Twins
March 27
“It was a very important thing for the guys on this team," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said of winning a playoffs series last year. "You’re not g

Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving

Starting the season with the big club is a new feeling for some on the team.
Sports
March 27
Anthony Edwards drives on Pistons guard Killian Hayes during the Wolves'  124-117 win in Detroit in January.

Live now: Timberwolves vs. Pistons at Target Center. Follow it on Gameview.

The Wolves are hosting Detroit, which has an NBA-worst 12-60 record and has lost seven in a row. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around the NBA.
Wild
March 27
Joel Eriksson Ek (14) could return to the Wild lineup Thursday night against San Jose.

Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now

Minnesota is a long shot in the NHL playoff race and needs to add up a few victories down the stretch.
Gophers
March 27
The moment that shattered the hearts of Gophers players and fans alike: Quinnipiac's Jacob Quillan scores the overtime game-winner in the 2023 NCAA ch

Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak

"A few losses you take to your grave," coach Bob Motzko said. On Thursday, the Gophers start to rewrite the script in their tournament opener vs. Nebraska Omaha.
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.

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