Loons
February 3, 2023
Minnesota United forward Cameron Dunbar is a new addition this year from the L.A. Galaxy.

Loons newcomer Dunbar, only 20, brings MLS experience

Cameron Dunbar played 18 games for LA Galaxy before they traded him to the Loons for a third-round draft pick.
High Schools
February 3, 2023
Gary Lembcke instructed his team during the state tournament in 2017-18.

Norwood Young America girls basketball coach Gary Lembcke retires after 39 years

Lembcke has 681 victories, ranking him fourth in state history among girls basketball coaches.
High Schools
February 3, 2023
Blake’s Suzy Higuchi (left) and St. Thomas Academy’s Tommy Cronin put up big numbers.

Ten high school hockey deeds deserving mention

The moments range from bursts of success to complete dominance.
Sports
February 3, 2023
Jalen Suggs (4) of the Orlando Magic attempts a shot while defended by Taurean Prince (12) of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter, Monday,

Live at 7 p.m.: Follow the Wolves vs. Magic on Gameview

The Wolves meet up with former state prep star Jalen Suggs. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game stats and scores from around the NBA.
Wolves
February 3, 2023

Edwards on not being an All-Star: 'I kind of knew I wasn't going'

At least outwardly, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards didn't share the outrage of fans and teammates that NBA coaches passed on him for selection in the NBA All-Star Game.
High Schools
February 3, 2023
Jalen Suggs drew a crowd right onto his lap Thursday. His mom, Molly Manley, sat at his left, and his dad, Larry Suggs, was on the gym floor near Jale

No. 1 all around: Minnehaha Academy honors Jalen Suggs, retires his jerseys

In his second season in the NBA, Suggs is in town for a game against the Timberwolves. The school retired his No. 1 in both basketball and football.
Inspired
February 3, 2023
Peggy Brenden of St. Cloud competed in a boys tennis match in 1972. Toni St. Pierre was cleared to run for Hopkins Eisenhower High School that same ye

In the 1970s, two Minnesota girls sued for their right to play sports

Tennis player Peg Brenden and runner Toni St. Pierre took on the Minnesota State High School League in 1972, ahead of Title IX.
High Schools
February 3, 2023
Clockwise from left: Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle, Maddyn Greenway of Providence Academy and Boden Kapke of Holy Family.

By the dozen: 12 state high school basketball accomplishments

Point totals piled up, school records fell and milestones became memories in a week of hoops. Our list includes the latest coach to win 500 games and player to reach 2,000 points.
Wolves
February 3, 2023
Anthony Edwards guards De’Aaron Fox of the Kings during a recent game at Target Center.

Snubbed? Edwards not picked as All-Star reserve in coaches' voting

The general belief was that one of the last slots in the Western Conference would come down to Anthony Edwards versus Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox. Both were passed over.
Outdoors
February 3, 2023
Northern hawk owls are distinctive, with their long tails. They’re also highly sought when they move down from the Arctic to visit northern Minnesot

Quality opportunities abound for Minnesota birders in winter

The winter bird population may be less diverse than other season in Minnesota, but great sightings are still available.
Vikings
February 3, 2023
Dalvin Cook carried during the Vikings’ wild-card playoff game against the Giants on Jan. 15.

Souhan: Four reasons to keep Dalvin Cook — and four others to let him go

Start making these lists: The Vikings will have to make similarly difficult decisions regarding receiver Adam Thielen and others.
High Schools
February 3, 2023
Hastings high school wrestler Skylar Little Soldier Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Hastings, Minn. Little Soldier holds the highest national ranking of any

Little Soldier: Minnesota's highest-regarded wrestler has big goal

A 16-year-old junior at Hastings, Skylar Little Soldier is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota at 145 pounds and No. 9 among the nation's girls wrestlers regardless of weight class. She's looking to turn her childhood dream into reality.

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