Wild
April 24
Wild forward Matt Boldy talked on Friday after his team's season ended with no playoff berth.

Matt Boldy is selected to the U.S. world championship team

Wild coach John Hynes will lead the team from May 10-16 in the Czech Republic.
Sports
April 24
Al Shaver hammed it up for the cameras while broadcasting Gophers games in 1996.

Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96

Shaver was the radio play-by-play announcer for the team's entire history. He is enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Vikings
April 24
USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be drafted by the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick. Then what?

Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .

This mock draft has offensive players taken with the top seven picks. So if you like defense, you really don't need to show up for the start.
Wolves
April 24
Chris Finch has made many right moves regarding the handling of his players, including star Anthony Edwards.

Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves

Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.
Randball
April 24
Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after a first down catch in the second quarter Thursday, November 24, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium

The three most absurd Vikings rumblings in their draft lead-up

A lot of things could happen Thursday night when the NFL draft begins. But a few things that were floated during the buildup to the draft almost certainly will not.
Vikings
April 24
Byron Murphy II's combination of strength, quickness and speed put him head and shoulders above other defensive tackles in this year’s NFL draft.

Another big Vikings need might not be addressed early in draft

The Vikings haven't had a dominant interior defense lineman in two decades, and they might not get one in the draft this year either because of the team's even bigger needs.
Variety
April 24
Alissa Pili dances with members of the local Samoan community, including former Minnesota Vikings player, Esera Tuaolo, right, at Target Center. The M

Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids

We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Outdoors
April 24
The Great Gear-Up & Gather is a first-time event Sunday at St. Paul Brewing.

St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos

The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
Gophers
April 24
The Gophers and coach P.J. Fleck got another commitment from the transfer portal on Tuesday.

U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition

The Gophers received a commitment from quarterback Dylan Wittke out of Virginia Tech, who ESPN rated as a Top-40 QB in the Class of 2023.
Randball
April 24
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after scoring in the third quarter Tuesday.

Looking back at giant Wolves win and ahead to crucial Vikings draft

On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand dissected the Timberwolves' 105-93 victory over the Suns and chatter with Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer about Thursday's NFL draft.
Wolves
April 24
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Wolves is defended by Phoenix guard Devin Booker on Tuesday night at Target Center.

KAT in early foul trouble, but came back big in second half

After sitting out most of the second quarter with three fouls, Towns was one of the keys as the Wolves pulled away from Phoenix.
Wild
April 24
Salary cap issues will have an impact on who's back with the Wild next season.

Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?

The Wild's salary cap problems will have an impact of how quickly the team can recover from their failure to make the playoffs. Hockey writer Sarah McLellan looks at who could be gone and why.

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