Wild
January 26, 2023
Ryan Hartman’s checkered play has caused him to be a healthy scratch for the Wild.

Hartman a healthy scratch for Wild after penalties upset coach

For the second time in a week, the Wild made a regular in their lineup a healthy scratch. This time it's Ryan Hartman. "He's going to be accountable for his actions in the last game," Dean Evason said.
High Schools
January 26, 2023
Minneapolis North quarterback Deshaun Hill, right, shook a teammate’s hand after winning a game against SMB Wolfpack in September 2021.

Man convicted of murder in shooting of North High quarterback Deshaun Hill Jr.

A Hennepin County jury took less than an hour to convict a man of murder for gunning down the beloved Minneapolis North High student and football player last year.
Loons
January 26, 2023
John Shuster, known for his gold medal with the U.S. curling team, is now the co-owner of Duluth’s semi-pro soccer team Duluth FC.

U.S. curling gold medalist Shuster buys Duluth's soccer team

John Shuster has hosted players from the semipro Duluth FC team in his home since 2019 and recently became a co-owner alongside developer Alex Giuliani.
Politics
January 26, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz proposed paying off the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium just seven years after it opened.

Walz proposes early U.S. Bank Stadium payoff, $15.7M for a secure perimeter

Vikings, stadium authority say there's also a need for an ongoing maintenance fund.
January 26, 2023

Jury convicts man of murder in shooting death of North High quarterback Deshaun Hill Jr.

A Hennepin County jury took less than an hour to convict a man of murder for gunning down the beloved Minneapolis North High student and football player last year.
Sports
January 26, 2023
No respect for Kevin O'Connell. Lots of questions for the Wild

No respect for Kevin O'Connell. Lots of questions for the Wild

Two themes on today's podcast: @RandBall doesn't care for O'Connell not being among the five NFL Coach of the Year finalists. Hockey writer Sarah McClellan ponders questions about the Wild, with a focus on the roster.
Colleges
January 26, 2023
College basketball game interrupted. Was it really a McDonald's delivery?

College basketball game interrupted. Was it really a McDonald's delivery?

The scene apparently wasn't what it first appeared to be, but an Atlantic 10 Conference game Wednesday night was halted by a novel scene at courtside.
High Schools
January 26, 2023
Clockwise from left: Warroad’s Jason Shaugabay, Hampton Slukynsky and Carson Pilgrim are prominent players on what appears to be Minnesota’s best

Best team in state boys hockey? Tiny, mighty Warroad speaks up

It's not often the two teams ranked No. 1 in the Let's Play Hockey coaches poll decide bragging rights inside the boards. But that's what happened when Wayzata traveled to Warroad.
Vikings
January 26, 2023
Podcast: Vikings defensive coordinator interviews — and the future of Kirk Cousins

Podcast: Vikings defensive coordinator interviews — and the future of Kirk Cousins

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand dive into the Vikings' pool of defensive coordinator candidates on the latest Access Vikings episode.
Loons
January 26, 2023
Minnesotans (clockwise from top left) Herbert Endeley, Rory O’Driscoll, Emmanuel Iwe and Xavier Zengue are training with MLS teams.

MLS finds four players in Minnesota, where nil is usually the number

The MLS SuperDraft had turned up Minnesotans rarely, with only three taken in the previous dozen drafts. That number was exceeded in last month's selection.
Gophers
January 26, 2023
Fill-in center Treyton Thompson had averaged less than two minutes of play in Minnesota’s previous six games.

Scoggins: Yes, it was another U loss. But this one should be cheered

The Gophers deserved more than a cold walk back to their dorms late Wednesday night after nearly pulling off a stunner engineered by their 'Shorthanded Seven.'
Wolves
January 26, 2023
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert dunks against Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III during the first half Wednesday

Wolves reverse the usual with huge third quarter to beat Pelicans

The Wolves are one of the worst third-quarter teams in the NBA, but they used a 15-0 run during an almost five-minute stretch after halftime to rally past New Orleans.

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