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One person shot at YMCA in Coon Rapids

Police said in a news release late Friday that they do not believe the shooting was random.
Caleb Truax wrapped his hands before he began his workout at Lyke's Anoka-Coon Rapids Boxing Gym in Coon Rapids Monday afternoon.

Former champion boxer Truax announces his retirement

Caleb Truax went 31-6-2 in his career, earning an IBF super middleweight title in December 2017.
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Minnesota Vikings with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the

Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner

Reviews went from the ecstatic at ESPN to lackluster from CBS Sports. The Vikings' decision to trade up and draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner was met with a wide variety of opinions.
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Live: Twins vs. Angels. Follow the action on Gameview

The Twins open a six-game road trip and try to extend their winning streak to five. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards shot only 3-for-12 from the field in Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, but teammates praised his playmaking and defense

Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 3 of the playoffs. Follow it on Gameview.

The Timberwolves are trying for a 3-0 lead in the series. Tap here for play-by-play and the in-game boxscore.
JIM GEHRZ Ô jgehrz@startribune.com St. Paul/October 7, 2006/10:30AM Emily Werness (left) and Emily Temple, both 16 and from Rosemont High School,

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Home listings: What $565,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Edina, Minneapolis and Cottage Grove.
Plant sale volunteers lined up for the Friends School pre-sale Friday at the State Fairgrounds. Thanks to backyard gardeners like them, the plants are

Plant sales: A perennial favorite for great bargains and great gardening advice

From local gardening groups to school fundraising clubs, organizers are gearing up to bring a stockpile of plants to a community near you.

Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro
Frankie Capan III, shown during last summer's 3M Open in Blaine, has put himself in prime position for a top finish on the Korn Ferry Tour with an ope

North Oaks golfer shoots first-round 58 on Korn Ferry Tour

Frankie Capan III eagled the ninth hole then made seven consecutive birdies on the back nine.
Father and son Jerry and Chris Doffing, 14, of Burnsville celebrate the Minnesota Vikings fist round draft of Percy Harvin of the University of Florid

Vikings draft-day newsletter: Sign up to receive it later today

A special edition of our Week in Sports newsletter will be published later this afternoon with highlights of the Star Tribune's coverage leading up to tonight's NFL draft. Here's how to get it.
Twins fans cheer during their home opener against the Cleveland Guardians Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis.  ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE �

Live: Twins go for sweep vs. White Sox. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins go for their fourth win in a row. The White Sox go for their fourth win of the season. Tap for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
An NFL draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue in Detroit, where the draft will be held beginning Thursday.

From your basement to U.S. Bank Stadium: How to follow the draft

No matter where you are over the next three days, there will be ways to keep up with the NFL draft. Here's how.

Wednesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro area.
Minnesota Twins left fielder Trevor Larnach slid safely into third in the first inning on a Ryan Jeffers single. The Minnesota Twins faced the Chicago

Live: Twins, White Sox back in action; follow on Gameview

Joe Ryan is on the mound at Target Field. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.
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.
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.

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.

2 dead in Lino Lakes, no known threat to public, police say

Officers responded to a call in a residential area on the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road.
Young fans vie for the attention of Los Angeles Dodgers players before the start of a game against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Targe

Live: Twins vs. White Sox. Follow the action on Gameview

The Twins and White Sox play the second in a four-game series. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
Glen and Becky Taylor during game 1 on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.  ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startri

Gameview: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 2. Up-to-the-second updates here.

The Timberwolves are trying for a 2-0 series lead. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and NBA playoff score updates.
Rudy Gobert of the Wolves and Jusuf Nurkic of the Suns battle under the basket on Saturday at Target Center.

Will Wolves show best-in-the-NBA defensive form in Game 2?

Phoenix will try to even the series after a blowout loss in the opener, a game that frustrated at least one of the Suns' top stars.
Sierra Ferrell performs at First Avenue on Friday.

Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Monday's prep sports results

Tap here to get scores from around Minnesota including adapted softball, badminton, baseball, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track and field.
Fans reach for a foul ball hit by Minnesota Twins third base Jose Miranda in the second inning. The Minnesota Twins faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in a

Live: Twins and White Sox open four-game series. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins and White Sox have combined to lose 16 of their last 20 games. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and MLB score updates.
Gophers golfer Isabella McCauley.

U's McCauley wins share of Big Ten golf title after final-round 64

Isabella McCauley's final round was the best round of any golfer at the competition, and she is the Gophers' first Big Ten champion since 1989.
Mark Hall breaks down as he walks off the mat after losing an 86-kilogram match 9-4 to Trent Hidlay at the U.S. Olympic wrestling team trials in State

Former Apple Valley standout Mark Hall retires from wrestling after Olympic trial defeat

Mark Hall won six Minnesota high school wrestling titles at Apple Valley before going on to a standout college career at Penn State, where he also wrestled competitively for the final time.

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro
Minnesota United players celebrate their first and only goal in the second half of the game against Houston Dynamo at Allianz Field on Saturday, April

Live: Minnesota United at Charlotte FC. Follow on Gameview.

The Loons are back in action. Tap here for live updates and get scores from around MLS.
Minnesota Twins second base Edouard Julien (47) hits a home run on Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) in the second inning at Targ

Live: Twins wrap series at home vs. Tigers, follow on Gameview

Tap here to follow the pitch-by-pitch updates from Target Field and get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.
Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) catches a sharp fly ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the top of the second i

Live: Twins face Tigers as series continues, follow on Gameview

The Twins and Tigers are in action at Target Field. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and get scores from around Major League Baseball.
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are set for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Suns.

Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 1 at Target Center. Follow on Gameview.

Tap here to follow the play-by-play as the Wolves open the playoffs with homecourt advantage against Phoenix, plus get scores and updates from around the NBA.
Twins fans dance between innings during their home opener against the Cleveland Guardians Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Live: Twins vs. Tigers. Follow the action on Gameview

The Twins open a seven-game homestand against Detroit. tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2013, file photo, hands type on a computer keyboard in Los Angeles. Hackers have gained access to OneLogin, an online password

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Japanese Teriyaki Beef Udon Stir-Fry harnesses the sweet, smoky, soy flavors of teriyaki. From "Wok for Less," by Ching-He Huang, (Kyle Books, 2023).

Sunday supper: Japanese Teriyaki Beef Udon Stir-Fry

Teriyaki seasoning is at its best when paired with top-notch beef and noodles.
Shakopee

Home listings: What $455,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Shakopee, Farmington and Oak Park Heights.

Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend

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

Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
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.
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro area.
Will the Wolves have better luck against Phoenix than they did during the regular season? The playoff series between the teams opens Saturday afternoo

Wolves vs. Suns series opens Saturday; series dates are set

The best-of-seven series opens with games at Target Center on Saturday afternoon and Tuesday before moving to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4. Here's the schedule and TV information.
The Class of 2021 Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame inductees (clockwise from top left) were: Maya Moore, Annie Adamczak Glavan, Carrie Tollefson, Brianna

Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members

Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame inductees were recognized at the Wild game on April 6. Longtime basketball coach Larry McKenzie waved as the crowd cheer

Newest Minnesota Sports Hall of Famers get warm reception on cold ice

At a Wild game earlier this month, the latest class - dubbed "the hoops and hockey class" - was recognized and celebrated.
Everyday ways to shrink your carbon footprint

Everyday ways to shrink your carbon footprint

Guides and articles to help you be kinder to the environment in big and small ways.
Baltimore Orioles fans erupt as first baseman Chris Davis connects on a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole

Live: Twins vs. Orioles in final game of series. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins are trying to break a three-game losing streak. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
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Live: Twins vs. Orioles at Camden Yards. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins play the second in a three-game series at Baltimore. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
Country star Kane Brown is slated to perform at Target Center on Friday.

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Monday's prep sports results

Badminton, baseball, golf, lacrosse, softball and tennis results from around Minnesota — it's all here.
Rachel Banham, then with the Lynx, was pictured during a photo shoot May 10, 2023.

Banham will move on from Gophers women's basketball staff

A member of the Gophers women's basketball staff since fall 2022, Rachel Banham will leave the program when she travels to Connecticut for the upcoming WNBA season
The statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer at Camden Yards in Baltimore. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton.

Live: Twins open series in Baltimore. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins open a three-game series in Baltimore. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and scores from around MLB.
Gophers softball player Kayla Chavez in 2023.

Gophers softball loses to Indiana on walk-off homer

The Hoosiers swept the three-game series on Taylor Minnick's second home run of the game.
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shoots against Bucks guard Damian Lillard on March 20. While the Celtics have maintained the best record in the league fo

On to the playoffs, sort of: First-round pairings and setting up the play-in tournament

The Thunder earned the top seed in the West to go with the Celtics in the East.
Minnesota's Waiting Child for April is Austin, who likes wordworking and making handmade gifts.

Meet Austin, Minnesota's Waiting Child for April

The teen enjoys woodworking and making handmade gifts.
Minnesota Twins second base Edouard Julien (47) celebrates after hitting his second home run of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth

Live: Twins wrap series with Tigers in Detroit, follow on Gameview

After sweeping Saturday's doubleheader, the Twins go for the series win against the Tigers. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is pushed by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) after hitting a clutch shot late in the fourth quarter ag

Live: Can Wolves win the West? Follow matchup with Suns on Gameview.

The Timberwolves will find out their playoff seed today in the final game of the regular season. Tap here to follow the play-by-play from Target Center.

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Pictured here is a badge for the Carver County Sheriff's Office in 2015.

Two dead in connection with apparent assault in Chanhassen

The Carver County Sheriff's Office said the incident appeared to be isolated and of no threat to the public.
Minneapolis police said they're working "to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting" that left one man dead Friday night.

Man dies after shooting in north Minneapolis

Police said the shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, near the border of the Cleveland and Folwell neighborhoods.
Minnesota Wild players try and fail to get the puck into the goal in the second period of the game against the Arizona Coyotes at Xcel Energy Center o

Live at 9:30 p.m.: Wild at San Jose, follow on Gameview

The Wild play the Sharks in late night action on the West Coast. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get scores from around the NHL.
Minnesota United attacker Teemu Pukki (22) runs with the ball in the second half. The Minnesota United FC Loons hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy at Allia

Live at 7:30 p.m.: Loons vs. Houston, follow on Gameview

Follow the play-by-play from Allianz and get scores and stats from around Major League Soccer.
Giant tiger statues are on display outside of Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 02, 2023 in Detroit, MI.   ]

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Live: Twins, Tigers play Game 2 of doubleheader, follow on Gameview

Simeon Woods Richardson is scheduled to take the mound for the Twins in Detroit. Tap here to follow along and get stats and scores from around MLB.
The Minnesota Twins celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.     ]

Live: Twins, Tigers play Game 1 of doubleheader, follow on Gameview

The Twins and Tigers are set to play two in Detroit. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and stats and scores from around MLB.
The Timberwolves and Nuggets have been battling each other all season as they jockey for position in the Western Conference standings.

Race for the West: Wolves, Nuggets, Thunder playoff tiebreakers explained

The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference will come down to Game 82 on Sunday as the Wolves, Nuggets and Thunder are tied atop the standings. Here's everything you need to know, including playoff procedures and tiebreakers.

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) swings at a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapol

Live: Twins at Detroit, follow on Gameview

The Twins are back in action after getting rained out on Thursday. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and scores from around MLB.
Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt (30) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday, April 7

Live at 9 p.m.: Wild at Vegas, follow on Gameview

The Wild approach the end of the regular season against the Golden Knights. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get scores from around the NHL.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a foul call during the second Monday.

Live at 7 p.m.: KAT returns as Wolves face Hawks, follow on Gameview

The Timberwolves are still fighting for playoff seeding with two games to go. Tap here to follow the play-by-play from Target Field.
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Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro