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Kelsea Ballerini performs Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Maple Grove girls basketball coach Mark Cook talks to his team during a recent game.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Jan. 20

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school scores and results for boys basketball, girls basketball and boys hockey girls hockey gymnastics, wrestling and skiing and boys

High School Sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Jan. 18

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Exclusive video highlights from Minnesota high school sports

Watch now: Video highlights from Minnesota high school sports

Exclusive: Watch the top plays from NSPN.tv's basketball, hockey and wrestling coverage for the week of Jan. 13.
Today's free livestream: A Class 4A top five girls basketball clash

Today's free livestream: A Class 4A top five girls basketball clash

Live at 2 p.m. on startribune.com: Second-ranked Maple Grove grapples with fifth-ranked St. Michael-Albertville in girls basketball.
Mason Nadolney got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot during a mobile vaccine event at Chanhassen High School in July.

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.
Michelle Horovitz (right), director of Appetite for Change, helped make egg rolls during a cooking workshop with teenagers at a church in Minneapolis,

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High School Sports: Scores and results for Friday, Jan. 17

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Montreal's Claire Dalton scores against Frost goaltender Nicole Hensley during the second period Friday in Laval, Quebec.

Frost endure their first regulation road loss of the season

The Montreal Victoire rolled to a 4-1 win in Quebec, scoring the first three goals. Minnesota had been the last PWHL team without a regulation loss away from home.
Lemony Chicken Francese, from Julia Turshen's "What Goes With What,” brightens up cold winter days.

Sunday Supper: Chicken Francese

This classic, lemony Italian dish can be a bright spot on cold winter days.
Skiers left the start line during the girls classical 5k event at the Nordic skiing state meet at Giants Ridge Ski Resort.

High School Sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 16

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Live at 4 p.m. Saturday: Watch Clemson commit collide with top 3A team

Live at 4 p.m. Saturday: Watch Clemson commit collide with top 3A team

Chase Thompson and Alexandria meet Jalen Wilson and undefeated Benilde-St. Margaret's boys basketball at 4 p.m. in Star Tribune Game of the Week doubleheader
Live at 2 p.m. Saturday: Watch senior guards grapple in top 10 matchup

Live at 2 p.m. Saturday: Watch senior guards grapple in top 10 matchup

Free livestream: Hadley Thul, Chloe Scholl and Alexandria host Zahara Bishop, Pressley Watkins and Benilde-St. Margaret's in Game of the Week
Live at 7 p.m. Friday: Watch Chaska's 6-7 Lenzen face SLP's 6-9 twin towers

Live at 7 p.m. Friday: Watch Chaska's 6-7 Lenzen face SLP's 6-9 twin towers

Free livestream: Tray Lenzen and Chaska boys basketball square off with St. Louis Park and Micah and Marley Curtis on startribune.com
Live at 7 p.m. Thursday: Watch the one of the state's top senior guards and his team take on a conference rival

Live at 7 p.m. Thursday: Watch the one of the state's top senior guards and his team take on a conference rival

Free livestream: Nolan Groves and Orono face William Kirsch and Waconia in Game of the Week
Live at 7 p.m. Tuesday: Watch a dynamic duo duel a super senior in Class 4A top 10 tilt

Live at 7 p.m. Tuesday: Watch a dynamic duo duel a super senior in Class 4A top 10 tilt

Free livestream: Lanelle Wright, Ari Peterson lead Minnetonka against Tori Schlagel and Eden Prairie in Game of the Week
Tonight's free livestream: Top 10 team looks to avoid upset on the road

Tonight's free livestream: Top 10 team looks to avoid upset on the road

Live at 7 p.m. on startribune.com: Watch Orono stake its nine-game winning streak when visiting New Prague in girls hoops.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 15

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Tuesday, Jan. 14

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Jan. 14

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Watch live tonight: Top 10 hockey teams go head-to-head

Watch live tonight: Top 10 hockey teams go head-to-head

Free livestream at 7 p.m. on startribune.com: Hill-Murray meets Benilde-St. Margaret's in girls hockey for our Game of the Week.
Joy Oladokun performs Thursday at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Critics' picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High School Sports: Scores and results for Monday, Jan. 13

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Handing the ball to running back Saquon Barkley has been a successful strategy for the Eagles this season.

If the Vikings beat the Rams, they'd play the Eagles next

If the Vikings reach the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, they would travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles next Sunday at 2 p.m. Central time.
Outdoors-loving Kaiden is Minnesota's Waiting Child for January.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Kaiden is a gifted musician

The adventurous teen also enjoys video games and the outdoors.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's playoff experience and grit may be the difference in the Vikings' wild-card game Monday night.

Vikings-Rams predictions: Minnesota Star Tribune staffers try again

The writers didn't much like the Vikings' chances when they tried to forecast the 2024 season. What's their guess now?
Frost defender Maggie Flaherty, right, shown during a game in December, scored the winning goal against Montreal.

The Frost, watched by the biggest women's pro hockey crowd in U.S. history, defeat Montreal 4-2

The game was played in Denver as part of the PWHL Takeover Tour, amid chants of "We want a team."
Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.

High School Sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Jan. 11

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High School Sports: Scores and results for Friday, Jan. 10

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Gophers goalkeeper Liam Souliere, shown during a December game, made 32 saves Saturday against Ohio State, his career high.

Gophers roll 6-1 against Buckeyes for split of Big Ten men's hockey series

Minnesota scored three goals in the first eight minutes, and goalie Liam Souliere made it stand up.
Live Saturday at 2:15 p.m: Hermantown meets Warroad in clash of Class 1A powers

Live Saturday at 2:15 p.m: Hermantown meets Warroad in clash of Class 1A powers

Free livestream: Watch this matinee matchup of premier northern Minnesota powers on startribune.com.
Wingspan Life Resources is seeking volunteers to help paint gourd birdhouses, which will be sold in a silent auction this spring.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Sam Rinzel, shown in an October game, produced the Gophers' goal Friday against Ohio State.

No. 11 Ohio State's power play overpowers No. 3 Gophers in men's hockey

The Buckeyes scored twice with a five-minute man advantage, contributing to a 5-1 rout in a Big Ten game.
Live at 7 tonight: Class 1A contenders Holy Angels, Orono collide

Live at 7 tonight: Class 1A contenders Holy Angels, Orono collide

Free livestream: Watch two of the state's best girls hockey teams tangle on startribune.com.
Sara Cole's Macarona Béchamel is an adaptation of her grandmother's Egyptian comfort food. From “When Southern Women Cook” from America’s Test

Sunday supper: Macarona Béchamel

A chef pays homage to her grandmother's Egyptian comfort food recipes in this decadent pasta dish.

Sports on TV and radio

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 9

High School Sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 9

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and boys swimming.
Live Monday at 7 p.m.: Class 4A, Section 4 rivals vie for postseason seeding

Live Monday at 7 p.m.: Class 4A, Section 4 rivals vie for postseason seeding

Free livestream: Red-hot Tartan takes on Woodbury on startribune.com
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 8

High school sports: Scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 8

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Live Thursday at 7:15 p.m.: Sauk Rapids-Rice takes on rival Sartell

Live Thursday at 7:15 p.m.: Sauk Rapids-Rice takes on rival Sartell

Free livestream: Watch these Central Lakes Conference high school boys basketball rivals wrangle in a free livestream on startribune.com.
Hayden Zheng swims freestyle to win the Boys 200 Yard IM at the 2020 MSHSL Boys AA Swim and Dive Championships on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Jan. 7

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Live at 5:30: Watch two of the best go head-to-head

Live at 5:30: Watch two of the best go head-to-head

Free livestream at 5:30 p.m.: Maddyn Greenway and Providence Academy face Addi Mack and Minnehaha Academy on startribune.com.
Zeitgeist, a contemporary music ensemble, will perform works by John Cage and Jin Hi Kim Jan. 9-11 in Hastings, St. Paul and Red Wing.

Critics' picks: The 11 best things to hear, do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Monday, Jan. 6

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Jan. 6

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Watch it live: High school boys basketball rivals close out big night of hoops

Watch it live: High school boys basketball rivals close out big night of hoops

Free livestream Tuesday: Watch Minnehaha Academy take on Providence Academy in an Independent Metro Athletic Conference clash at 7:15 p.m.
High School Sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Jan. 5

High School Sports: Scores and results for Saturday, Jan. 5

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.
Assist Second Harvest Heartland is looking for volunteers to assist in distributing food for its Senior Hunger program in Brooklyn Park.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
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Telemark skiing differs from alpine skiing in that the skiis used connect the boot to the ski only at the toe. Modern telemark ski

High School Sports: Scores and results for Friday, Jan. 3

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.
Exclusive video highlights: The top plays from NSPN.tv's coverage for the week of Dec. 26, 2024

Video highlights from MN high school basketball and hockey

See some of the best moments from NSPN.tv's coverage of games across Minnesota for the week of Dec. 26, 2024.
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority announced the loans and grants to help cities replace aging infrastructure and make system improvements to i

Minnesota cities land $265M in loans and grants for water, wastewater projects

St. Cloud and Kandiyohi County will each receive grants of more than $22 million to upgrade their wastewater treatment facilities and two greater Minnesota water systems will share a similar amount.
Girls High School Hockey

High School Sports: Scores and results for Thursday, Jan. 2

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 1

Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Wednesday, Jan. 1

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Caleb Thielbar pitched in 347 games over eight seasons for the Twins.

Ex-Twins reliever Thielbar signs with Chicago Cubs

Caleb Thielbar, a native of Randolph, Minn., was the first player to appear for both the St. Paul Saints and the Twins. Now, he's headed to the Windy City.
Chanhassen-Chaska led the pack in their winning 400 yard freestyle relay preliminary at the boys 2A swim and dive championships at the University of M

High school sports: Scores and results for Tuesday, Dec. 31

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison battled Lions safety Brian Branch for the ball on Oct. 20. The teams will battle for big stakes on Sunday night.

NFL playoff picture: It's the Vikings vs. the Lions for the No. 1 seed in Week 18

Never before have two 14-win teams played each other during the NFL regular season. The Vikings' trip to Detroit carries huge playoff stakes.
Minnesotan acoustic bard Charlie Parr is omnipresent in January. Not only is he taking residency at St. Paul's Turf Club every Sunday night through th

Critics' picks: The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

High school sports: Scores and results for Monday, Dec. 30

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Saturday, Dec. 28.

High school sports scores and results for Saturday, Dec. 28

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming
The trophy cases next to the gym are filled with trophies from past championships. A banner over the main entrance at the North High gym touts past bo

High school sports scores and results for Friday, Dec. 27

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.
Assist Wingspan Life Resources is seeking volunteers to help with snow removal from sidewalks and driveways at group homes.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
2017 NAHL Showcase, Day 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy NAHL

High school sports scores and results for Thursday, Dec. 26

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming
Vikings running back Aaron Jones, right, faces his former team again on Sunday after Minnesota won in Green Bay on Sept. 29.

What's at stake for the Vikings against the Packers on Sunday?

The Vikings remain in contention for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC but need to beat Green Bay to keep those hopes (and the hopes of holding off the Packers) alive.
The Bad Plus performs at the Dakota in Minneapolis for four nights.

Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Twins first baseman Carlos Santana avoids an inside pitch during a game at Target Field last season.

Former Twins first baseman Carlos Santana signs with Guardians

Cleveland traded first baseman Josh Naylor to Arizona, opening the door for Santana's return.
Frost goaltender Nicole Hensley, shown during the season opener against New York, made key stops in overtime and the shootout Sunday.

Frost snag shootout victory over New York, run streak to four games

Goalie Nicole Hensley made important stops late, helping her team remain the only one in the league without a regulation loss.
Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.

High school sports scores and results for Saturday, Dec. 21

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming
Exclusive video highlights from NSPN.tv's coverage of hockey and basketball games across Minnesota

Watch: Exclusive high school basketball and hockey highlights

Here are some of the best moments from NSPN.tv's coverage of boys and girls teams from across the state for the week of Dec. 16, 2024.
The accident scene late Friday on Interstate 494 in Inver Grove Heights.

Trucker dies after being pinned by his vehicle off I-494 in Inver Grove Heights

The Renville, Minn., man was doing maintenance on the semi-trailer truck, authorities said.
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How you can help

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Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.

High school sports scores and results for Friday, Dec. 20

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming

Man sentenced to more than 30 years in murder of fellow resident at West St. Paul group home

A Dakota County jury found John C. Adams II guilty of intentional second-degree murder in the stabbing death of David Rahn.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jesse Winker (33) lined out to Minnesota Twins center fielder Max Kepler (26) in the top of the sixth inning.

Longtime Twins right fielder Kepler joining Phillies as free agent

Kepler was the longest-tenured Twins player after signing at 16 in 2009.
Watch DeLaSalle boys basketball vs. Benilde-St. Margaret's in the Star Tribune Game of the Week

Watch DeLaSalle boys basketball vs. Benilde-St. Margaret's in the Star Tribune Game of the Week

NSPN.tv's free livestream of the Islanders and the Red Knights in a matchup of undefeated teams starts at 7:15 p.m.
Watch DeLaSalle girls basketball take on Benilde-St. Margaret's in the Star Tribune Game of the Week

Watch DeLaSalle girls basketball take on Benilde-St. Margaret's in the Star Tribune Game of the Week

NSPN.tv's free livestream of this Class 3A top-10 tilt featuring the No. 7-ranked Islanders and the No. 1 Red Knights begins Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming.

High school sports scores and results for Thursday, Dec. 19

Minnesota high school sports final scores for basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming
Gophers forward Brodie Ziemer celebrated a goal Friday against Michigan State.

Nine Minnesotans survive U.S. junior national hockey team cut

Oliver Moore and Danny Nelson headline the state's contingent for the world junior tournament in Ottawa.