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Gophers women's basketball routs UMass Lowell
The Gophers defeated the River Hawks 82-37 to improve to 3-0 on the young season.
Gophers open season by beating Oral Roberts 80-57
It was the fourth career 30-point game for Dawon Garcia on a night that was also about showcasing what could become his supporting cast.
Gophers women's basketball beats Central Connecticut in season opener
The Gophers women's basketball team hosted Central Connecticut at Williams Arena on Monday.
Gophers men's hockey home opener vs. St. Thomas
Gophers host St. Thomas at 3M Arena at Mariucci
Quarterfinal showdown between Chaska and Waconia
Chaska take on Waconia in the Class 5A Section 2 Quarterfinal
Fans bring the shimmer and shine for pop star Sabrina Carpenter's sold out concert at Target Field
Sabrina Carpenter plays a sold-out show at Target Center on Monday following her big summer hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please."
Edina's passing game dominates in win over Stillwater
Much-anticipated matchup between Stillwater and Edina High Schools
Minnesota United shuts out Colorado Rapids 3-0.
Forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) scored two goals in Minnesota United's 3-0 win against Colorado Satuday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.
The Magic of Weezer, Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. takes over Xcel Energy Center
Weezer, Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. perform Wednesday in St. Paul. Weezer's tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its debut, the so-called "Blue Album."
Matchbox Twenty's Electrifying Performance at the State Fair
Matchbox Twenty plays the Grandstand with opener Beauty School Dropout
St. Thomas football opens the season against Sioux Falls at O'Shaughnessy Field.
St. Thomas football opens the season against Sioux Falls at O'Shaughnessy Field.
Anoka seniors lead the charge for high school football team
Quarterback Peyton Podany and wide receivers Trey Borchers and Afy Ibekwe stand out for head coach Bo Wasurick.
Metallica rocks out at U.S. Bank Stadium
Fans rock out to Metallica's "no-repeat" two-day weekend playing at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th, 2024.
Lynx best Mystics, 79-68
Minnesota came back to beat Washington in Target Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
Photos: 3M Open round two
Round two of the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.
Photos: Twins 7, Phillies 2
The Minnesota Twins won their 55th game of the season as they topped the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 22, 2024.
Gallery: Sun 78, Lynx 73
The Lynx lost consecutive games for the first time this season as Nepheesa Collier left the game in the third quarter with a left foot injury.
Forceful waters rush through Rapidan Dam in Rapidan Township
Quick-flowing water erodes the earth around the Rapidan Dam near Mankato on Monday.
Gallery: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss play Mystic Lake
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss played the Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater Friday, June 7, 2024 with opener JD McPherson.
Police officer, another person and suspected shooter dead, 2nd officer hurt in south Minneapolis shooting
A 28-year-old Minneapolis officer has died and another is reported to be in critical condition following a shooting Thursday evening in south Minneapolis, sources said. Four other people also were said to have been hit by gunfire, following a chaotic scene.
PWHL Minnesota shut out Boston 3-0 to win the inaugural PWHL championship
PWHL Minnesota won the first Walter Cup with their 3-0 win over Boston Wednesday night in Lowell, Mass.
Gallery: Timberwolves stay alive with blowout win over Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves forced a Game 7 by defeating the Denver Nuggets 115-70 in their NBA Western Conference semifinal game Thursday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Twins defeat Mariners 3-1
Starter Simeon Woods Richardson had eight strikeouts over six shutout innings as the Twins beat Seattle 3-1 Monday night.
Protesters and supporters gather as Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan arrives to court
Londregan is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II on I-94 in north Minneapolis.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Twins 6-3
Twins' offensive struggles continue against Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers
Entering with an MLB-worst .180 batting average and the second-fewest runs per game (2.88), they tallied three hits and 14 strikeouts in Tyler Glasnow's seven innings.
Chris Stapleton performs at U.S. Bank Stadium
Chris Stapleton performs Saturday, April 6, 2024 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Timberwolves hold off Rockets 113-106 at home
Naz Reid led the Wolves with 25 points, and Anthony Edwards finished with 21 despite going a third straight game without making a three-pointer.
Gallery: Boys basketball state tournament ramps up in Class 1A semifinal action
Cherry and Nevis faced off for the first Class A semifinal game on Friday, with Cherry winning 76-58 to advance to Saturday's state title game. Fertile-Beltrami and West Central Area went into triple overtime, with Fertile-Beltrami eventually coming out on top.
Gallery: Maximalist Maria Bartholdi
Inside maximalist podcaster Maria Bartholdi's bold-colored fuschia and chartreuse Minneapolis home filled with dinosaurs, robots and other eclectic decor.
Gallery: Gophers women's basketball loses 76-67 to Michigan
The Minnesota Gophers women's basketball lost 76-57 to the Michigan Wolverines in round two of the NCAA Big Ten Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 7, 2024.
Gallery: Chanhassen defeats Minnetonka for spot in boys hockey state tournament
Chanhassen beat top-ranked Minnetonka 2-1 in the section final at Braemar Ice Arena in Edina on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Gallery: Gophers beat Ohio State 88-79
University of Minnesota men's basketball played Ohio State at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Burnsville first responders mourned
A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic/firefighter Adam Finseth, was held between the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office and the funeral home in Jordan. A vigil for the fallen first responders was also held in the evening outside the Burnsville Police Station.
Burnsville first responders mourned
A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic/firefighter Adam Finseth, was held between the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office and the funeral home in Jordan. A vigil for the fallen first responders was also held in the evening outside the Burnsville Police Station.
Gallery: Hill-Murray defeats Stillwater 5-2 in girls hockey section 4 championship
Hill-Murray played Stillwater in the Class 2A, Section 4 championship game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, Minn.
Photos: PWHL Minnesota wins 2-1 over Ottawa
Minnesota hosted Ottawa during a Professional Women's Hockey League game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Northernettes synchronized skating team practice ahead of international competitions
The team, one of the top nine junior synchronized skating teams in the country, rehearsed in preparation for two international competitions, the Mozart Cup in Salzburg and the Marie Lundmark Trophy in Helsinki. This will be the first time in their seven-year history that they will be competing at two international competitions as part of Team USA.
Gallery: Snuggled up with furry friends for the holidays
The Secondhand Hounds rescue organization hosted their "Puppy Snuggle Event!" where people young and old can sign up to spend time with puppies, kittens, cats and dogs.
Gallery: All-Metro Sports Awards show at Target Center
The Star Tribune's sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards show celebrating outstanding student-athletes and those who support them at Target Center.
Gallery: All-Metro Sports Awards show at Target Center
The Star Tribune's sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards show celebrating outstanding student-athletes and those who support them at Target Center..
Prior Lake beats Mounds View 17-15
Prior Lake won in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs
Photos: Gophers topple Louisiana 35-24, end losing streak
The Gophers defense tightened up after halftime, while the offense scored three second-half touchdowns.
Maple Grove defeats Centennial 41-28
After a blowout beginning, Maple Grove overcomes Centennial at home
Janelle Monae lights up The Armory
Monae performed Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at The Armory in Minneapolis.
Gallery: The Twins lose 2-0 to the Mets
This was the Twins only loss in the three-game series against the New York Mets.
Super blue moon rises above Lake Harriet
The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety. Watch a time lapse here.
Watch: Super blue moon rises over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety.
Birds of a feather hit the Minnesota State Fair together
Matching outfits sprouted up all over the fairgrounds, by chance and via families hoping to keep track of each other.
Minneapolis police officer shot and injured
The officer was pursuing a robbery suspect in an unmarked car, Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.
Family and friends of Ricky Cobb II gather for his funeral
Cobb was shot and killed by a Minnesota State Trooper during a traffic stop in July on I-94 in north Minneapolis.
Zach Bryan plays Target Center
The Oklahoma singer went from posting videos while serving in the U.S. Navy to touring arenas two years later, buoyed by the top 10 hit "Something in the Orange."
Double Dutch & Skates event in St. Paul
Kids opt for fun outside instead of technology
Gallery: First recreational marijuana dispensary opens in Red Lake
Red Lake Nation's NativeCare was the first recreational marijuana dispensary to open in the state of Minnesota on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
The Minnesota Jays youth football team practice
The north Minneapolis team is fresh off a regional championship win about three years after their practice was interrupted by gunfire.
Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour stops at Huntington Bank Stadium
Fan feature and scene report from Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour stop at Huntington Bank Stadium, the first major concert at the Gophers football palace since the last time she performed there in 2016.
Mud bug madness invades Indeed Brewing Company
The 1st qualifying round for Crayfest 2023 Crayfish Eating Contest was held at Indeed Brewing Company.
Lucy Laney students ride to Dairy Queen for ice cream
A group of Lucy Laney students taking a bicycling class have earned a special treat: A bike ride to Dairy Queen (4017 W Broadway in Robbinsdale) for ice cream. Last year, the teacher said 20 of her students told her they'd never had DQ before so she's determined to keep the tradition going.
Downhill derby hits the streets of Stillwater
The 89th Annual Lumberjack Days included a market, food, mini golf, magic bounce inflatables, chalk art competition, skate ramp, mini log rolling, downhill derby and lumberjack demonstrations.
World Axe Throwing League season kicks off in Oakdale
The Burrow - Oakdale establishment kicked off its first night of WATL (World Axe Throwing League) play for the season, with five participants taking part.
Taylor Swift dazzles in first of two Minneapolis performances
It's a Taylor takeover! Swift fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night to watch the pop star's Friday-night concert.
Twins beat Red Sox 5-4
Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 5-4 in 10 innings at Target Field.
Red Sox beat Twins 10-4
Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 at Target Field.
Justice Department finds pattern of discriminatory policing in MPLS
Photo Gallery – Reactions to Justice Department finding a pattern of discriminatory policing in Minneapolis.
