Sports
April 18

Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend

Seven Minnesotans will be throwing axes and knives at wooden targets in Tulsa, Okla.
High Schools
April 18

Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Wild
April 18
Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello trips Seattle center Yanni Gourde during the second period Thursday in the final game of the season for both teams.

Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'

Kirill Kaprizov scored his 46th goal of the season, but it was another loss in a wave of many that ultimately ended without a trip to the playoffs. The focus now shifts to the NHL draft.
Wolves
April 18
Anthony Edwards shares a laugh with teammate Monte Morris during a Timberwolves game April 3 at Target Center. Edwards is quick to praise (and gently

Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive

One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
Sports
April 18
Montreal's Kristin O'Neill (43) celebrates her goal against Minnesota during the third period of Thursday's PWHL game.

PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth

Minnesota could have clinched with a regulation victory. Its next chance will come Saturday at Ottawa.
Wolves
April 18
Wolves point guard Mike Conley (10) and center Rudy Gobert (27) have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs together in the past four seasons wit

At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs

Point guard Mike Conley is playing in the postseason for the 11th time in his career, but he hasn't been on a team advancing as far as the Western Conference finals since 2013. He wants more, and knows his chances are running out.
Twins
April 18
Gio Urshela, who hit .285 in 144 games with the Twins in 2022, is hitting .294 in his first season with the Tigers.

Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit

The Tigers are above .500 and recently split a four-game series with the Twins at Comerica Park.
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
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
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.
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.

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