Local
March 27
When they are not watching Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, one of their favorite activities for Isla, 5, left, and Rory, 7, is to put pretend makeup on

Sports fandom gives Minnesota dads, daughters a chance to bond

As Caitlin Clark helps push women's sports to new heights of popularity, fathers and their daughters in Minnesota are discovering a great way to forge common ground.
Twins
March 27

Twins' Opening Day roster features familiar faces in 2024

The loss of Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda cost the Twins pitching depth but much of the offensive power from late last season returns.
Randball
March 27
Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) reacts after a strikeout in Game 1 of the 2023 ALDS, a Twins victory that snapped an 18-game postseason losin

Podcast: Can the Twins build on their 2023 success this season?

Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. as they preview the 2024 Twins season
Local
March 27
a man holds a baby pig

St. Paul Saints come under fire for naming 2024 season's pig mascot 'Ozempig'

Commenters have accused the team of body-shaming on social media.
Gophers
March 27
Gophers goalie Justen Close and defenseman Sam Rinzel battle against Michigan's Dylan Duke in Minnesota's most recent game, March 16, a loss in the Bi

Gophers men's hockey regional: Everything you need to know

If the Gophers get past Nebraska Omaha on Thursday — no small task — they could face one of the nation's top teams and top players Saturday.
Business
March 27
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacted after missing a shot in the final seconds of the game on March 19 at Target Center in Minnea

Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.

Adidas launched Edwards' signature shoe last year. As Edwards' NBA notoriety rises, so does demand for his high-priced sneaker.
Randball
March 27
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, pats Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) on the helmet after he missed a 4th quarter extra po

Once again, Vikings searching for quality and stability in a new kicker

After three functional but overall below average years with the Vikings, Greg Joseph signed with the Packers. The Vikings have proved they can do worse than Joseph, but they certainly can do better.
Gophers
March 27
Joshua Ola Joseph (1) of the Minnesota Gophers Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Williams Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@

Gophers sophomore Ola-Joseph enters transfer portal

Joshua Ola-Joseph saw his role with Gophers basketball decrease late this season. Now the forward is heading to a new team.
Outdoors
March 27
Fisheries specialists prepare nets near La Crosse, Wis., in 2022 in an effort to catch silver carp that are migrating upriver.

Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent

Lessard-Sams council's expenditure will be a late-add to its other recommendations before legislature.
Randball
March 27
Vikings kicker Greg Joseph reacted after missing a 37-yard field goal at the end of the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals

Big change for Vikings; Wolves learning to play without Towns

On Wednesday's Part I of the Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand talks about kicker Greg Joseph signing with the Packers and chats with Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine.
Business
March 27
Once inside Target Field, fans will be able to use the MLB Ballpark app to vote on how much money nonprofits receive from the Twins and Fortune 500 fi

Twins, Thrivent deal means baseball fans will help decide where $200K in charitable donations go

As part of its agreement with the Twins, Thrivent also receives naming rights to Target Field's 3,000-seat club level and becomes the presenting sponsor of the Twins' annual season ticket plan.
Twins
March 27
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax celebrates after striking out New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo with the bases loaded to end the

Starter or reliever? What Twins pitchers want usually doesn't matter.

Starting pitchers are baseball's most valuable commodity and the desired role for most young pitchers working their way through the minors. Then reality sets in.

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