Twins
August 1, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Austin Martin (80) warmup throw to first base during a Major League Spring Training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on

Scoggins: Twins back to banking on hope. Don't forget why

Receiving two top-level prospects in exchange for pitcher Jose Berrios does not feel like something to be celebrating for this team.
Olympics
August 1, 2021
Team USA swimmers Regan Smith, Lydia Jacoby, Torri Huske and Abbey Weitzeil huddled after swimming to silver in the women’s 4x 100 meter medley rela

Souhan: Dogs, drugs, domination. U.S. swimmers share Tokyo thoughts

After winning 30 medals during the Olympic swimming competition, Lakeville's Regan Smith and three of her teammates took on topics in and out of the pool.
Wolves
August 1, 2021
Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin

Vanderbilt, McLaughlin receive qualifying offers from Timberwolves

Each becomes a restricted free agent as Monday's start to NBA free agency nears.
Olympics
August 1, 2021
The United States' women's 4x100-meter medley relay team, Regan Smith, Lydia Jacoby, Torri Huske and Abbey Weitzeil, celebrates at the podium after wi

Regan Smith heads home from Tokyo with another silver medal

The Lakeville swimmer participated in the 4x100 medley relay Sunday at the Tokyo Games and raised her medal total to three.
Olympics
August 1, 2021
Japan’s Daiki Tanaka (24) fought for a rebound with Argentina’s Leandro Bolmaro (10) on Sunday at the Olympics.

Argentina's Bolmaro shows flair, could be part of Wolves' future

With the Timberwolves not having a draft pick this year, there could be an opening on their roster for Leandro Bolmaro, the 23rd pick in the 2020 draft.
Vikings
August 1, 2021
“There were so many things from the day Korey died that I don’t have the answers for,” said Vikings Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter. “And 20

20 years after his death, Stringer still missed, still getting work done

Steps to prevent heatstroke are being taken throughout football as a result of a foundation started in honor of Korey Stringer, the Vikings player who died after collapsing during a training camp practice.
Twins
August 1, 2021
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and third baseman Josh Donaldson

Twins pursue a new goal: Make most of 2021 as statement about future

Twins players have something to prove, and manager Rocco Baldelli is watching and expecting them to take advantage of the adversity.
Vikings
August 1, 2021
Minnesota Vikings fans did the Skol Chant as they watched practice Saturday night.

Cousins, two Vikings backup QBs forced to quarantine by virus rules

Jake Browning was the only quarterback available for Saturday's annual night practice. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer wasn't shy about expressing his frustration.
Sports
August 1, 2021

Jay Lietzau's Sunday Canterbury Park line

Outdoors
August 1, 2021
Minnesota’s Northwest Region fisheries supervisor, Henry Drewes, is retiring after a 35-year career at the DNR. Here he is with a trophy-sized walle

Retiring fisheries supervisor left fingerprints around the state

Henry Drewes ascended inside the DNR for 35 years while constantly urging his peers to make fishing better.
Vikings
August 1, 2021
Vikings receiver Bisi Johnson was helped by trainers in practice Friday.

Source: Vikings receiver Bisi Johnson suffered torn ACL in practice

Johnson, the third-year receiver, went down Friday afternoon while running a route in passing drills.
Sports
August 1, 2021
Aaron Rodgers shares a laugh with wide receivers Davante Adams and Randall Cobb on Saturday.

Reusse: Candor makes Rodgers a Packers quarterback to admire

Aaron Rodgers, fresh from an MVP season in 2020 that ended with high frustration, wanted out. His view didn't seem hard to understand.

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