Sports
April 18

The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true asset

With about three minutes left on the pregame warmup clock, the back hallway at Target Center that leads to the arena floor comes alive with the boisterous and motivational sounds of team camaraderie.
Outdoors
April 18
It's been shotguns and muzzleloaders only for deer hunters since 1942 south of a line from Moorhead to Taylors Falls.

Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?

There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
Olympics
April 18
Gable Steveson, gold medal wrestler, takes a photo with fans after arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Sunday, August 8, 2021,

Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling

Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.
Sports
April 18

Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium

The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to ''abusive'' searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match earlier this week.
Sports
April 18
Greg Kerkvliet, who wrestled for Simley in high school, won the NCAA heavyweight championship for Penn State in March.

Olympic wrestling trials: How to watch, what to know, Minnesota ties

The meet to determine which wrestlers will represent the United States at the Paris Olympics will go on Friday and Saturday at Penn State.
Sports
April 18

Carlos Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox 5-4 to improve to 13-6

Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Sports
April 18
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates with left wing Matt Boldy (12) after scoring on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (3

Live: Wild wrap regular season vs. Seattle, follow on Gameview

It's the season finale at the X. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get scores from around the NHL.
Sports
April 18

Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this past season

AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season.
Sports
April 18

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs game postponed because of rain in the forecast

The Miami Marlins' game at the Chicago Cubs was postponed because of rain in the forecast for Thursday night.
Gophers
April 18
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth in the nation in rebounding with Canisius, is transferring to the Gophers.

Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball

Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
Sports
April 18

Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs

Kawhi Leonard has been fighting ''very, very stubborn inflammation'' in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks and he'll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Business
April 18
Anoka-based Federal is among Vista Outdoor's ammunition brands that may be sold to a Prague-based company.

Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm

Pressure being put on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and federal panel that must approve foreign investments in U.S. businesses.

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