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Wild place Marcus Foligno on IR; claim forward off waivers from Blues

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:36:24 GMT

Robby Fabbri joins the Wild after playing 15 games this season with the St. Louis Blues

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7 brothers complete Delano hockey legacy; family cherishes final season amid loss

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:45:13 GMT

The Oja family's journey through Delano hockey culminates with senior Connor, the last of seven brothers to don the Tigers jersey.

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Fox and Heise look forward to forever after finding love in Dinkytown

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:43:34 GMT

Parker Fox and Taylor Heise fell in love on the University of Minnesota campus while navigating the adversity of playing basketball and hockey at an elite level.

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17-year-old Minnesotan defies odds, becoming youngest player on US sled hockey team for 2026 Paralympics

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:34:44 GMT

Cunningham is the youngest player on the team and alongside his teammate Landon Uthke of Albert Lea, they are the first Minnesotans to ever compete on the team.

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'He would be happy they beat Canada': Herb Brooks' son reflects on 2026 gold medal game

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:19:57 GMT

Dan Brooks reminisced about his father and two historic games that span exactly 46 years apart to the date, Feb. 22.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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'Everything I dreamed of': Minnesota snowboarder reflects on journey to 2026 Winter Games

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:59:54 GMT

Iris Pflum got her winter sports stardom close to home, putting in long hours and thousands of reps at both Burnsville's Buck Hill and Bloomington's Highland Hills.

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USA women's hockey team declines State of the Union invite

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:22:32 GMT

A spokesperson said the reasons were logistical, with several athletes having previously scheduled academic and professional commitments.

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KARE 11 & SportsEngine help you search for sports to play in your area

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:25:52 GMT

Looking for a place to play your favorite sport? Check out this directory to find sports programs near you.

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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:08:52 GMT

No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, and...

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US sets up gold-medal game against Canada at the Olympics by cruising past Slovakia

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:05:50 GMT

The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men’s hockey at the Olympics is on.

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How to watch Minnesota athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 21

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:52:52 GMT

The U.S. will go for its first-ever medal in women's curling when it takes on Canada in the bronze medal match.

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Mike Conley is glad he could come back to the Timberwolves, even if his playing time will be minimal

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:52:55 GMT

Mike Conley reunited with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week as if he hadn’t ever left. The 38-year-old point guard was back at Target Center when the...

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Minnesota skier Lindsey Vonn posts after final surgery for broken leg

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:41:10 GMT

Vonn said the surgery took more than six hours and went well.

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Twins ace Pablo López to have season-ending surgery next week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:29:00 GMT

While season-ending surgery was almost inevitable, the team said he was going to get a second opinion following the initial diagnosis.

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Olympic photo highlights from Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:33:01 GMT

This gallery showcases top photos from Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics taken by Associated Press photographers.

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Gold medal-winning U.S. women's hockey team has plenty of Minnesota ties

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:44:15 GMT

Lake City native Taylor Heise assisted on Megan Keller's golden goal, but she wasn't the only Minnesotan fueling the U.S.

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Twins tickets on sale now for regular season home games

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:15:29 GMT

The Twins open their season on the road in Baltimore on March 26 and return to Target Field for their first home series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, April 3

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Olympics are 'family business' for U.S. brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:06:55 GMT

Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics. Jack has four points in four games and Quinn scored the winner Wednesday.

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Canada shrugs off controversy and advances to gold medal game vs. Britain in Olympic men's curling

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:25:12 GMT

After a rocky two weeks of Olympic curling that included accusations of cheating and a profanity-laced rant, the Canadian men will play for the gold medal at the...

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Winner finally emerges after marathon youth hockey game

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:15:11 GMT

Cottage Grove and St. Paul's 12U girls hockey teams played 12 overtime sessions before the shootout finally determined a winner.

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US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:54:56 GMT

Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes scored in overtime to send the U.S. to the semis.

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Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:58:12 GMT

Mikaela Shiffrin’s eight-year Olympic medal drought is over. The American skiing standout has put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged...

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How to watch Minnesota athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, Feb. 19

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:52:07 GMT

The Americans have outscored their opponents 31-1 in these Olympics, including a 5-0 win over Canada in pool play.

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No. 23 Minnesota beats No. 10 Ohio State 74-61 for its 9th straight win

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:53:37 GMT

Sophie Hart had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 23 Minnesota overpower No. 10 Ohio State 74-61 on Wednesday, the ninth straight win for the Gophers.

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Meet the 'R' in TSR Injury Law: Olympic Curler Rich Ruohonen

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:35:06 GMT

Coworkers and friends of Ruohonen say they couldn't be prouder to watch him in Milan-Cortina

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How to watch Minnesota athletes at the 2026 Olympics on Wednesday, Feb. 18

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:54:12 GMT

Minnesota native Jessie Diggins looks to add another medal in the women's team sprint.

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Wolves finalize cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing back veteran after trading him away

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:00:27 GMT

The Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing the veteran guard two weeks after trading him away.

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Minnesota Twins' Pablo López could be out for season due to injury

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:53:54 GMT

Pablo López of the Minnesota Twins faces a potential season-ending UCL injury, possibly requiring his second Tommy John surgery, pending a second opinion.

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Events that could win Team USA gold cut from Tuesday's Olympic schedule by snowstorm

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

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Who are Team USA’s ‘Blade Angels’? Meet the women’s skating trio at the Olympics

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:26:18 GMT

The trio is drawing viral attention after a Taylor Swift-narrated hype video.

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Gophers ranked No. 23 in latest AP women's basketball poll

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:34:44 GMT

It's the first time this season that the Gophers, who haven't dropped a game in nearly a month, have climbed into the top 25.

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How to watch Minnesota athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 17

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:47:34 GMT

Two Minnesotans will go for a place on the podium in the women's speedskating team pursuit.

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Did Team USA women's hockey keep their win streak alive in the quarterfinal?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:40:50 GMT

Going into the quarterfinals, the women's team had outscored their opponents 20-1 across four games.

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Twins starter Pablo López ends bullpen session early after experiencing elbow soreness

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:35:29 GMT

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López ended a bullpen session early over what manager Derek Shelton said was “a little bit of elbow soreness.”

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Iconic Olympic photo of Jack Hughes was taken by a Minnesotan

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:57:25 GMT

Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison captured the split second image that is now immortalized.

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Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:45:27 GMT

Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the...

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Ilia Malinin's free skate stuns at the Olympics. Did he make the podium?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:11:58 GMT

The U.S. skater was in the lead going into the free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Judge rules Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit can head to open court, not arbitration

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:37:08 GMT

A federal judge ruled Friday that Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can move forward in open court, instead of arbitration.

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University of Minnesota, P.J. Fleck agree to new contract

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:19:53 GMT

Fleck has the highest overall win percentage of any Gophers football coach since 1950.

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