Wild
May 13, 2022
Minnesota Wild's Matt Boldy (12) works the puck against St. Louis Blues' Colton Parayko (55) during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanle

Blues deliver final blow to season, knock Wild from playoffs in 5-1 thrashing

The Blues have pestered the Wild for months — spoiling the Winter Classic at Target Field, interrupting the team's franchise-record pace and now ending Minnesota's season.
Outdoors
May 13, 2022
The late LeRoy Chiovitte of Hermantown, Minnesota, held his state record walleye, caught in 1979. The huge walleye weighed 17 pounds, 8 ounces.

Anderson: 43 years later, record walleye moves back to Gunflint Trail

When LeRoy Chiovitte of Hermantown died, he left no plans for the fish that had been encased in glass for four decades. Soon, though, you'll be able to see the big walleye close to where it was caught in 1979.
Sports
May 13, 2022
Rep. Zack Stephenson is a chief sponsor of the sports betting legislation.

Minnesota House votes to legalize sports betting, but obstacles remain

The measure is unlikely to move forward this session as key differences remain in proposals from the House and Senate.
Outdoors
May 13, 2022
Stocking walleyes in Minnesota: Where science meets the trophy shot

Stocking walleyes in Minnesota: Where science meets the trophy shot

This Minnesota Fishing Opener, here is a look at the life cycle of a stocked walleye, so key to a healthy population of the state's signature fish.
Twins
May 13, 2022
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, left, and assistant bench coach Tony Diaz

Baldelli back with Twins, but not yet at home

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is back in the dugout, but is staying in a hotel to avoid infecting his eight-month-old daughter.
Sports
May 12, 2022
Zandon placed third in the Kentucky Derby, but will skip the remaining two legs of the Triple Crown races to point toward the Travers Stakes in August

Minnesota horse Zandon won't race in the Preakness or Belmont

Zandon's owner, Jeff Drown of St. Cloud, has the horse pointed toward the Travers Stakes. Derby winner Rich Strike won't race in the Preakness, either.
May 12, 2022

Wild knocked out of NHL playoffs after 5-1 loss to Blues in Game 6

The Blues have pestered the Wild for months — spoiling the Winter Classic at Target Field, interrupting the team's franchise-record pace and now ending Minnesota's season.
Twins
May 12, 2022
Cleveland Guardians’ Josh Naylor celebrated his game-tying grand slam off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the ninth inning Mon

Series preview: Cleveland visits Twins minus coaches in COVID protocol

Manager Terry Francona is among the group; still, slugger Josh Naylor will need attention
Wild
May 12, 2022
Wild goaltender Cam Talbot stopped a shot by Calgary’s Elias Lindholm on April 28 at Xcel Energy Center.

Talbot brings 'team-first mentality' into Wild net for Game 6

Idle since April 28, Cam Talbot saw his first action after Marc-Andre Fleury started the series' first five games.
Wild
May 12, 2022
St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas, right, is unable to score past Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sat

Cam Talbot starts for Wild in net for tonight's Game 6

Talbot was the first goalie off the ice during the Wild's pregame skate, suggesting he'll make his first start of the best-of-seven series. He last played two weeks ago against Calgary.
Outdoors
May 12, 2022
This is the hopeful scene Saturday and through summer.

Fishing opener: A tackle box full of useful tools, data and how-to advice

From where and how to buy a license, to ice-out updates to videos on targeting fish, there is something for every angler. Good luck.
Gophers
May 12, 2022
September 25, 1954 CAPPELLETTI, GINO - Football

Former Gophers, Patriots standout Cappelletti dies

Keewatin, Minn., native Gino Cappelletti starred for the Gophers in the 1950s and the Boston Patriots of the AFL in the 1960s. He was 89.

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