conclusion of the draft.
Wolves
July 30, 2021
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, traded to Cleveland for forward Taurean Prince on Thursday,  is playing for Spain at the Tokyo Olympics.

Timberwolves trading Rubio to Cleveland for Prince

Point guard Ricky Rubio's second stint in Minnesota comes to an end after one season in a deal for forward Taurean Prince that also gives Wolves a second-round pick and cash.
July 29, 2021
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7).

Vikings camp observations: Peterson's teaching moment with Dantzler

Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson pulled second-year corner Cameron Dantzler and other young players aside Thursday to give them coverage tips.
Vikings
July 29, 2021
Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill blocked against defensive end Danielle Hunter during the second day of training camp Thursday.

In line for a new contract, Vikings' O'Neill tries to ignore right tackle market

Now the leader of the offensive line, Brian O'Neill has put himself in line for an extension at a time when his position is becoming more lucrative.
Sports
July 29, 2021

Thursday's Canterbury Park results

Wild
July 29, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) controls the puck next to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jon Merrill (28) during the second period in Game

Wild signs Jon Merrill to one-year contract

The Wild's defense could be set for next season after Alex Goligoski and Dmitry Kulikov signed Wednesday.
Olympics
July 29, 2021
Suni Lee, gold medal winner.

5 great memories from watching Suni Lee win gold in Tokyo

The moments between the moments — unforgettable.
Olympics
July 29, 2021
Suni Lee after landing her balance beam routine during the women’s all-around gymnastics competition.

Souhan: Suni Lee is 'one of the best stories' in Minnesota history — period

Watching Suni Lee perform, prepare herself between rotations and then win gold made for an unforgettable event.
Olympics
July 29, 2021
Sunisa Lee of the United States, center, with her gold medal and Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, left, with her silver medal, stand during the medal ceremon

Lee's golden moment reverberates for Hmong people around the world

The St. Paul gymnast's gold medal in the women's all-around brought posts filled with excitement, reflection and pride.

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