Vikings
January 14, 2022
Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin, who caught three TD passes this season, is a pending free agent.

Long lists: Vikings have 17 pending free agents and plenty of holes

A look at the contract status of each Vikings player after a 7-9 season ranges from unrestricted free agents to one player signed through 2026.
Wolves
January 14, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns handled the ball against Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the first half Thursday.

'Big Three' not enough. Reserves let down Wolves as Memphis wins 11th straight

Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell combined for 84 of the team's points in the 116-108 loss. Coach Chris Finch saw several things to be unhappy about.
Wild
January 14, 2022
Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov was selected for his first NHL All-Star game.

Wild scoring leader Kaprizov, goalie Talbot chosen for NHL All-Star Game

Kirill Kaprizov is tied for seventh in scoring in the NHL with 40 points in 32 games; Cam Talbot is tied for eights among goalies in wins.
Olympics
January 14, 2022
Forward Ben Meyers is one of three Gophers hockey players headed to the Beijing Olympics.

Nine players with Minnesota ties named to U.S. men's Olympic hockey team

Three Gophers are among the players heading to Beijing. Players from Minnesota State, UMD and St. Cloud State are on the roster, too.
January 14, 2022
Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) celebrated after he intercepted the ball in the second quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Min

Should they stay or go? A look at the top five Vikings free agents-to-be

The Vikings' new leadership will have some big roster decisions to make, including how to approach a handful of prominent players scheduled to become free agents in March.
Outdoors
January 14, 2022
“We’re using all the tools we have to manage the wilderness to keep it as the amazing place that people love to visit,’’ said Forest Service s

Forest Service cuts access to BWCA to relieve crowding

About 23,000 fewer people will be allowed to enter the wilderness area this year under a reduction in the availability of entry permits.
Wolves
January 13, 2022
Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell handles the ball against Memphis guard Desmond Bane in the second half Thursday

Loss to Grizzlies shows Wolves need better attention to detail

Rebounding, fouling less, executing offense quicker all need improvement if Wolves want to achieve their goals, Finch says
Gophers
January 13, 2022
Gophers goalie Justen Close, shown in a 2020 Skate the Cities event in Blaine, will get an extended look now with Jack LaFontaine in the NHL.

U goalie Close goes from seldom-used understudy to man on the spot

Justen Close has been toiling in relative anonymity, but now the Gophers need him to replace All-America goalie Jack LaFontaine, who left the team for the NHL a few days ago.
Wild
January 13, 2022
Anaheim’s Troy Terry is among the NHL’s top goal scorers.

Wild gameday: Anaheim making its move in Pacific Division

The Ducks have used some young talent to put themselves in playoff position in the NHL.
Vikings
January 13, 2022
The Vikings are seeking to interview Catherine Raiche, the Eagles’ vice president of football operations, for the team’s general manager job. Raic

Vikings seek interviews with Raiche, Ossenfort, six others for GM job

Catherine Raiche, the Eagles' VP of football operations, would be the first woman to interview for a GM job in NFL history. Monti Ossenfort, the Titans' player personnel director, is a Luverne native and Minnesota Morris alumnus.
Sports
January 13, 2022

Chong Qui carries Purdue Fort Wayne over Detroit 62-60

Damian Chong Qui had 10 points as Purdue Fort Wayne edged past Detroit 62-60 on Thursday night.
Wild
January 13, 2022
Cam Talbot

Rosters for the NHL All-Star Game

The four divisions will have a three-on-three tournament Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.

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