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What to know before you go to Vikings training camp
The Vikings are playing host to nine public practices during training camp from July 27 to Aug. 8. Here's how to get a glimpse of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
What to watch this weekend at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Keep track of Minnesota's athletes at the Summer Games and the must-see events from more than 5,000 hours of live coverage.
Home listings: What $400,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in New Hope, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Canterbury Park results for Thursday, July 25
Winners and payouts for a nine-race card in Shakopee.
What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
Aurora standout Duong signs with USL W Super League team
Former Gopher Katie Duong, who led the Aurora in goals and assists this past season, is joining the DC Power Football Club, one of eight teams in the new USL W Super League.
Gophers swimming great Jackman dies at age 83
Steve Jackman, an 11-time All-America swimmer for the Gophers, died last month. He was once called the "Fastest Man in the World."
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, July 24
The Star Tribune's handicapper makes his picks for Wednesday's races in Shakopee.
Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Dillingham excels as Wolves cap Summer League, defeat Magic
Rob Dillingham had 25 points and 12 assists, and the Timberwolves finished Summer League play with a 115-100 win over the Orlando Magic. The Wolves went 4-1 in Las Vegas.
Vikings sign first-round draft pick Turner to four-year deal
Pass rusher Dallas Turner, who starred at Alabama, was one of the only remaining NFL first-round draft choices without a contract.
I-35 reopens near Faribault after law enforcement incident
Motorists were detoured off of Interstate 35 in both directions at Medford near Faribault late Sunday afternoon. A police presence was visible on MnDOT traffic cameras.
Read Mauer's Cooperstown speech: Love for baseball is a 'family affair'
In his Hall of Fame induction speech, Twins legend Joe Mauer said his grandparents and parents mentored him. Now he is doing the same for his own kids.
These Minnesotans are headed to the Paris Olympics
Swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville, gymnast Suni Lee and a pair of pro basketball stars lead the contingent of athletes with Minnesota ties representing Team USA at the Summer Games.
What's new at the Paris Olympics? Breaking breaks into the Games.
There are only two new sports at the Paris Games, breaking and kayak cross, and more mixed-gender events were added in an attempt to reach gender parity.
Burnsville man killed in crash on I-35W in Richfield
Two Minneapolis men in another vehicle involved were not hurt.
Meet the athletes with Minnesota ties on Team USA at the Olympics
Suni Lee and Regan Smith are back in the Olympics after star turns in Tokyo, while Minnesota boasts a four-time Olympian and cornerstones of USA Basketball.
Gophers women's hockey team adds Colgate transfer Sydney Morrow
The former Shattuck-St. Mary's standout had 39 points in 34 games as a sophomore last season after previously playing at Ohio State.
St. Olaf hires Megan Lueck as women's basketball coach
Megan Lueck had served as an assistant for a successful South Dakota State program the past six seasons.
Home listings: What $310,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Richfield, Minneapolis and Forest Lake
How we moderate comments on Star Tribune articles
Here's a look at our comment section guidelines and more.
Mettle-tested: How Minnesotans have fared at the Summer Olympics
While the State of Hockey is known for producing medal-winning Winter Olympians, Minnesota-born athletes have also been golden at the Summer Games. Here's a look at every Summer Olympics medal won by a Minnesotan.
Sunday supper: Breakfast burritos
This recipe puts a whole new hearty spin on the concept of breakfast for supper.
Timberwolves beat Rockets in NBA Summer League as Leonard Miller has double-double
First-round Terrence Shannon Jr. played only seven minutes before departing because of what the team said was a left toe injury.
Critics' picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Aurora 2 fall to NOSC Blast 2-1 in conference finals at TCO Stadium
The team hadn't lost in its inaugural season before this playoff loss at home.
Canterbury Park results for Sunday, July 14
Winners and payouts from Sunday's nine-race card in Shakopee.
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, July 13
Winners and payouts from Saturday night's action in Shakopee.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, July 14
It's a nine-race card in Shakopee, and the Star Tribune handicapper picks his winners.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, July 13
The Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections for an eight-race card.
Have you been asked to switch seats on a flight? Tell us about it.
Share your experience about airplane seat-swapping to help inform a future story.
Home listings: What $289,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Coon Rapids, St. Paul and Red Wing.
Canterbury Park results for Thursday, July 11
Winners and payouts for an eight-race card in Shakopee.
Canterbury Park results from Wednesday
Here are the winners and payouts from Wednesday's horse racing card at the Shakopee track.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line
Follow Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau's picks for the inside scoop on Thursday's horse racing card at the Shakopee track.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, July 10
The Star Tribune's handicapper makes his selections for Wednesday's races in Shakopee.
Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Meet Anjelica, Minnesota's Waiting Child for July
The 16-year-old likes to be silly and spend time in the kitchen.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, July 7
The Star Tribune's handicapper makes his selections for Sunday's races.
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, July 6
Winners and payouts for Saturday's action in Shakopee.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, July 6
The Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections for an eight-race card in Shakopee.
Home listings: What $175,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul.
Meet the Taste team at the Taste of Minnesota
We'll have a smorgasbord of activities waiting for you at the Star Tribune booth this weekend.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, July 3
Here are Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau's picks for the Wednesday race card at the Shakopee horse racing track.
4 Minneapolis beaches temporarily closed
Beaches at lakes Harriet and Hiawatha and two on Bde Maka Ska are closed because of E. coli.
Lynx's McBride named to fourth WNBA All-Star Game
Kayla McBride and the WNBA All-Stars will face off against the U.S. Olympic team, which features Lynx teammate Napheesa Collier and coach Cheryl Reeve
Wild schedule for next season set
The regular season starts on Oct. 10 with a home game against Columbus.
Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Loons' Robin Lod selected to MLS All-Star Game
Robin Lod is the first player to represent Minnesota United at the All-Star Game since 2022
Send us a photo of you and your catch!
Upload your best fishing photos to join our Trophy Tales gallery of local anglers.
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, June 29
The Daily Double for the sixth and seventh races paid out a record $4,067.20.
Aurora complete undefeated regular season with 14-0 rout of RKC Third Coast
Cat Rapp scored four times in a 20-minute span in the second half as the Aurora dominated their final game before the postseason.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, June 30
The final day of June presents eight races in Shakopee.
Minnesota players chosen in the NHL draft
Two UMD recruits were first off the local board Saturday in Las Vegas.
Perham's Morris named boys cross-country national coach of year
Jeff Morris has guided Perham to 21 consecutive state cross-country meets, including this past year as the Class 2A runner-up.
The ultimate guide to the best beaches in the Twin Cities and beyond
Whether you want to paddle, snooze, swim, splash or try out your metal detector, we have just the beach for you.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, June 29
The Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections for Saturday's races.
Home listings: What $550,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Prior Lake, Minneapolis and Afton.
Minnesota Aurora clinch playoff spot with rout of Bavarian United
The playoffs will begin next weekend, with dates, times and host teams to be determined.
Gophers' Shelby Frank finishes fifth in discus at U.S. Olympic trials
Shelby Frank missed out on an Olympic berth but impressed in both her events.
Canterbury Park results for Thursday, June 27
Winners and payouts from a 10-race card in Shakopee.
How to watch the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials in Minneapolis
Simone Biles and Suni Lee are among the gymnasts at Target Center competing for spots at the Paris Olympics, beginning Thursday.
Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Panthers win their first Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
